Job Description

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10/15/2026 (11:59 PM ET)

2605371

Postal Technician I

Pay Grade 10

Salary

$32,111.04 Annually

Employment Type

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 40.0 HR/WK

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Hiring Agency

Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Department of Corrections

Location

3111 Spurr Rd

Lexington, KY 40511 USA

Description

Would you like to have a position that is team oriented and full of opportunity for career development? If so, look no further than working as Correctional Postal Technician I at Blackburn Correctional Complex.

The Postal Technician I position is a good stepping-stone for career advancement, within the Department of Corrections. You will be supervising all incoming and outgoing mail from the institution ensuring the safety and security of the facility. You will assist the Internal Affairs department with investigations by collecting information from institutional mail. Postal Technicians ensure that mail enters and leaves the facility according to policy and search all mail for any contraband.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Be knowledgeable of Corrections Policy and Procedures pertaining to mail and property.
• Sort and distribute all incoming and outgoing mail as directed by Policy and Procedures.
• Assist staff and inmates on proper mailing and shipping procedures.
• Inspect all incoming and outgoing mail for contraband and deliver to appropriate mailboxes or living areas.
• Distribute staff mail to appropriate personnel.
• Be knowledgeable of postal rates, shipping guidelines, etc.
• Document arrival and departure of all packages.
• Conduct accurate mail inspections and make appropriate decisions regarding contraband or unauthorized items.
• Package or dispose of all rejected items or documents, make appropriate notifications and place in proper area.
• Carry out work goals and objectives set forth by supervisor.
• Organize work duties and show courtesy, respect and concern to fellow staff and inmates.
• Willing to work as a team.
• Assist the Internal Affairs department with investigations by collecting information from institutional mail.
• Develop and maintain work standards.
• Develop procedures to solve problems in a timely manner.
• Accept change and is willing to initiate positive change.
• Conduct themselves in a professional manner.
• Communicate with Security and Program staff.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong communication skills.
• Good time management.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Leadership abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Able to establish teamwork for the smooth and safe operation of the facility.

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION: High school graduate.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: NONE

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: NONE

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license to qualify for employment in this job classification. Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this job classification. Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possesses and maintains required licensure(s), certification(s) or other credentials.

Working Conditions

Incumbents working in this job title requires daily travel to pick up and deliver mail.

Probationary Period

This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Shayla Durham at Shayla.Durham@ky.gov

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D