Mail Clerk

Job Description

A Position in the Iowa Department of Correction is more than a job. It's a calling.

Corrections employees transform lives, equipping Iowans in the criminal justice system with the skills they need to contribute to their communities, inside and outside our walls.

Join our team at the Anamosa State Penitentiary as a Mail Clerk 2.

In this position you would be responsible for reviewing all incoming and outgoing packages and mail for the institution.

Within the incoming and outgoing mail there are additional tasks to complete within contracted companies' applications.

At Anamosa Correctional Facility, in Anamosa Iowa we offer a wide range of career opportunities in various departments; i.e., Security, Treatment, Medical, Administrative, Business, Records, Maintenance/Trades, Food Service and other support areas.

Join our team of dedicated professionals who provide an environment that facilitates change for incarcerated individuals. Come be a part of creating opportunities for safer communities. You’ll find an exceptional workplace where mutual respect and support are part of the culture.

The State of Iowa participates in E-Verify, a federal program that helps employers confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. Within the required timeframe, new hires will be verified through the E-Verify system to ensure authorization to work in the United States. The State of Iowa also complies with the federal Right to Work laws, which protect employees’ rights to work without being required to join a labor.

• One year of full-time work experience processing mail.
• Current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes experience equal to six months of work as a Mail Clerk 1.

• Some positions in this class may require the possession of a valid Iowa driver's license.
• Some positions in this class may require an applicant to have the ability to pass a background investigation.