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Company Name : State of Washington Dept. of Corrections
Location : Airway Heights, WA
Position : Mail Processor / Driver
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Mail Processor / Driver
Permanent – Full Time
Airway Heights Corrections Center (AHCC)
The Department of Corrections is seeking a highly motivated and qualified individual for the position of Mail Processor at Airway Heights Corrections Center (AHCC).
Airway Heights Corrections Center (AHCC) is a 2000+ bed, male facility located approximately 10 miles west of Spokane. The prison consists of a main facility that houses medium- and long-term minimum-custody offenders. A separate perimeter adjacent to the main facility accommodates a minimum-security unit for offenders with minimum-custody or lower.
The Department of Corrections (DOC), as a partner in the criminal justice system, enhances public safety, administers criminal sanctions and programs in accordance with the law and provides leadership for the future of corrections in Washington State.
Whether the work is inside a prison, in community corrections, or in an administrative office, the Washington State Department of Corrections professional staff experience a high degree of personal satisfaction knowing they are creating environments in which all offenders can learn to make choices that contribute to a safer society.
Duties
Duties include but are not limited to:
Process letters, magazines, newspapers and all other mail coming from the public to staff or incarcerated individuals (I/I). This will include the separation and sorting of the mail to the designated areas.
Review all I/I bound mail/letters for content to ensure that the letters are within the set guidelines of policies and operational memorandums and meet penological interests and do not contain contraband, threats and any nefarious activities which will present a threat to the safety and security of the general public and facility.
Publications, books & magazines will be reviewed to ensure that inappropriate material is not present.
All money orders and legal mail received will be separated, logged and routed to the appropriate area.
Process legal mail and money orders in the appropriate databases/logs. Legal Mail will have the priority in being delivered to the I/I within twenty-four (24) business hours upon reception to the mailroom
Initiate “Mail Rejection” forms when warranted, ensuring that the form is complete and accurate as to the reason of the rejection and then routed to the incarcerated individual in a timely manner.
Secure written confirmation of the outgoing legal mail logs which are completed by unit staff in the living units.
Receiving and forwarding mail rejection appeals to the appropriate authority.
Database entries, mail rejections, submit appropriate infractions as appropriate
Visual scanning of electronic JPay messages and photos and initiating rejections.
Process outgoing mail from staff and offenders by utilizing the mail meter machine and the package shipping system.
Complete postage transfer forms and route to appropriate department.
Initiate “NSF” non-sufficient funds notices to I/I when it is determined that there is not adequate funds to send out a mailing/package.
Log property (via database) from the main and MSU prior to shipping items out.
Respond to Kiosk messages and kites from I/I along with queries from staff and the public in a professional manner and within DOC Policy 450.100 Mail for Prison Offenders.
Route offender kites to the appropriate housing location.
Mailroom operational related paperwork and at times complete incident reports and general initial serious infractions.
May operate a vehicle/truck to pick-up and deliver mail.
Qualifications
Required qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid driver’s license.
Supplemental Information
Vision: Working together for safer communities.
Mission: Improving public safety by positively changing lives.
Our Commitment: To operate a safe and humane corrections system and partner with others to transform lives for a better Washington.
DOC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, honorably discharged veteran, veteran status, genetic information, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability.
COVID 19 Vaccination Requirement
Pursuant to Emergency Proclamation 21-14, all Washington State executive branch employees, on-site contractors, and volunteers must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by October 18th, 2021. As a condition of employment, the successful candidate will be required to provide proof of their COVID-19 Vaccination as part of the hire process for all positions within our agency. If you have questions about this requirement, please contact the recruiter listed in the supplemental information section at the end of the job announcement.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
Please include a minimum of three (3) professional references with your application. A professional reference is defined as an individual who has been paid to supervise your work and can attest to your work performance, technical skills, and job competencies. If you do not have any or sufficient professional references, please include non-related professionals, such as educators or other professional associates.
**Please note: Phone number AND email address are required for all professional references.
A background check including criminal record history will be conducted prior to a new hire. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the position.
Employees may work directly with or near incarcerated individuals in a potentially hazardous setting. Please consider this when deciding whether to apply.
We are committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol-free work environment, and our employees are expected to comply with all state and federal laws. A pre-employment drug test may be administered as part of the selection process, and applicants who test positive for any controlled substances, will be disqualified from consideration.
Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) is an aerosol pepper spray made available as a means of self-defense and/or de-escalation. Applicants with sensitivities or allergies are encouraged to ask about the level of exposure they could expect in this position.
Animal care projects are a common component of most Washington State prisons, including dog and cat programs. Applicants with animal sensitivities or allergies are encouraged to ask about the level of exposure they could expect in this position.
Tuberculosis (TB) is a priority health issue for DOC employees. The successful candidate may be required to provide valid proof of a baseline TB skin test within 60 days from the date of hire. When positive tests result, further information, testing and treatment will also be required. Employment is not contingent upon test results.
This position may be represented by a bargaining unit.
Telework Details
This position is not allocated for telework.
What We Offer:
As an employee of the Department of Corrections, your work-life integration is a priority. Washington State employees are offered one of the most inclusive and competitive benefits packages in the nation. Besides comprehensive family insurance for medical, dental, and vision, these perks also may include:
Remote/telework/flexible schedules (depending on position)
Up to 25 paid vacations days a year
8 hours of paid sick leave per month
11 paid holidays a year (12 in 2022 for Juneteenth)
Generous retirement plan
Flex Spending Accounts
Dependent Care Assistance
Deferred Compensation and so much more!
For questions about this recruitment, or to request reasonable accommodation in the application process, please email jrriley@doc1.wa.gov. For TTY service, please call the Washington Relay Service at 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.
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