Postal Assistant: Greensville Correctional Center #00339

Virginia Information Technologies Agency • Greensville, Virginia, VA

2d • $34,087 - $44,159 • Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of the Postal Assistant position is to accurately process, inspect, and distribute all staff and inmate mail within a correctional facility, ensuring security, compliance with regulations, and timely delivery. The role supports daily operations by maintaining organized mail systems, documenting required information, and contributing to the facility’s overall safety and efficiency.

Requirements

• Working knowledge of basic office practices and procedures.
• Demonstrated skill in the use of Microsoft Office to include Word and Excel.
• Demonstrated ability to read, interpret and apply written policies and procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to organize and complete work assignments with minimal guidance from others.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret, understand, and follow oral and written instructions.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate both orally and in writing.
• Must be able to lift bags and bulk packages weighing up to 35 pounds.
• Must be able to place and retrieve documents/packages from shelves approximately six feet high.
• Must be able to push a wheeled carrier with mailbags and packages not exceeding 50 pounds.
• Must also be able to stand, walk and sit for extended times and distances.

Nice To Haves

• Previous working experience keeping records.
• Some knowledge of corrections.
• Skill in working with postal equipment and/or mail sorting systems.

Responsibilities

• Accurately process, inspect, and distribute all staff and inmate mail within a correctional facility.
• Ensure security, compliance with regulations, and timely delivery of mail.
• Maintain organized mail systems.
• Document required information.
• Contribute to the facility’s overall safety and efficiency.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed