Job description
Do you like going to a bookstore? Have you ever wanted to be a Librarian? This is a perfect opportunity for you.
The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry (ADCRR) is seeking a Resource Center Specialist to manage and support the Resource Center operations within a prison complex.
- Provides and facilitates mandated legal and paralegal access services to the inmate population in a timely manner
- Oversees circulation of recreational reading materials
- Provides access to materials useful for reentry
- Trains and oversees inmate workers
- Assists in ordering Resource Center materials
- Reviews Resource Center materials to ensure they meet Publication review standards
- Catalogs and processes Resource Center materials
- Promotes Resource Center to support ADCRR’s goals
- Attends meetings and trainings
- Prepares reports and memos
- Drives on State business
- Performs other duties appropriate to the assignment
- Library laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
- Professional and modern library tools, principles and practices
- Modern library original and copy cataloging standards
- Computer usage and various software programs (Microsoft Office, Google, and library automation)
- Operation of standard office equipment, including scanners, copiers, and printers
- Principles and practices of inmate management and supervision
Skill in:
- Verbal and written communication
- Organizational and time management
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Motivation and leadership
- Customer service
- Decision making
Ability to:
- Work in a prison environment
- Possess professional knowledge of all aspects of library principles, concepts, methodologies, and management techniques and apply them in a correctional Resource Center
- Establishing and maintaining effective work relationships
- Learn and adhere to department policies and procedures
- Perform all required tasks in a timely manner
- Associates degree or higher in Library Sciences or a related field
- State service and experience providing assistance to customers
Requires possession of, and ability to retain a current, valid state-issued driver’s license appropriate to the assignment. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete any required driver training (see Arizona Administrative Code R2-10-207.12).
Employment is contingent on the selected applicant passing a background investigation and drug test.
- Vacation and sick days with 10 paid holidays per year
- Robust and affordable insurance plan to include medical, dental, life, short-term and long-term disability options
- Exceptional retirement program
- Optional employee benefits such as deferred compensation plans, credit union membership, and a wellness program
- An incentivized commuter club and public transportation subsidy program
For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page
Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS).
Enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment.
Current ADCRR Employees: Consult with your respective Human Resources Liaison if you are in a different retirement plan than the one indicated above.
Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by contacting 602-255-2430.
Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. Arizona State Government is an AA/EOE/ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer.
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