Job Description

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1/13/2026 (7:00 PM EST)
26-00055
Postal Technician II
Pay Grade
11
Salary
$34,634.16 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
3001 W HWY 146


LaGrange, KY 40032 USA
Description
The mission of DOC is to protect the citizens of the Commonwealth and to provide a safe, secure and humane environment for staff and offenders in carrying out the mandates of the legislative and judicial processes; and, to provide opportunities for offenders to acquire skills which facilitate non-criminal behavior. The Postal Technician II is a vital part of this mission through performing and overseeing the complex duties in the mailroom.



Responsibilities may include:Searching and processing incoming and outgoing mail for staff and inmates Assists staff and inmates with proper mailing and shipping procedures Maintains logs Maintains and operates postal equipment Maintains and orders mailroom supplies Training, supervising, and evaluating mailroom subordinates

The ideal candidate for this position will have strong observation skills, strong communication skills, be self-motivated, be well organized.
Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION:

High school graduate.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS:

Must have two years of postal experience.

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE:

Additional education will substitute for one year of the required experience.

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 are required to travel daily 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 Heather Churchman at Heather.Churchman@ky.gov
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D