Corrections Mail Inspector - SCI Camp Hill

THE POSITION

Become a Corrections Mail Inspector with the State Correctional Institution (SCI) Camp Hill and take pride in work that matters. This position supports secure communication and helps keep facilities safe. It carries the primary responsibility for all mail processing, both inmate and business, and includes 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.

• 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:
  Impossible in this position.
• Salary:
  Starting annual salary of $40,685.00 for those new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

• Two years of clerical experience, including one year in the field of corrections; or
• Any combination of experience and/or training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

• Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

• You must pass a background investigation and meet CJIS compliance requirements.

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. 7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for many state and local government jobs. Learn more .gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

When 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.