Mail & Property Specialist (Warehouse Specialist)
About The Position
The Utah Department of Corrections is hiring a Mail & Property Specialist (Warehouse Specialist) for the Division of Prison Operations at the Utah State Correctional Facility in Salt Lake City. The position supports central prison mail or property operations and serves Utah Department of Corrections employees and incarcerated individuals. It is an in-office, on-site role and is not public-safety certified; peace officer status or certification is not required. Under the direction of a Mail or Property Manager (Warehouse Manager), the specialist receives, inspects, sorts, stores, retrieves, stages, and delivers mail or property items. Work takes place in the warehouse and throughout prison areas. Employees must follow OSHA workplace safety regulations and established correctional mail and property service standards, policies, and procedures, as well as prison safety and security requirements. The department provides training opportunities and describes potential career advancement within the mail and property organization and other future promotional opportunities. The position is full-time and eligible for a full benefits package. Applicants must successfully pass a criminal history check and a drug test. The application deadline is November 12, 2026, though the posting may close earlier if a sufficient applicant pool is received.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
- Clean driving history/record.
- Successfully pass a criminal history check.
- Successfully pass a drug test.
- Follow required workplace safety, correctional service, and prison safety and security policies and practices.
Nice To Haves
- Mail, property, or general office-related work experience and training.
- Previous part-time or full-time work experience with any employer.
- Working knowledge of common computer/office equipment and software.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Responsibilities
- Receive, inspect, sort, store, retrieve, stage, and deliver mail or property items for central prison operations.
- Perform mail or property work in the warehouse and while delivering items to prison areas.
- Follow OSHA workplace safety regulations, laws, requirements, and practices.
- Adhere to correctional mail and property service standards, policies, and procedures.
- Follow prison safety and security guidelines, policies, and practices while working in and around the correctional institution.
Benefits
- Full benefits package, including health and retirement benefits.
- Job stability within a well-established organization.
- Career growth and opportunities for leadership.
- Training opportunities and professional growth and development.
- Supportive team environment.
- Work/life balance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
