Mailroom Clerk

Management and Training Corporation•Meridian, MS

23h•Onsite

About The Position

Impact lives with Management & Training Corporation (MTC)! At the East Mississippi Correctional Facility in Meridian, MS, our foundation is based upon the philosophies of caring about others, giving back, and making a social impact. We provide a safe and secure working environment for our staff while helping an at-risk population receive the treatment necessary for success on their road back to a healthy, productive life. Position Summary: Reports to the mailroom supervisor. Responsible for the coordination of mail services for the facility and performing postal duties in the mail room requiring familiarity with rules, regulations, policies, and procedures in compliance with Management & Training Corporation (MTC) and Mississippi Department of Corrections (MDOC) directives.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Valid driver’s license in the state of Mississippi with an acceptable driving record required, unless waived by management.
Must successfully complete annual in-service training requirements.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in a correctional setting preferred.

Responsibilities

Process all incoming and outgoing inmate correspondence, prepare forms and maintain records and files related to inmate correspondence.
Perform administrative duties necessary to ensure the processing of all offender correspondence in compliance with correspondence rules under Florida administrative codes pertaining to mail procedures.
Review incoming books intended for offender receipt; inspects general offender correspondence, publications and packages; and maintains all records and files pertinent to processing offender correspondence and mailroom activities.
Sort, open, inspect and scan inmate correspondence. Maintain related records. Deliver inmate mail.
Act as authorized courier for receipt of registered, special delivery or other mails received for employees and/or inmates.
Sort departmental mail.
Provide information and responses to inquiries regarding routine mailroom procedures.
Maintain contact with US Postal Service personnel and private mail carriers (i.e., UPS, Federal Express, etc.).
Operate postal equipment and ascertain postage needed.
Prepare various forms related to the processing of inmate correspondence and mailroom functions.
Deliver outgoing mail each afternoon to the post office.
Ensure offenders do not handle other offender’s correspondence.
Respond to offender questions, complaints and/or requests pertaining to their correspondence.
Promote the development of positive social skills through modeling appropriate behaviors and intervening when inappropriate behaviors are observed.
Maintain accountability of inmates and property; adhere to safety practices.