Mailroom Clerk

MTC Corrections•Henderson, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Mailroom Clerk performs clerical tasks and follows systems and procedures related to the mailroom in compliance with Management & Training Corporation (MTC) and Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) directives. The position is at the East Texas Treatment Facility in Henderson, Texas, and is full-time, Monday through Friday, on the day shift. Pay is $16 per hour. The role processes, inspects, records, and delivers inmate and department mail, coordinates with postal and private carriers, operates postal equipment, and maintains mailroom inventory. The job also requires physical activity, including walking or standing for extended periods and moving mail carts, bins, and packages. The incumbent helps promote positive social skills, maintains accountability for staff, inmates, and property, and follows safety practices. Other duties may be assigned within the employee’s capabilities as determined by management.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited senior high school or equivalent, or GED.
One year of related experience, including word processing or computer data entry experience.
Valid Texas driver’s license with an acceptable driving record, unless waived by management.
Complete Correctional Awareness Training (CAT) before inmate contact.
Successfully complete annual in-service training requirements and pass an annual background check, both subject to TDCJ approval.
Ability to regularly push and pull mail carts, carry mail bins, and lift and move packages.
Ability to walk or stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

Process incoming and outgoing mail; prepare forms and maintain records and files related to inmate correspondence.
Sort, open, inspect, and scan inmate mail; maintain related records and deliver inmate mail.
Act as an authorized courier for registered, special-delivery, or other mail received for employees and/or inmates.
Sort department mail.
Maintain contact with the U.S. Postal Service and private mail carriers, including UPS and Federal Express.
Operate postal equipment and determine the postage needed.
Ensure outgoing mail is sent daily, which may include delivery to a post office or another location.
Maintain perpetual inventory control of materials and supplies in the appropriate tracking system.
Promote positive social skills by modeling appropriate behaviors and intervening when inappropriate behaviors are observed.
Maintain accountability of staff, inmates, and property and adhere to safety practices.
Perform other duties as assigned within the employee’s capabilities, as determined by management.