Corrections Mail Inspector: Securing Mail & Inmate Property

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a Corrections Mail Inspector for SCI Mahanoy to support safe and secure mail operations within a correctional facility. The role ensures prohibited items are kept out while essential communications flow to and from inmates and staff.

The position involves inspecting shipments, distributing admissible mail, and maintaining accurate records, with the goal of safeguarding staff, inmates, and institutional procedures.

Qualifications

• Two years of clerical experience, including one year in the field of corrections.
• Any combination of experience and/or training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Clerical experience

Corrections exposure

Education

Basic training in Elizabethtown, PA

Job description

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a Corrections Mail Inspector for SCI Mahanoy to support safe and secure mail operations within a correctional facility. The role ensures prohibited items are kept out while essential communications flow to and from inmates and staff.

The position involves inspecting shipments, distributing admissible mail, and maintaining accurate records, with the goal of safeguarding staff, inmates, and institutional procedures.