CORRECTIONS LAW LIBRARY ASSISTANT Job at Governor of Illinois in Centralia

Agency: Department of Corrections - Centralia Correctional Center
Class Title: CORRECTION LAW LIBRARY ASSISTANT - 09819
Skill Option: None
Bilingual Option: None
Closing Date/Time: 03/25/2025 11:59 p.m.
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $4965 a month; Full Range $4965 - $6926 a month.
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Clinton
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: RC062

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

While not required, a Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) is recommended. When applicable, titles that require specific coursework, professional license, or certification will include a notation requesting the appropriate document(s) be uploaded in the Additional Documents section of your application. Failure to upload requested transcripts, licenses, and/or proof of certification when specified may result in ineligibility. Please note that the Department of Corrections must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) regardless of vacancy title before any offer can be extended.

Posting Identification Number: 45339

Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Corrections is seeking an enthusiastic, detail-minded, and service-oriented team player to fill a Corrections Law Library Assistant (CLLA) position. The CLLA provides extensive reference, instructional, and research services. The person in this position will train and supervise Individuals in Custody law clerks; provide law library services to patrons and staff; develop and maintain the institutional law library; support facility programs and services; and maintain library order and security. The ideal candidate for this position will be a team-oriented individual who is able to adapt to the changing needs of a dynamic, institutional library; be a self-starter and innovative thinker; and have a passion for Public Service. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

Essential Functions

• Trains and supervises individuals in custody library law clerks in the use of legal library resources to provide assistance sought by individuals in custody library users.
• Receives/reviews individuals in custody requests for assistance in the use of the institution law library.
• Explains court procedures and filing requirements, without providing interpretations of substantive matters of law.
• Develops and maintains the institution law library.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college with coursework in such areas as legal, pre-legal, English, statistics or directly related coursework.

Conditions of Employment

• Requires certification as a Notary Public to be obtained during the probationary period and kept current while in the position.
• Requires ability to pass the IDOC/IDJJ background check.
• Requires ability to pass a drug screen. The use of unauthorized drugs by an employee, regardless of the position held, is prohibited.
• Applicants are required to abide by all vaccine and/or other medical standards as set out by the employer.
• The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

Work Hours: 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Tuesday - Thursday; 7:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Friday; Sat/Sun/Mon off

Work Location: Centralia Correctional Center - 9330 Shattuc Rd, Centralia, Illinois, 62801

Agency Contact: Beth Pantak, HR Representative

Email: Beth.R.Pantak@illinois.gov

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