Corrections Mail Inspector - SCI Somerset

Are you interested in starting a public safety career? Do you have a keen eye for detail? The Department of Corrections (DOC) is looking for a dependable Corrections Mail Inspector for their State Correctional Institution (SCI) Somerset mailroom! In this important role, you will be responsible for managing the processing of all incoming and outgoing mail, following all DOC and US Postal Service regulations. If you are ready to embark upon a challenging, yet rewarding path with the commonwealth, we want to hear from you!

As a Corrections Mail Inspector, your responsibilities will include inspecting, examining, and searching items received at the facility to detect and prevent illegal drugs, weapons, or other contraband from entering the facility. You will have the sole discretion to deny inbound items received from various shipping or courier services for reasons that may include improper address or reasonable suspicion that the item may contain contraband. Work includes coordinating the safe and timely delivery of admissible items with various institutional entities, such as libraries, chapels, or activities departments. You will be responsible for delivering publications, magazines, or packages by physically carrying or utilizing mailroom equipment. Additional duties include maintaining a log of all inmate property sent to the SCIs property office, staying current to policies and procedures which impact mail processing and delivery, and ensuring records are maintained in accordance with governing regulations.

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 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $39,785.00 (before taxes).
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

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 Requirement:

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

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

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.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.

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.