Corrections Library Assistant - SCI Camp Hill

Reference # : 4770831 THE POSITIONStart the next chapter of your career with the Department of Corrections (DOC)! We are actively seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Corrections Library Assistant to join our team and support the daily operations of the library at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Camp Hill. If you are looking for an exciting new way to apply your clerical skills, this is the perfect position for you!DESCRIPTION OF WORKAs a Corrections Library Assistant, you will create and maintain a clean and safe environment that promotes reading and learning for the inmates. Your duties will include assisting the librarian in the training, scheduling, hiring, and termination of inmate library personnel. You can expect to oversee inmate work crews, complete attendance and progress reports, and respond to inquiries from the inmate population and institutional staff pertaining to library resources and programs. In this position, you will assist with the circulation and inventory of library materials and deliver materials to housing units.Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in theposition description.Work Schedule and Additional Information : Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week Work hours are 7 : 45 AM to 4 : 15 PM, Monday - Wednesday, and 8 : 00 AM to 4 : 00 PM, Saturday and Sunday, with a 30-minute lunch. This position is eligible for full retirement benefits at age 50 or 55. 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 & ELIGIBILITYQUALIFICATIONS 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 thePA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow thelinkand 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 : 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 towww.employment.pa.gov / Additional Info / Pages / default.aspxand 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.EXAMINATION INFORMATIONCompleting the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additio al 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.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.