Corrections Mail Inspector - SCI Forest

The Department of Corrections is seeking a Corrections Mail Inspector who is ready to take on meaningful and detail-focused work. This position offers a steady routine while helping keep the facility safe by reviewing and processing important incoming and outgoing mail. You will play a key role in protecting staff, inmates, and the institution from contraband. This is a great opportunity for someone who values careful work and wants to make a real difference. Responsibilities Mail Inspection: Examine publications, packages, and other items from postal and courier services to detect contraband. Delivery Coordination: Retrieve mail and deliver admissible items to designated areas using approved equipment. Record Keeping: Maintain logs of inmate property and ensure documentation is accurate and compliant. Request Response: Respond to inmate request forms and provide information in a timely manner. Policy Awareness: Stay current with changes to regulations and procedures that affect mail processing. Work Schedule and Additional Information Full-time employment. Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 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 within 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. 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 You must be able to perform essential job functions. Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required. Legal Requirements You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements. 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 and click on Veterans. Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals). EEO Statement 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Commonwealth-of-Pennsylvani