Postal Courier (#019316) Kershaw Correctional Institution, Kershaw (LANCASTER) Level 2
State of South Carolina
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Postal Courier (#010150) Lee Correctional Inst, Bishopville (LEE) Level 3
State of South Carolina
Department of Corrections
Location
South Carolina, 29210
Salary
$30,700 - $39,900
per year
Type
Closes
February 20, 2026More State jobs →
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 proper handling of inmate legal mail while following strict rules.
It also requires keeping detailed records, using postal equipment, and coordinating postage services.
A good fit would be someone with hands-on experience in mail handling or delivery who is organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a secure government environment.
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
- Experience using postal meters and scales
- Successful completion of 4 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.
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:
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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