Postal Center Director Kirkland Correctional Institution, Columbia; RICHLAND) Level 3

Job Responsibilities

• Coordinates all activities between the United States postal service (USPS) and the institution.
• Delivers and picks up all mail.
• Receives USPS and united parcel service (ups) packages and coordinate delivery to the institutional property officer.
• The postal center director actively directs and supervises the inspection of all mail for Contraband.
• Maintains and interprets SCDC policies and USPS regulations concerning mail in an institutional environment.
• Maintains records of money instruments received and/or returned.
• Coordinates activities of
  
  E. H cooper trust fund.
• Research records for the location of inmates in an effort to handle the mail properly.
• Actively direct and supervises the receiving and distribution of USPS and department mail.
• Actively directs and supervises the activities of both incoming and outgoing mail and packages.
• Plans and schedules work assignments and employee training.

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

A high school diploma and work experience in postal, courier or delivery operations.

• A high school diploma and three (3) years of experience in postal, courier, or delivery operations with one (1) year of supervisory experience.
• An associate degree or higher with one (1) year of supervisory experience 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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.