Mailroom Clerk

Management and Training Corporation•Chaparral, NM

2d•$18

About The Position

Make a difference! Operated by the Management & Training Corporation, the Otero County Prison Center in Chaparral, New Mexico, provides a safe working environment and the opportunity to help an underserved population. What you’ll do: You’ll report to the mailroom coordinator. Responsible for performing postal duties in the mail room requiring familiarity with rules, regulations, policies, and procedures in compliance with MTC and customer directives.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
One (1) year mailroom or related experience preferred.
Must successfully complete preservice training.
Valid driver's license in the state of New Mexico or Texas with an acceptable driving record required, unless waived by management.

Responsibilities

Process all incoming and outgoing detainee correspondence, prepare forms and maintain records and files related to detainee correspondence.
Sort, open, inspect and scan detainee correspondence; maintain related records; deliver detainee mail.
Act as authorized courier for receipt of registered, special delivery or other mails received for facility employees and/or detainees.
Sort departmental mail.
Provide information and responses to inquiries regarding routine mailroom procedures.
Maintain contact with US Postal Service personnel and private mail carriers to ensure proper mail services are provided to the facility.
Operate postal equipment and ascertain postage needed.
Assist in preparing various forms related to the processing of detainee correspondence and mailroom functions.
Requires lifting mailbags which could be as much as 20 lbs. Also requires long periods of standing and walking
Promote the development of positive social skills through modeling appropriate behaviors and intervening when inappropriate behaviors are observed.
Maintain accountability of detainees and property; adhere to safety practices.