Corrections Mail Inspector pay range
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania · class code 47010
- Class code
- 47010
- Pay scale group
- ST 04
- Pay unit
- Year
- Bargaining unit
- G1
- State
- Pennsylvania
- The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania published pay range for Corrections Mail Inspector is $41,506 to $61,927 per year.
- Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Office of Administration keys this classification as class code 47010.
- This is the range the plan authorises, not the salary of any individual employee.
Class specification
The Commonwealth job specification for this class is published by Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Office of Administration. The passages below are quoted from it as published, not paraphrased, and cut to their opening sentences; the full specification is the authority on duties and qualifications. It was last revised 07/09/2000.
What the state says the job is
This is specialized clerical work in the inspection and processing of mail in a state correctional institution or facility. An employee in this class opens and examines packages, periodicals, and letters addressed to and from inmates for the purpose of identifying restricted and privileged mail, and preventing the transmission of contraband material. Work is performed in accordance with agency and United States Postal Service regulations in the processing of inmate and business mail. Supervision is received from a higher level inspector, however, an employee is expected to apply independent judgment regarding the application of current standards and guidelines used in identifying prohibited items. Employees are to treat mail information confidentially. Work is reviewed while in progress and upon completion by observation, review of reports, and inspection of records.
Examples of the work
Opens and examines inmate letters and packages to prevent transmission of contraband material, and to identify restricted correspondence with inmates of other institutions, ex-inmates, victims of inmate's criminal acts, and other addressees on the restricted list. Inspects and examines magazines, periodicals, and books for contraband and for adherence with Department policies and procedures. Consults with supervisor on disposition of contraband material, restricted correspondence, and in regard to violations of agency and U.S. Postal Service regulations. Processes incoming and outgoing privileged correspondence unopened in accordance with agency regulations.
Minimum qualifications
Two years of clerical experience, including one year in the field of corrections; or Any combination of experience and/or training which provides the Required Knowledges, Skills, and Abilities.
Quoted from the Commonwealth job specification, read 2026-10-21.
Where this comes from
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Office of Administration publishes this figure in Classification and Pay Plan (online, current annual salary ranges). Every number on this page is read from that document; nothing is estimated, modelled or averaged.
The Commonwealth also links this class code to its own job title and specification. That page is the official description of the classification; this page publishes its pay range.
The listed pay scale is available in the Commonwealth's current ST schedule.