Corrections Library Assistant - SCI Laurel Highlands

Are you committed to fostering a secure environment that supports rehabilitation and personal growth for inmates? The Department of Corrections is seeking a dedicated and skilled Corrections Library Assistant. In this vital role, you will oversee and assist with the daily operations of the library at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Laurel Highlands. Do not miss out on this rewarding opportunity, apply today and discover the exciting future that awaits you!

In this position, you will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the library, ensuring its smooth and efficient functioning. You will monitor adherence to facility, agency, and library policies by both inmate workers and patrons while assisting them in accessing and using various library resources. You will provide guidance to inmate workers and support the librarian with tasks like training, scheduling, hiring, and managing the termination process for inmate workers. Additionally, you will oversee the general, law, and housing unit library services, coordinating daily inmate callouts for library access and ensuring proper accountability for authorized inmates in the library. You will also assist with circulating library materials, processing interlibrary loan requests, and ensuring that book requests are in line with the approved publication list. Your responsibilities will involve regular communication with both inmates and staff, addressing questions as they arise.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week
• Work hours are 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, with a 30-minute lunch.
  • Days off are to be determined.
• This position is eligible for full retirement benefits at age 50 or 55.
• Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $41,467.00 (before taxes).
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Two years of clerical experience; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Other Requirements:

• Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required.
• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

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If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.

• Your results will be provided via email.