Mail Process Driver - WSP

State of Washington

Olympia, WA

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$3,936–$5,213

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Salary: $3,936.00 - $5,213.00 Monthly
Location : Walla Walla County - Walla Walla, WA
Job Type: Full Time - Permanent
Job Number: 2026-04144
Department: Dept. of Corrections
Division: Prisons - WSP
Opening Date: 05/14/2026
Closing Date: 5/27/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Description
MAIL PROCESS DRIVERWASHINGTON STATE PENITENTIARY (WSP)
Walla Walla, Washington
The Department of Corrections (DOC) is seeking highly motivated and qualified individuals for the position of a Full-Time, Permanent Mail Process Driver for the Washington State Penitentiary (WSP) located in Walla Walla, Washington.

The Washington State Penitentiary (WSP) is comprised of 4 Close Custody Units, 3 Special Housing Units, 2 Intensive Management Units, 2 Medium Units, 2 Minimum Housing Units and a Hospital. In all, WSP houses approximately 2,000 incarcerated individuals and employs approximately 1,000 staff.

The Washington State Penitentiary is staffed 24-hours a day, 7-daysa week.

Whether the work is inside a prison, in community corrections, or in an administrative office, the Washington State Department of Corrections professional staff experience a high degree of personal satisfaction knowing they are creating environments in which all offenders can learnto make choices that contribute to a safer society.

The Department of Corrections (DOC), as a partner in the criminal justice system, enhances public safety, administers criminal sanctions and programs in accordance with the law and provides leadership for the future of corrections in Washington State.

DOC is an organization that respects individuals for their unique qualities and strives to create a safe environment for individual uniqueness.
To be considered for this position, please attach a professional resume and a letter of interest (preferably no more than two pages) describing how you meet the qualifications and why you are an ideal candidate for this position.

NOTE: This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies.

Duties
This position supports DOC's mission to improve public safety through the visual, physical, and electronic inspection of incoming and outgoing mail and packages in effort to eliminate risks associated with unauthorized transfer of contraband materials and information across institutional boundaries.

Security, Legal Compliance and Intelligence Gathering

X- ray all incoming mail and packages for illegal narcotics, dangerous weapons and/or contraband
Opening, inspecting, and scanning of all assigned incoming mail and J-Pay electronic documents to ensure that any illegal narcotics, dangerous weapons, escape plans, coded messages and restricted items are removed, cataloged, and shared with Correctional Investigators. All evidence is subject to legal scrutiny and staff found evidence may be processed into a criminal prosecution
Make sure all Incarcerated Individual's mail, packages, and J-Pay electronic documents remain in compliance will all RCW's, WAC's, DOC policies, court issued sanctions and retraining orders
Visually scan all incoming mail and packages for outward signs that they may contain explosives devices per the training provided by the WA State Patrol
Ensure proper disposal of all contraband or rejected property is documented and retained in Incarcerated Individual mail room file
Chemically testing suspicious unknown substances which arrive in the mail room with the Public Safety Inc "NIK" field test kits.

Processing Postage and Negotiable Items

Removing, verifying, documenting, and processing all negotiable instruments, Incarcerated Individual property, staff mail and packages using the Franco Type Postalia System (FPS) and the Form and Utilities Software System (FPU). Negotiable instruments include; Cashier Checks, Money Orders, Corporate Check and Currency
Investigation of any attempts to deposit funds to more than one Incarcerated Individual accounts in violation of policy 200.000
Rejection and documentation of any items not allowed
Securing evidence for Superintendent approval or denial of funds and logging/documenting using spreadsheets and forms

Processing and Sorting Mail and Property for Accurate Delivery

Sorting and separating of Incarcerated Individual's letters, periodicals, non-profit and bulk mail by living unit. Using the Offender Management Network Information (OMNI) system to find the proper address when incomplete or inaccurate information is provided on the address
Processing, logging, readdressing, and forwarding all deliverable mail to Incarcerated Individuals that have transferred to other facilities or have released to the community, in accordance with DOC policy
Filling and retaining mail for Incarcerated Individuals that have temporarily left the facility until such time the Incarcerated Individual returns or it is communicated that Incarcerated Individual has new location and mail is to be forwarded

Other Duties

Other duties include but not limited to:

Printing monthly accounting documents for the postage meter
Writing General infraction (DOC17-070) and Serious Infraction (OOC17-076) reports when there are violations against policies and/or WAC's
Completing Postal Transfer Forms for Incarcerated Individual account debts
Generating mail rejections for items that violate DOC Policies
Daily accounting reports for the Business Office
Responding to Incarcerated Individual's Kites and Kiosk Messages
Compiling and updating data bases
Responding to information requested form staff, Incarcerated Individuals, and the public
Assist in training of new staff and staff temporarily assigned to the mail room

Qualifications
Required:

High School Diploma or equivalent
Possession of a valid unrestricted motor vehicle operator's license
Two years of clerical experience

May require sitting, standing, walking, driving, occasional lifting up to 50 lbs. with or without assistance; frequently lifting up to 10 lbs., bending at the waist, kneeling, squatting, reaching, and pushing carts.
Desirable:

One year of experience sorting and distributing mail

Supplemental Information
To be considered for this position, please attach a professional resume and a letter of interest (preferably no more than two pages) describing how you meet the qualifications and why you are an ideal candidate for this position.

For additional information about the agency, please visit

Vision: Working together for safer communities.
Mission: Improving public safety by positively changing lives.
Our Commitment: To operate a safe and humane corrections system and partner with others to transform lives for a better Washington.

DOC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, honorably discharged veteran, veteran status, genetic information, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

Please include a minimum of three (3) professional references with your application. A professional reference is defined as an individual who has been paid to supervise your work and can attest to your work performance, technical skills, and job competencies. If you do not have any or sufficient professional references, please include non-related professionals, such as educators or other professional associates. **Please note: Phone number AND email address are required for all professional references.
Answers to supplemental questions must be verifiable with provided work history.
A background check including criminal record history will be conducted prior to a new hire. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.
Employees may work directly with or near incarcerated individuals in a potentially hazardous setting. Please consider this when deciding whether to apply.
We are committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol-free work environment, and our employees are expected to comply with all state and federal laws. A pre-employment drug test may be administered as part of the selection process, and applicants who test positive for any controlled substances will be disqualified from consideration.
Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) is an aerosol pepper spray made available as a means of self-defense and/or de-escalation. Applicants with sensitivities or allergies are encouraged to ask about the level of exposure they could expect in this position.
Animal care projects are a common component of most Washington State prisons, including dog and cat programs. Applicants with animal sensitivities or allergies are encouraged to ask about the level of exposure they could expect in this position.
Tuberculosis (TB) is a priority health issue for DOC employees. The successful candidate may be required to provide valid proof of a baseline TB skin test within 60 days from the date ofhire. When positive tests result, further information, testing, and treatment will also be required. Employment is not contingent upon test results.

Telework Details
This is an onsite position and not allocated for telework.

What We Offer:
As an employee of the Department of Corrections, your work-life integration is a priority. Washington State employees are offered one of the most inclusive and competitive benefits packages in the nation. Besides comprehensive family insurance for medical, dental, and vision, these perks also may include:

Remote/telework/flexible schedules (depending on position)
Up to 25 paid vacations days a year
8 hours of paid sick leave per month
12 paid holidays a year
Generous retirement plan
Flex Spending Accounts
Dependent Care Assistance
Deferred Compensation and so much more!

*The DOC complies with the employment eligibility verification requirements for the federal employment eligibility verification form I-9. The selected candidate must be able to provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States consistent with the requirements of that form on the first day of employment.
For questions about this recruitment, or to request reasonable accommodation in the application process, please email For TTY service, please call the Washington Relay Service at 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.

If hired for this position, do you currently possess required documents to allow you to legally work within the United States?

If hired for this position, will you require employer sponsorship, either now or in the future?
More than Just a Paycheck!
Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.

We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.

Read about our benefits:
The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.g. part-time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full-time.

Note: If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits.

Insurance Benefits
Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.

Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.

To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs.

Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.

Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.

The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.

Retirement and Deferred Compensation
State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site.

Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.

Social Security
All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness
If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Holidays
Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.

Note: Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled to additional personal leave day(s), please refer to position specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information.

Full-time employees who work full monthly schedules qualify for holiday compensation if they are employed before the holiday and are in pay status for at least 80 nonovertime hours during the month of the holiday; or for the entire work shift preceding the holiday.

Part-time employees who are in pay status during the month of the holiday qualify for the holiday on a pro-rata basis. Compensation for holidays (including personal holiday) will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status in the month to that required for full-time employment, excluding all holiday hours. Pay status includes hours worked and time on paid leave.

Sick Leave
Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Overtime eligible employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month, earn a monthly proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Overtime exempt employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month do not earn a monthly accrual of sick leave.

Sick leave accruals for part-time employees will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.

Vacation (Annual Leave)
Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in (1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Full-time employees who are in pay status for less than 80 nonovertime hours in a month do not earn a monthly accrual of vacation leave.

Part-time employees accrue vacation leave hours in accordance with (1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA) on a pro rata basis. Vacation leave accrual will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment.

Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.

As provided in , an employer may authorize a lump-sum accrual of vacation leave or accelerate the vacation leave accrual rate to support the recruitment and/or retention of a candidate or employee for a Washington Management Service position. Vacation leave accrual rates may only be accelerated using the rates established WAC 357-31-165.

Note: Most agencies follow the civil service rules covering leave and holidays for exempt employees even though there is no requirement for them to do so. However, agencies are required to adhere to the applicable RCWs pertaining holidays and leave.

Military Leave
Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.

Bereavement Leave
Most employees whose family member or household member dies, or for loss of pregnancy, are entitled to five (5) days of paid bereavement leave. In addition, the employer may approve other available leave types for the purpose of bereavement leave.

Additional Leave
Leave Sharing

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Leave Without Pay

Please visit the State HR Website for more detailed information regarding benefits.

Updated 01-07-2026
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Do you have a high school diploma or GED?

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Do you have a valid driver's license?

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Do you have two years of clerical experience?(Clerical duties include: keyboarding, typing and data entry)

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Describe where and how you gained the experience in the question above. If you have not had this experience, you may type "N/A".
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Are you willing and able to lift items weighing up to 50 pounds? Due to the nature of the job duties assigned, mechanical lifting equipment is not an option in all situations.

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Describe your experience and/or ability to maintain confidentiality while effectively multi-tasking.

I have had no work experience in such an environment.
I have had LESS THAN 12 months of this type of work experience.
I have had at least 12 months of this type of work experience.
I have had at least 24 months of this type of work experience.
I have had at least 36 months of this type of work experience.

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How much experience do you have in the Mailroom operations?

I have no experience in mailroom operations.
I have less than 12 months experience in mailroom operations.
I have at least 12 months experience in mailroom operations.
I have at least 24 months experience in mailroom operations.
I have at least 36 months experience in mailroom operations.

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Describe where and how you gained the experience in the question above. If you have not had this experience, you may type "N/A".
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Which one of the following best describes your experience screening and distributing mail?

I have had No work experience in such an environment.
I have had LESS THAN 12 months of this type of work experience.
I have had at least 12 months of this type of work experience.
I have had at least 24 months of this type of work experience.
I have had at least 36 months of this type of work experience.

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How much experience do you have working in a fast-paced environment where you were required to manage multiple demands and prioritize accordingly while ensuring all tasks were completed in an accurate manner and all deadlines were met?

I have no experience of this type of work experience.
I have less than 12 months of this type of work experience.
I have had at least 12 months of this type of work experience.
I have had at least 24 months of this type of work experience.
I have had at least 36 months of this type of work experience.

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If hired for this position, do you currently possess required documents to allow you to legally work within the United States?

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If hired for this position, will you require employer sponsorship, either now or in the future?

Mail Process Driver - WSP

State of Washington

Olympia, WA

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