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Job Location drjobs

Torrington, CT - USA

Hourly Salary drjobs

USD 17 - 17

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Description and Functions



Open Until Filled


GENERAL DESCRIPTION:


The mailroom clerk position provides service to a correctional institution and performs daily functions of general mailroom and computer-based duties.

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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed at the job level.

  • Process open and scan incoming and outgoing inmate mail to decrease the introduction of contraband by promoting the safety and security of staff inmates and the public and promoting the correctional facilitys good order.
  • Accurately receive money.
  • Handle contraband identification and processing.
  • Operates mailroom machinery and/or data center printers.
  • Train other employees on areas of expertise as needed.
  • Process and track outgoing inmate packages.
  • Primarily responsible for retrieving and delivering all mail to and from the Post Office including institutional mail.
  • Inform inmates and staff of changes within the Postal Service such as postage rates addressing international mail etc.; operation and maintenance of the postage meter
  • Record all incoming and outgoing legal mail and process regular mail as well as incoming inmate legal mail.
  • Coordinates mail activity with other areas by carefully scheduling delivery times and places keeping to a strict schedule that will not interfere with those activities necessary to maintain the good order and security of a correctional institution.
  • Operates mailroom machinery and/or data center printers.
  • Handles contamination biohazards etc. and signs for these when dealing with health labs etc.
  • Responsible for scanning for contraband and other items that are not allowed in facilities; processing inmate mail and staff; and retrieving and delivering all correspondence to and from the Post Office. And being in daily contact with felons.
  • Ensures that relevant information related to inmate management is identified flagged shared with appropriate staff and properly processed.
  • Gain information from PSI and social history; input into a database from the inmates immediate family members
  • Acts as the subject matter expert in a specific mailroom function including mail-related computer and database programs.
  • May act as the Mail Services Supervisor in their absence.
  • Responsible for ensuring a safe and enjoyable workplace including participation in initiatives designed to promote a positive work environment

Qualifications


PREFERENCES:


Preference may be given to applicants who have mailroom experience or who have worked in a correctional setting.


KNOWLEDGE:

Necessary Special Requirements


PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:



NOTES:

Employment Type

Full-Time

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