LIBRARIAN, CORRECTIONAL FACILITY

Job Posting: LIBRARIAN, CORRECTIONAL FACILITY

Location: North Kern State Prison

Job Code: JC-465823

Final Filing Date: 3/9/2025

Application Methods: Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account), By Mail, Drop-off

Under the direct supervision of the Supervisor of Correctional Education Programs or their administrator designee, the Librarian, C.F. performs difficult professional work in connection with selecting, cataloging, loaning, or the reference use of books and other library materials. The Librarian maintains order and supervises the conduct of persons committed to the Departments of Corrections; prevents escapes and injury by these persons to themselves or others or to property; maintains security of working areas and work materials; inspects premises and searches incarcerated persons for contraband, such as weapons or illegal drugs. The Librarian possesses working knowledge of the principles, trends, and practices of professional library work; modern library methods, techniques, and terminology; standard reference materials, library tools, guides, and indexes; library purposes, trends, and organization.

The Librarian applies professional knowledge to the practical problems of the job; establishes and maintains cooperative relationships with library users, co-workers, supervisors, and others contacted during the course of work; analyzes situations accurately and takes effective action; speaks and writes effectively.

Working Conditions:

Minimum Requirements

• LIBRARIAN (CORRECTIONAL FACILITY)

Application Instructions:

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered.

Who May Apply: Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available).

How To Apply: Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov.

Required Application Package Documents:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov.
• Degree and/or School Transcripts
• Special instructions: Each section of the above required STD. 678 must be filled out completely and thoroughly to include dates (To/From) AND hours worked per week.

Contact Information:

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.

Equal Opportunity Employer: The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, national origin, race, religious creed, sex, and sexual orientation.