Postal Courier (#019316) Kershaw Correctional Institution, Kershaw (LANCASTER) Level 2
State of South Carolina
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Postal Courier (#010016) Kirkland Correctional Institution, Columbia (RICHLAND) Level 3
State of South Carolina
Department of Corrections
Location
South Carolina, 29201
Salary
$30,700 - $39,900
per year
Type
Closes
April 16, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This job involves managing mail operations at a correctional facility, including sorting and distributing incoming and outgoing mail, supervising staff, and ensuring secure handling of inmate legal mail while keeping detailed records.
A good fit would be someone with hands-on experience in postal or delivery work who is organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a structured government environment like a prison.
Key Requirements
- High school diploma
- Work experience in postal, courier, or delivery operations
- Knowledge of mail handling policies, regulations, and procedures
- Ability to supervise employees in mail tasks
- Proficiency in maintaining records, filing systems, and billing for insured/registered mail
- Skills in using postal meters and scales
- Successful completion of four weeks of SCDC Basic Training upon hire
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 replenishment and postage reimbursements from inmates on a monthly basis or as required.
Resume preferred but not required.
Questions regarding the application process, this job posting or any other postings with the SCDC should be directed to:
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 work experience in postal, courier, or delivery operations.
Additional Information
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.
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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