Corrections Mail Inspector

Join the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as a Corrections Mail Inspector and help keep our facilities safe and secure. This role offers a chance to support a mission that protects staff, inmates, and the public. Your work will make a real impact every day as you guide the flow of mail through the system. Bring your attention to detail and become part of a team that values your commitment.

This position plays an important role in ensuring that all incoming and outgoing mail is processed safely within the Security Processing Center. The work supports secure operations across multiple facilities. As a Corrections Mail Inspector, you will perform the following duties:

• Mail Inspection: Examine labels, packaging, and tracking details to identify possible security risks.
• Policy Compliance: Verify that mail items follow Department of Corrections mailing rules and report concerns to supervisors.
• Secure Delivery: Coordinate and deliver approved items to various institutional locations.
• Record Keeping: Maintain logs and documentation for all inmate property and processed items.
• Communication Support: Respond to written requests and communicate with staff to ensure smooth operations.

• Full-time employment.
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 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.

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.

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.