Program Support Technician: Baskerville Correctional Center #04108

Processes all mail, both internally and externally, for staff and inmates. Receives and inspects in all incoming and outgoing inmate mail for contraband. Receives and distributes departmental mail on a daily basis in compliance with applicable federal, state and departmental regulations and procedures. Develops, updates, and maintains all related documentation and reports. Assists Operations Department with maintaining American Correctional Association (ACA) standards and required documentation.

Considerable knowledge of office practices, procedures, and office equipment. Working knowledge of a variety of manual and automated filing systems; of standard English grammar, punctuation, and usage. Demonstrated skill in the use of Microsoft Office to include Word, Excel, and Access to accomplish office support requirements. Demonstrated ability to interpret and follow oral and written rules and regulations; learn new practices, procedures, and equipment operations. Demonstrated ability to organize and complete work assignments with minimal guidance from others; to understand and apply operating procedures. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Demonstrated ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines and complete work assignments with minimal guidance from others. Must be able to lift bags and bulk packages weighing up to 35 pounds, place and retrieve documents/packages from shelves approximately six feet high. Must be able to push a wheeled carrier with mailbags and packages not exceeding 50 pounds. Must also be able to stand, walk and sit for extended times and distances.

Additional Considerations

Some knowledge of corrections. Skill in working with postal equipment and/or mail sorting systems. Considerable recent experience providing administrative support in a professional office setting.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

If selected as a finalist with the Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC), candidates can expect the following:

Background Investigation Requirements: All applicants are subject to a background investigation. Investigations may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI); local agency checks; employment verification; verification of education (relevant to employment); credit checks; and other checks based on the position.

Drug Testing Requirements: Applicants applying to a designated safety sensitive position are subject to a pre-employment drug screen. Marijuana use is prohibited for positions that require possession of a firearm or a Commercial Driver’s License in the performance of official duties such as Corrections Officers, Probation Officers, Tractor Trailer Drivers and others.