Mail Clerk/Screener

Mail Clerk/Screener

Organization: Rehabilitation & Correction - Ohio State Penitentiary

Work Location: Ohio State Penitentiary, 878 Coitsville-Hubbard Road, Youngstown, OH 44505, USA

Compensation: $20.85

Schedule: Full-time

Union: OCSEA

Primary Job Skill: Corrections

Technical Skills: Corrections, Criminology/Criminal Justice, Customer Service, Professional, Security

Professional Skills: Attention to Detail, Customer Focus, Responsiveness, Teamwork, Written Communication

Agency Overview: Guided by a single mission "To reduce recidivism among those we touch," the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction believes that everyone is capable of positive change. Our staff embrace these core values and serves as role models for pro-social behavior conveying an attitude of dignity and respect in the treatment of others. The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction has been tasked with front line crime reduction through rehabilitative treatment and programming efforts provided in a safe, secure and humane correctional environment and effective community supervision. Our goal is to protect the public through helping individuals turn away from crime and become productive, contributing members of our communities, ensuring a safer Ohio for all Ohioans now and in the future.

Job Description: Operates x-ray equipment to scan incoming parcels and packages for detection of potentially threatening and suspicious materials (contraband). Follows security procedures for confiscation of contraband and notification of appropriate institutional staff for investigation. Operates postage machines (e.g. postage scale, meter machine) to process incoming/outgoing mail (e.g. sorts mail for most efficient handling Determines class of mail Sets postage meters: date and time stamps, opens, bundles, addresses. Completes documentation associated with special mail handling such as certified return receipts or receipts for insurance; Ensures prompt handling of time sensitive documents that could have impact on legal notifications) and delivers to appropriate office and/or picks up mail, parcels and/or messages Loads and unloads trucks and/or distributes contents to various offices Maintains daily records of mail processed for billing purposes Prepares UPS or express letters or packages Maintains records of postage used and/or volume of mail Stuffs envelopes Inventories and/or distributes supplies Labels, folds and/or staples materials Photocopies materials; Delivers and/or picks up documents, packages and materials Makes service calls and/or assists in repair and/or maintenance of machines Answers inquiries from other employees, inmates and general public regarding U.S. Postal regulations Explains postal procedures and requirements for insured, certified and other postal options Explains differences in postal rates and classes of mail Tracks lost or misdirected mail

Why Work for the State of Ohio: At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes: Medical Coverage Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more) Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) & Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation ) *Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Qualifications: Formal education in arithmetic that includes addition, subtraction, multiplication, division & reading common English vocabulary; valid driver's license if position requires operation of vehicle to pick up or deliver mail. -Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

Application Procedures: In order to be considered for this position, you must apply on-line through this posting website. (We no longer accept paper applications.) When completing your on-line Ohio Civil Service Application, be sure to clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications outlined on this job posting. We cannot give you credit for your qualifications, experience, education and training in the job selection process if you do not provide it in your on-line application. You can check the status of your application by signing into your profile on this website. We will communicate with you through the email you provided in your profile and job application. Be sure to check your email often. If you require a reasonable accommodation for the application process, please contact the Human Resources Office so proper arrangements can be made. Otherwise, you will be given specific instructions on requesting an accommodation if you are invited to an assessment and/or interview. The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction is a tobacco-free workplace. Pre-Employment Drug Testing: All final applicants tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis to test for illegal drug use prior to appointments. Testing will also be performed for the presence of marijuana. An applicant with a positive test shall not be offered employment unless the applicant submits medical documentation of legally prescribed medications or a recommendation for medical marijuana. Pre-Employment Background Investigation: The final applicant selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration. The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction is prohibited from hiring: Individuals under a federal or state weapons disability if the position requires firearms certification/recertification and use; Individuals who have engaged in sexual abuse in a prison or other confinement facility; have been civilly or administratively adjudicated, or convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, implied threats of force, or if the victim did not or was unable to consent; Individuals convicted of soliciting or providing support for an act of terrorism, terrorism, or money laundering to support terrorism; Individuals who have been convicted of or pled guilty to a felony where a direct correlation exists between the position and prior criminal behavior.