Administrative Associate II (Mailroom) - Central Prison
Agency
Adult CorrectionDivision
COO - OPS - Institutions OperationsJob Classification Title
Administrative Associate II (S)Position Number
60066249Grade
NC02About Us
The 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. This department includes state prisons with custody, healthcare, and facility operations staff as well as probation/parole officers who supervised sentenced people in the community. Other divisions include Administration, Health Services, Rehabilitation & Reentry, Special Operations and the Post-Release Supervision & Parole Commission. We have a mission that matters!
Description of Work
Reporting to the Business Officer at a multi-level male correctional facility, this position will work in the Mailroom Department and may process over 850 pieces of mail while maintaining safety, security and orderly function of the facility. Other responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:1. Processing, reviewing, and distributing all outgoing mail, packages, legal, certified, and courier mail.
2. Maintaining security of the facility by searching/reviewing all incoming/outgoing mail for unauthorized items/contraband, and correspondence deemed a threat to the safety, security, and orderly function of the facility.
3. Making daily deliveries to the local post office and picking up mail/packages from said local post office.
4. Processing interoffice correspondence daily.
5. Entering money orders, cashier/certified checks received for offenders into offender bank accounts along with cashier/certified checks received for offender into offender banking system.
6. Having one-on-one contact with offenders.
7. Requiring lifting of mail bags and packages up to 50 pounds.
8. Possessing Work Schedule of Monday-Friday 8am to 5pm and potentially requiring working beyond normal work schedule to meet the business needs as necessary.
9. Obtaining Notary Public Certification within 6-months of hire.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences
Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the Minimum Education and Experience listed on the vacancy announcement. The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)/Management Preferences are not required but applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:
Documented knowledge of clerical/secretarial skills.
Documented knowledge in the use of office machines.
Documented knowledge in computer skills using MS Word.
Compensation and Benefits
The State of North Carolina offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
Health Insurance options
Retirement Plans
NCFlex Supplemental Benefits
Paid Vacation, Sick, and Community Service Leave
Paid Parental Leave
Visit the State Benefits website for additional information.
Salary Range
$31,200 - $51,249
This posting will close at 11:59 p.m. the night BEFORE the end date listed above.
This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with established working hours and may require working beyond normal work schedule to meet business needs.
About Central Prison
Central Prison in Raleigh, NC has been in continuous service since 1884. It serves as the admission point into prison for adult male felons sentenced to 20 years or more and is the main medical and mental health center for male offenders. It also houses special populations, including death row and safe-keepers.
While security requires that certain offenders remain in their cells, there are more than 260 offender job assignments that include working in the kitchen, laundry, or canteen. Offenders also work as barbers, janitors, and clerks. Offenders can attend substance abuse group therapy meetings, Bible studies or other worship services.
Application Process
NCDAC uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.
Applicants must complete the application in full. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the State application. Applications must include:
Complete education history (including high school)
Full work experience details
Certificates and licenses, if applicable
Education must be from appropriately accredited institutions.
Information provided must support responses to supplemental questions. Incomplete applications may impact screening and salary determination.
Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check and drug screen.
If multiple applications are submitted, only the most recent application received before the closing date will be considered.
Criminal Justice Certified Positions
If applying for a position certified through the NC Dept. of Justice - Criminal Justice Standards Division, click this link for specific certification requirements: Correctional & Probation/Parole Officer Certification. ALL applicants must:
Meet Criminal Justice Standards requirements (12 NCAC 09G .0302)
Pass a criminal background check
Produce a negative drug screening result
Successfully complete medical and psychological evaluations
Possess a valid driver’s license
Education Equivalency Verification
The State of North Carolina/Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent. For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service, please visit the NACES membership website at https://www.naces.org/members.
Veterans’ and National Guard Preference
Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.
Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB-23A (RPAS), along with the state application, if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.
Applicants who are former members of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard, with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service, must attach a copy of the DD-256 or NGB-22, along with the state application.
PREA Requirement
The NC Dept. of Adult Correction must adhere to the US Dept. of Justice Final Rule on the "National Standards to Prevent, Detect, and Respond to Prison Rape." Click this link for information on hiring and promotion prohibition requirements for all positions in the NC Dept. of Adult Correction: PREA Hiring and Promotion Prohibitions
ADA Accommodations
Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), NCDAC is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below.
Contact Information
If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact Celeste Robinson at [email protected] or by phone at 919-582-6116. (Email is preferred and more efficient.)
Minimum Education and Experience
Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.
High School or General Educational Development (GED) diploma AND one year of administrative experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
EEO Statement
The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.
Recruiter:
Celeste Renee RobinsonEmail:
Skills Required
- High School diploma or GED and one year of administrative experience (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
- Obtain Notary Public certification within six months of hire.
- Ability to search and screen mail for contraband and threats to facility security.
- Ability to have one-on-one contact with offenders and work in a correctional environment.
- Ability to lift mail bags and packages up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to pass a criminal background check, drug screen, medical and psychological evaluations.
- Possess a valid driver's license.
- Experience using MS Word and office machines (preferred).
What We Do
The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) is charged with implementing the state's public school laws for pre-kindergarten through 12th grade.
