Corrections Librarian - SCI Frackville

Are you eager to begin a new career chapter that promotes safety, rehabilitation, and personal growth within the correctional system? The Department of Corrections (DOC) is currently seeking a highly motivated and creative Corrections Librarian to join our team at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Frackville. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for the daily operations and administration of the facility's library, providing inmates with access to educational resources that foster learning, self-improvement, and positive change. Do not miss this opportunity to turn your skills into service. Apply today and unlock a rewarding future where your work truly matters!

In this position, you will manage overall library operations by developing and monitoring the program budget, scheduling both salaried and inmate staff, preparing monthly and annual reports, participating in annual service reviews, and ensuring compliance with correctional and educational standards. Your responsibilities will include supervising and instructing inmate patrons, legal reference aides, and library clerks, as well as providing training, assigning tasks, submitting inmate hours and payroll, and evaluating performance. You will oversee the circulation of library materials, assist patrons with selecting reading and reference materials, and maintain control over overdue, lost, or damaged items. Additionally, you will manage daily law library scheduling to ensure inmates with court deadlines and other patrons are appropriately prioritized. You will also maintain and develop the library collection by cataloging, indexing, labeling, and classifying books, recommending new selections, and discarding outdated materials.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

• Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Sunday - Thursday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• This position is eligible for full retirement benefits at age 50 or 55.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $59,345.00 (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:

• Five years as a Corrections Library Assistant (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• One year of corrections library experience, and a bachelor's degree in library science; or
• One year of professional library experience, and a bachelor's degree in library science; or
• A master's degree in library science; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree.

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.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

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.