Corrections Librarian SCI Pine Grove
Job Posting for Corrections Librarian SCI Pine Grove at Commonwealth of PA
THE POSITION
The Department of Corrections, State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Pine Grove is seeking a charismatic, highly organized, and creative individual to join our team as a Librarian. Corrections Librarians oversee all library operations, implement American Correctional Association (ACA) and Correctional Education Association (CEA) standards, and enrich the lives on inmates. Bring your passion for education, books, and bolstering new skills to a fast paced public agency, apply now!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
As a Librarian for the Department of Corrections, you will be responsible for providing general library and law library services to incarcerated individuals inside SCI Pine Grove. From monitoring the library program budget to the return of library materials, you will oversee the operation of a full-service library and library staff, including the care, custody, and control of inmates in an assigned area and ensuring adherence to institutional rules. Other key duties include providing training, submitting inmate hours and payroll, evaluating work performance, and responding to inquiries requesting library information.
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
- Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week
- Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Tuesday - Saturday, with 30-minute lunch.
- Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. Selected candidates who are new to employment within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $56,900.00 (before taxes).
- This position is eligible for full retirement benefits at age 50 or 55.
- You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
- Five years as a Corrections Library Assistant; or
- One year of corrections library experience, and a bachelor’s degree in library science; or
- One year of professional library experience, and a bachelor’s degree in library science; or
- A master’s degree in library science; or
- An equivalent combination of experience and training.
- Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree.
Other Requirements:
- You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
- You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Legal Requirements:
- You must pass a background investigation.
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 will 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 Info/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.
EXAMINATION INFORMATION
- Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional 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.
Learn more about our Total Rewards by watching this short video!
Health & Wellness
We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*
Compensation & Financial Planning
We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.
Work/Life Balance
We know there’s more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.*
Values and Culture
We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.
Employee Perks
Sometimes, it is the little “extras” that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.
For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visit www.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.
- Eligibility rules apply.
Salary.com Estimation for Corrections Librarian SCI Pine Grove in Indiana, PA
$55,815 to $74,290
If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution.
Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right.
Surveys & Data Sets
Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs with skills like those required for the Corrections Librarian SCI Pine Grove.
Click the checkbox next to the jobs that you are interested in.
-
Customer Service Skill
-
Income Estimation: $37,995 - $65,974
-
Income Estimation: $41,645 - $58,330
-
-
Fitness Coaching Skill
-
Income Estimation: $55,997 - $80,747
-
Income Estimation: $67,908 - $85,661
-
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles
Skills Library
Job openings at Commonwealth of PA
Commonwealth of PA
Dauphin, PA
Full Time
Commonwealth of PA
Dauphin, PA
Full Time
Commonwealth of PA
Westmoreland, PA
Full Time
Commonwealth of PA
Dauphin, PA
Full Time
Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Corrections Librarian SCI Pine Grove jobs in the Indiana, PA area that may be a better fit.
We don't have any other Corrections Librarian SCI Pine Grove jobs in the Indiana, PA area right now.
Corrections Counselor 1 SCI Somerset
Commonwealth of PA, Somerset, PA
Corrections Counselor 2 SCI Somerset
Commonwealth of PA, Somerset, PA