What are the responsibilities and job description for the Library Clerk position at Bexar County?
Under direct supervision, is responsible for assisting inmates in the Adult Detention Center or Jail Annex Libraries; searches for legal reading materials; obtains additional reading materials from outside sources; interprets legal terminology; maintains request logs; schedules inmates to attend law library; notarizes legal documents; makes copies; orders and maintains equipment, materials and supplies; and performs related duties as required.
- Assists inmates in searching for legal reading materials in the Adult Detention Center or Jail Annex Libraries
- Interacts with other local libraries to obtain legal reading materials not available at Adult Detention Center or Jail Annex Libraries
- Assists inmates in interpreting legal terminology
- Maintains logs of materials requested by inmates
- Schedules inmates to attend law library and maintains records
- Shelves and files legal reading materials
- Notarizes legal documents such as motions for inmates filing court appeals
- Copies legal reading materials not available to inmates
- Orders and maintains equipment, materials and supplies
- Performs other duties as required
- High School or General Education Development (GED) certificate, and one (1) year law library experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Knowledge of library procedures; knowledge of basic legal terminology; knowledge of court appeals procedures
- Skill in operating basic office equipment
- Ability to shelve and file legal reading materials; ability to communicate effectively with diverse groups of individuals utilizing tact and diplomacy; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with inmates, outside organizations, co-workers and County employees
- May be required to serve as a Notary Public
- Must secure and maintain a favorable background investigation and clearance
- Must clear a pre-employment physical and a pre-employment drug screen test
- May be required to work more than 40 hours during the workweek
- Working conditions are primarily in an office environment located within the County Jail with constant exposure to hostile or violent people
- Frequently moves items weighing up to 20 pounds
- Occasionally moves about the office
- Frequently communicates with others; must be able to exchange accurate information
- Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery
- Positions self to perform essential functions
- Must be able to remain in a stationary position
Workstations with internet access are available, if needed, to view job postings and apply online at 211 S Flores, San Antonio, TX 78204, 8am – 5pm, Monday through Friday. Phone: 210-335-2545.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Bexar County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to Workplace Diversity. We are committed to providing equal opportunity for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Bexar County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to Workplace Diversity. We are committed to providing equal opportunity for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Salary : $3,042
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