Corrections Mail Inspector - SCI Camp Hill

Become a Corrections Mail Inspector with the State correctional Institution (SCI) Camp Hill and take pride in work that matters. This position allows you to support secure communication and help keep facilities safe. This position has the primary responsibility for all mail processing, both inmate and business and is responsible for assigning, directing, planning and reviewing the work performed by the Corrections Mail Inspectors. This is an opportunity to contribute to a mission that depends on careful and dedicated service.

This position plays an important role in protecting the safety and accuracy of inmate mail operations. The work supports secure communication and careful handling of sensitive information. As a Corrections Mail Inspector, you will perform the following duties:

• Mail Inspection: Open and examine inmate mail to check for contraband and ensure compliance with policies and procedures
• Restricted Items Review: Identify correspondence and materials that fall under restricted categories and act according to guidelines
• Supervisor Consultation: Seek guidance on how to handle contraband, restricted mail, and possible violations of regulations
• Legal Mail Processing: Use tracking systems and process privileged mail in accordance with agency requirements
• Financial Handling: Remove and record money orders and other approved funds to prepare deposits for inmate accounts
• Equipment Operation: Operate scanning devices, mail equipment, and computer systems to support daily mail 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-hour work 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: Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $40,685.00 (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 Requirements:

• 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.
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.
  

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.