Corrections Library Assistant - SCI Pine Grove

Are you passionate about creating and maintaining a safe environment that promotes rehabilitation and growth for inmates? The Department of Corrections is actively seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Corrections Library Assistant. In this role, you will be responsible for monitoring and supporting the daily library operations at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Pine Grove. Do not pass up this opportunity - apply now and discover the exciting prospects that await you!

In this role, you will be assisting the Librarian in managing the day-to-day operations of SCI Pine Grove's library, including supervising inmate work, maintaining a clean and safe environment, and answering questions from both inmates and institutional staff. You will also play a key role in promoting reading and learning among the inmate population through programs and resources available in the library. Additionally, you will assist with training and scheduling, as well as hiring and terminating inmate library personnel. Your role will be crucial in facilitating rehabilitation and education for inmates during their time in the correctional facility.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week
• Work hours are 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Tuesday - Saturday, with a 30-minute lunch. No work on holidays.
• 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.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirement:

• 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.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.

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.