Corrections Mail Inspector - SCI Mahanoy

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Frackville (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's SCI Mahanoy seeks a Corrections Mail Inspector to ensure the secure flow of mail and packages within the facility. You will inspect items for contraband, manage admissible mail, and maintain records related to inmate property and communication.

This full-time role offers weekday schedules, no telework, and a chance to contribute to safe operations while building experience in corrections and records management.

Qualifications

• Two years of clerical experience, including one year in corrections; or any combination of experience and/or training providing required knowledges, skills, and abilities.
• Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required.
• You must pass CJIS background checks and meet compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Inspect items from postal and courier services to identify and stop contraband
• Retrieve and distribute admissible mail with facility coordination
• Maintain logs and property records and respond to inmate requests
• Apply postal and departmental rules to ensure safe mail handling
• Assist with related duties that promote secure and efficient operations

Skills

Two years clerical experience

CJIS compliance

Background check

Education

Basic corrections training

Job description

Salary: $41,506.00 - $61,927.00 Annually

Location: Schuylkill County, PA

Job Type: Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time

Job Number: N-2026-62441

Department: Department of Corrections

Division: CR MAH Scy

Opening Date: 11/09/2026

Closing Date: 11/13/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code: 47010

Position Number: 00202155

Union: AFSCME

Bargaining Unit: G1

Pay Group: ST04

Bureau / Division Code: 00114610

Bureau / Division: SCI Mahanoy

Worksite Address: 301 Grey Line Drive

City: Frackville, Pennsylvania

Zip Code: 17931

Contact Name: Yen Le

Contact Phone: [phone]

Contact Email: [e-mail]

THE POSITION

The Corrections Mail Inspector role with SCI Mahanoy, Department of Corrections offers a chance to support safe and secure operations across the facility. This position plays an important part in protecting staff, inmates, and the integrity of institutional procedures. You will help keep prohibited items from entering the institution while keeping essential communication flowing.

This is a great opportunity to build confidence and grow your career in public service.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position supports the secure flow of mail and packages that enter the correctional facility. You will examine shipments, assist with distribution, and manage records that relate to inmate property and communication.

As a Corrections Mail Inspector, you will perform the following duties:

• Inspection Activities: Inspect items from postal and courier services to identify and stop contraband
• Mail Retrieval: Retrieve and distribute admissible mail through coordination with facility departments
• Record Management: Maintain logs and property records and respond to inmate requests
• Policy Compliance: Apply postal and departmental rules to ensure safe and proper mail handling
• Facility Support: Assist with related duties that promote secure and efficient operations

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the Position Description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information

• Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week.
• Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Two years of clerical experience, including one year in the field of corrections; or
• Any combination of experience and/or training which provides the Required Knowledges, Skills, and Abilities.

Additional Requirements:

• Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.