Postal Technician I

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Sandy Hook (KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Kentucky seeks a Postal Technician I for the Department of Corrections to facilitate effective mail delivery within correctional institutions. Responsibilities include sorting and distributing mail, operating postal equipment, and maintaining contacts with the U.S. Postal Service. This entry-level role requires a high school diploma and emphasizes customer service and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Customer service skills and organizational skills needed.
• Ability to adapt to changing needs is essential.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a liaison between the institution and the U.S. Postal Service.
• Handle sorting and distribution of mail and packages.
• Maintain contact with U.S. Postal Service for updates.

Skills

Customer Service

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Critical Thinking

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

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Pay Range

This range is provided by Commonwealth of Kentucky. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range: $30,563.52/yr

Description

The Kentucky Department of Corrections (DOC), Division of Adult Institutions operates 13 correctional facilities that house Kentucky's adult inmate population. The mission of DOC is to protect citizens and provide a safe, secure, and humane environment for staff and offenders, facilitating non-criminal behavior and skill acquisition.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a liaison between the institution and the U.S. Postal Service regarding related issues.
• Oversee the sorting of inmate and public mail, magazines, newspapers, etc., and distribute them within the institution.
• Operate postal equipment such as electronic scales and meters for weighing and postage.
• Investigate complaints of missing or lost mail and packages.
• Compute daily postage charges, operate computer and printer systems, and maintain logs.
• Load and unload mail.
• Maintain contact with the U.S. Postal Service regarding changes to rules and procedures.
• Manage the distribution and delivery of legal mail, ensuring confidentiality.
• Send daily memos to Unit Administrators for legal mail pickup.

The ideal candidate should have customer service and organizational skills, with the ability to work professionally, plan effectively, pay attention to detail, think critically, and analyze data. Ability to work well in a team and adapt to changing needs is essential.

Minimum Requirements

Education: High school diploma.

Experience, Training, or Skills: None required.

Substitutions: None.

Special Requirements

Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and any required licensure or certification for the duration of employment. The employing agency is responsible for ensuring these are maintained.

Working Conditions

This role requires daily travel to pick up and deliver mail.

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
• Industry: Government Administration