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Postal Courier (#015051) Broad River Correctional Institution, Columbia (RICHLAND) Level 3

State of South Carolina

Richland County, SCFull-time$31–40K/yrPosted 1w agoVerified open 5 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$31–40K/yr
Location
Richland County, SC
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Job overview

The State of South Carolina seeks a Postal Courier to receive, sort, and distribute incoming mail, coordinate agency postal services, and supervise mail‑handling staff. The role maintains records of insured and registered mail, operates postal meters and scales, and ensures inmate legal mail is processed per policy. Candidates must complete four weeks of basic training and possess a high school diploma with relevant experience.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Mail HandlingPostal Meter OperationRecord KeepingSupervisory SkillsKnowledge of Filing Systems

Qualifications

High School DiplomaOne Year Postal ExperienceAssociate Degree SubstitutionFour Weeks SCDC Basic TrainingKnowledge of Postal Policies

Full job description

  • 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.

Questions regarding the application process, this job posting or any other postings with the SCDC should be directed to: Recruiting and Employment Services (803) 896-1649 [email protected]

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's degree or higher may be substituted for the required work experience.

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.

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