Corrections Mail Inspector - SCI Somerset Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/pabureau/jobs/newprint/5015782) Apply  Corrections Mail Inspector - SCI Somerset Salary $40,685.00 - $60,714.00 Annually Location Somerset County, PA Job Type Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time Job Number N-2025-30419 Department Department of Corrections Division CR SMR Scy Opening Date 07/24/2025 Closing Date 7/28/2025 11:59 PM Eastern Job Code 47010 Position Number 00200713 Union AFSCME Bargaining Unit G1 Pay Group ST04 Bureau / Division Code 00116610 Bureau / Division SCI Somerset Worksite Address 1590 Walters Mill Road City Somerset, Pennsylvania Zip Code 15510 Contact Name Corleen Schmucker Contact Phone 717.562.5736 Contact Email cschmucker@pa.gov + Description + Benefits + Questions THE POSITION Are you ready to take on new challenges in a rewarding public service career? Are you an organized and detail oriented individual? The Department of Corrections (DOC), State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Somerset is seeking a dedicated Corrections Mail Inspector. If you want to utilize your skills to help ensure the smooth operations of our mail room, then we want to talk to you! Apply today! DESCRIPTION OF WORK As a Corrections Mail Inspector, you will process incoming and outgoing mail. You will open and examine inmate letters and packages to prevent the transmission of contraband material; coordinate deliveries from libraries, chapels, and other institutional entities; and distribute publications, magazines, and packages received at the facility. This role requires strong attention to detail to examine and search items, as well as a thorough understanding of mail room procedures and United States Postal Service rules. You will also use hand carts and dollies to distribute items, m aintain logs of inmate belongings sent to the property office, and keep current with procedural changes that may impact mail processing and delivery . Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description (https://careers.employment.pa.gov/pd/PD\_NEOGOV.asp?p=00200713) . Work Schedule and Additional Information: + Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week + Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. + Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position. + Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $40,685.00 (before taxes). + You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: + Two years of clerical experience, including one year in the field of corrections; or + Any combination of experience and/or training which provides the Required Knowledges, Skills, and Abilities. Additional Requirements: + Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required. + You must be able to perform essential job functions. Legal Requirements: + You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements. How to Apply: + Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). + If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. + Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted. + Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position. Veterans: + Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans. Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS): + 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals). If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date. The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply. Learn more about our Total Rewards by watching this shortvideo (https://www.youtube.com/embed/HtcSRnndflc?rel=0) ! See the total value of your benefits package by exploring ourbenefits calculator. Health & Wellness We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.* Compensation & Financial Planning We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options. Work/Life Balance We know there’s more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.* Values and Culture We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving. Employee Perks Sometimes, it is the little “extras” that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships. For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visitwww.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box. *Eligibility rules apply. 01 How many years of full-time clerical experience do you possess? + 2 years or more + 1 but less than 2 years + Less than 1 year + None 02 If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below. 03 Do you possess one or more years of full-time clerical experience in the field of corrections? + Yes + No 04 If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below. 05 How much college coursework have you completed in any field? If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted. If your education was acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visiting visitingwww.naces.organd clicking the Evaluation Services Link. For additional information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information. You must attach your documentation prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a document to the application after it has been submitted. %20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3 and click on Other Information. + 60 credits or more + 30 credits or more + Less than 30 credits + None Required Question Employer Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Address 613 North Street Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120 Website http://www.employment.pa.gov