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Corrections Library Assistant - SCI Mercer

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Full-time
On-site
Mercer County, Pennsylvania, United States
$41,467 - $59,384 USD yearly

THE POSITION

Start the next chapter of your professional journey! The Pennsylvania Department of Corrections is actively seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Corrections Library Assistant. As a Corrections Library Assistant, you will be responsible for monitoring and supporting the daily operations of the Library at the State Correctional Institution at Mercer. We invite you to apply and explore the promotional pathways available within the Commonwealth!


DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As the Library Assistant, you will have the opportunity to supervise all operations of the institutional library in the Librarian's absence, fostering a clean and secure environment that encourages reading and learning among inmates. Your duties entail overseeing inmate work crews, preparing attendance and progress reports, and addressing inquiries from both inmates and institutional staff regarding library resources and programs. You will also handle daily callouts for inmates, ensure adherence to discipline and security protocols, and respond to inmate correspondence while processing library mail.


Additionally, you will maintain all library equipment in good working condition, verify the denied publication list, and visit the Restricted Housing Unit to provide inmates with access to a selection of books, fulfilling their reasonable requests for reading materials. You will assist the Librarian with training, scheduling, hiring, and terminating inmate library personnel, ensuring the smooth operation of library services.


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


Work Schedule and Additional Information:

  • Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week
  • Work hours are 12:30 PM to 8:30 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: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. 
  • You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

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. 
 
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.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

  • 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.

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