Administrative Specialist I - (Mailroom) - NC Correctional Institution for Women

COO - OPS - Institutions OperationsAdministrative Specialist I (S)Salary Range: $39,244.00 - $68,679.00The NC Department of Adult Correction is one of the largest state agencies with more than 14,000 employees. It is responsible for safeguarding and preserving lives and property through prevention, protection, and preparation as well as the care, custody, and supervision of all adults sentenced for violating North Carolina laws.Description of WorkReporting to the Business Officer at a multi-level custody female correctional facility. Job Duties Included:Open, scan, and examines letters, magazines, books, and packages using visual checks, x-ray machines, or metal detectors to block weapons, drugs, or unauthorized items.Sort and distributes daily mail to housing units or staff offices, and picks up/drops off mail at the local post office.Record and deposits money orders, cash, or certified checks received for prisoners into their official offender banking accounts.Process confidential legal or official correspondence according to strict legal guidelines—often keeping privileged mail unopened or inspecting it only in specific regulated ways.Maintain logs of postage usage, tracks packages, documents contraband/disposal actions, and submits monthly reports to supervisors.Review correspondences linked to security risk groups (gangs), threats, or staff misconduct to assist internal investigations.The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:Documented knowledge of word processing or spreadsheet programsDocumented knowledge of mail distribution and/or shipping, delivery processThe Division of Institutions manages the daily operations of all state-operated prison facilities across North Carolina. Facilities are categorized by custody levels (minimum, medium, close) and house individuals serving sentences for felony convictions. The division provides safety, security, and rehabilitative services through trained custody staff, program facilitators, and administrative personnel.State Benefits Information:Health Insurance optionsRetirement PlansNCFlex Supplemental BenefitsPaid Vacation, Sick, and Community Service LeavePaid Parental LeaveVisit the State Benefits website for additional informationThe Posting Will Close At 11:59 P.M. The Night Before The End Date