Postal Courier (#015051) Broad River Correctional Institution, Columbia (RICHLAND) Level 3

Job Responsibilities

Receives, sorts, and distributes incoming mail; processes outgoing mail.

Coordinates agency postal services.

Supervises employees engaged in mail handling tasks.

Maintains records of insured and registered mail; maintains billing records.

Requires knowledge of policies, regulations and procedures for handling mail, knowledge of filing systems and the maintenance of office records.

Also requires use of postal meters and scales.

Corresponding detailed records; reports transactions to SCDC financial accounting branch.

Ensures inmate legal mail is received and distributed in accordance with applicable policies and procedures.

Assists with coordinating postage meter maintenance and replenishment and postage meter monthly summary reports.

Performs mailroom duties in the absence of the postal director

Must successfully complete four (4) weeks of SCDC Basic Training upon hire.

Questions regarding the application process, this job posting or any other postings with the SCDC should be directed to:
Recruiting and Employment Services  Employment.gov

State of South Carolina Minimum Requirements: A high school diploma and work experience in postal, courier, or delivery operations.

SCDC Minimum Requirements:

• A high school diploma and one (1) year of work experience in postal, courier, or delivery operations.
• An associate's degree or higher may be substituted for the required work experience.

The South Carolina Department of Corrections is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information. Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education.

Benefits for State Employees The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies. Insurance Benefits Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits.

Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses. Retirement Benefits State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note:

The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.