MAILROOM CLERK

The GEO Group•Big Spring, TX

About The Position

The Mailroom Clerk distributes and collects incoming mail and processes outgoing mail, including determining, affixing, and recording postage on registered mail and packages. The role handles detainee mail and packages, publications, inter-office mail, and legal, special, medical, and certified mail. The clerk also documents and processes mail denials, maintains records, and operates mailroom equipment and office machines.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED certificate.
Demonstrated experience in office procedures and related clerical duties.
Ability to interact professionally in individual and group settings.
Ability to work with a team of inmates and implement team-based approaches to work assignments.
Good oral and written communication skills.
Ability to understand and carry out moderately complex oral and written instructions; make minor decisions under applicable rules and regulations; maintain company records; and interact effectively with the public and inmates.
Ability to work with computers and software typically used by the department.

Responsibilities

Inspect and seal outgoing detainee mail.
Log and inspect detainee packages.
Sort, locate, open, inspect, and bundle incoming detainee mail and publications.
Distribute inter-office mail to facility departments and detainees.
Document, process, and file incoming and outgoing mail denials.
Log and process incoming and outgoing legal, special, medical, and certified mail.
Operate the postage machine and other mailroom office machines.
Perform other duties as assigned.