Messenger And Supply Clerk

About the position

The Connecticut Department of Correction (DOC) is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented individual for the position of Messenger and Supply Clerk within their Fiscal Services Inmate Accounts Unit at the Central Office in Wethersfield, CT. This full-time role is designed for those looking to grow their careers within the State of Connecticut, offering a unique opportunity to contribute to the agency's mission of ensuring public safety and providing essential services to correctional facilities across the state. The Messenger and Supply Clerk will be responsible for a variety of tasks that include running errands, sorting and distributing mail, and managing the delivery of supplies and packages. This position is crucial in maintaining the operational efficiency of the DOC by ensuring that all necessary materials are delivered promptly and accurately. In this role, the selected candidate will work a first shift schedule, Monday through Friday, totaling 40 hours per week. The position requires routine travel throughout the state, utilizing a state vehicle to perform courier duties between the agency's Central Office and its various facilities. Responsibilities will include delivering packages, running errands to locations such as the Post Office and central supplies warehouse, and assisting in the office supplies storeroom. The Messenger and Supply Clerk will also be expected to prepare requisitions for office supplies, operate office equipment, and perform basic clerical duties as needed. This position not only offers a stable work environment but also emphasizes a healthy work/life balance and professional growth opportunities. The Connecticut DOC is committed to fostering a diverse workforce and values the unique contributions of each employee. As part of a larger team that includes correction officers, educators, and skilled professionals, the Messenger and Supply Clerk will play a vital role in supporting the agency's mission and ensuring that offenders serve their sentences in a safe and humane environment. The DOC operates 13 correctional facilities and provides supervision for offenders on parole and community release, making this position integral to the overall functioning of the department.

Responsibilities

• Open, time stamp, sort, and distribute mail, forms, and other materials.
• Assist in an office supplies storeroom.
• Prepare requisitions for office supplies.
• Deliver packages and run errands within and outside the Department, such as to the Post Office and central supplies warehouse.
• Make bank deposits and obtain deposit slips as needed.
• Operate an address labeler, copy machine, and other office equipment.
• Assist in making minor emergency repairs to office equipment.
• Perform basic clerical duties as required.

Requirements

• Any experience and training which would be expected to provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities outlined in the job description.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record for the past two years.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with computer office systems such as Excel, Word, and email.
• Experience with clerical work, including handling and counting cases and bank deposit experience.
• Experience with office equipment such as copy machines, mail sorters, and stampers.
• Experience in verbally communicating with the public both in-person and over the phone.
• Experience driving in all weather conditions for approximately two hours or more per day, five days a week.

Benefits

• Loan forgiveness
• Flexible schedule
• Professional growth and development opportunities
• Healthy work/life balance