Mailroom Administrative Specialist I

State of North Carolina - Adult Correction; North Carolina; On-site; USD 39,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance options

Retirement Plans

Paid Vacation, Sick, and Community/Par

Parental Leave

Job summary

State of North Carolina - Adult Correction seeks an Administrative Specialist I to support a multi-level custody female correctional facility. Responsibilities include processing mail, handling funds for inmates, and managing confidential correspondence within strict regulatory guidelines.

The role involves maintaining postage logs, inspecting mail with approved methods, and aiding internal investigations by reviewing security-related correspondences.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required with two years of related administrative experience or equivalent.
• Documented knowledge of word processing or spreadsheet programs.
• Documented knowledge of mail distribution and/or shipping, delivery process.

Responsibilities

• Open, scan, and examine letters, magazines, books, and packages using visual checks, x-ray machines, or metal detectors to block weapons, drugs, or unauthorized items.
• Sort and distribute daily mail to housing units or staff offices, and pick up/drop off mail at the local post office.
• Record and deposit money orders, cash, or certified checks for prisoners into their offender banking accounts.
• Process confidential legal or official correspondence according to strict guidelines.
• Maintain logs of postage usage, track packages, document contraband/disposal actions, and submit monthly reports.
• Review correspondences related to security risk groups, threats, or staff misconduct to assist investigations.

Skills

Word processing knowledge

Spreadsheet knowledge

Mail distribution knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Related administrative experience (2 years)

Tools

Office software

Job description

State of North Carolina - Adult Correction seeks an Administrative Specialist I to support a multi-level custody female correctional facility. Responsibilities include processing mail, handling funds for inmates, and managing confidential correspondence within strict regulatory guidelines.

The role involves maintaining postage logs, inspecting mail with approved methods, and aiding internal investigations by reviewing security-related correspondences.