Administrative Associate II - Mailroom - Caswell Correctional Center

About the role

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 Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences Effective July 1, 2025, candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they have the minimum education and experience listed from the class specification. The knowledge, skills, and abilities listed in the vacancy announcement should be used as management preferences and be used to screen for the most qualified pool of applicants. Management Preferences: Documented knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite 365 Documented knowledge of handling mail and/or mailroom operation Salary Range: $31,200.00 - $51,249.00 Position is located at Caswell Correctional Center, and will report to the Administrative Officer I. This position is responsible for the following: Processing, reviewing and distributing all outgoing and incoming mail, packages, legal mail, certified mail and courier mail at this facility. Maintaining security of the facility by searching and reviewing all incoming mail and when applicable and all outgoing mail for unauthorized items (contraband and correspondence deemed a threat to the safe, secure and orderly function of the facility). Opens, searches and distributes US mail and courier mail each day as well as bus mail. Delivered to both staff and inmates at this facility Computer skills required to work with Text Behind and GTL programs sorts and distribute large quantities of interoffice staff correspondence and mail. Maintain a Security Threat Group listing and utilizes this list to determine censorship of outgoing and incoming mail and packages. Process indigent inmate mail accesses and maintains the Daily Welfare Report to determine indigent eligibility. Responsible for entering and recording all trust fund deposits, cashier's checks, and certified checks and employee canteen deposits. Requires vast knowledge of Division of Public Safety/Adult Corrections and institutional standard operating procedures and policies governing the handling of all mail and parcels, disposition of unauthorized property and the Offender Banking System. Requires a big degree of confidentiality, honesty and trustworthiness. Caswell Correctional Center is in Blanch, NC in Caswell County and is a medium custody, male felon unit with a maximum capacity of 484 offenders. Work Schedule This is a full-time position (40 hours per week). The selected candidate will work Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm. Hours may vary at times depending on the business needs of the facility. Compensation and Benefits: The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NC Flex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave. In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees. Visit the website for State Benefits . Note to Current State Employees: State employees are encouraged to apply for positions of interest even if the salary grade is the same as, or lower than, their current position. If selected for this position, a new salary will be recalculated taking into consideration the quantity of relevant education and experience, funding availability, and internal equity. Based upon these factors, a pay increase MAY result. Supplemental Contact Information NCDAC uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position. For more information about the North Carolina Department of Adult Corrections (NCDAC), please visit us at our website . Application Process Be sure to complete the application in its entirety. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application. - Information should be provided in the appropriate areas, to include the following: Education, including high school and all degrees obtained, Work Experience, and Certif