Postal Courier (#010016) Kirkland Correctional Institution, Columbia (RICHLAND) Level 3

Job Responsibilities

Receives, sorts, and distributes incoming mail; processes outgoing mail.

Coordinates agency postal services.

Supervises employees engaged in mail handling tasks.

Maintains records of insured and registered mail; maintains billing records.

Requires knowledge of policies, regulations and procedures for handling mail, knowledge of filing systems and the maintenance of office records.

Also requires use of postal meters and scales.

Corresponding detailed records; reports transactions to SCDC financial accounting branch.

Ensures inmate legal mail is received and distributed in accordance with applicable policies and procedures.

Assists with coordinating postage meter maintenance and replenishment and postage meter monthly summary reports.

Performs mailroom duties in the absence of the postal director.

Must successfully complete four (4) weeks of SCDC Basic Training upon hire.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

State of South Carolina Minimum Requirements:

A high school diploma and work experience in postal, courier or delivery operations.

SCDC Minimum Requirements:

• A high school diploma and one (1) year of work experience in postal, courier or delivery operations.

• An associate degree or higher may be substituted for the required work experience.

Additional Comments

The South Carolina Department of Corrections is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information. Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education.