Mailroom Clerk

MTC•Henderson, TX

25d•$15•Onsite

About The Position

You’ll be responsible for clerical tasks, systems and procedures related to the mailroom in compliance with Management & Training Corporation (MTC) and Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) directives.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited senior high school or equivalent or GED.
One (1) year related experience, including word processing or computer data entry experience required.
Valid driver’s license in the state of Texas with an acceptable driving record required, unless waived by management.
Must complete Correctional Awareness Training (CAT) prior to Inmate contact. Must successfully complete annual in-service training requirements and pass an annual background check, both of which must be approved by TDCJ.

Responsibilities

Process all 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. Deliver Inmate mail.
Act as authorized courier for receipt of registered, special delivery, or other mail received for employees and/or Inmates.
Sort department mail.
Maintain contact with US Postal Service and private mail carriers (i.e. UPS, Federal Express, etc.)
Operate postal equipment and ascertain postage needed.
Ensure outgoing mail is sent daily. This may include delivery to post office or other location.
Requires regular pushing and pulling of mail carts, carrying mail bins, and lifting and moving packages.
Requires long periods of walking or standing.
Maintain perpetual inventory control on materials and supplies in appropriate tracking system.
Promote the development of positive social skills through modeling appropriate behaviors and intervening when inappropriate behaviors are observed.
Maintain accountability of staff, inmates and property; adhere to safety practices.
It is expected that the incumbent shall perform other duties as assigned within his/her capabilities as determined by management.