CDOC - Librarian II Colorado State Penitentiary

Colorado Department of Corrections; Cañon City (CO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PERA retirement program

Health and dental plans

11 holidays + vacation & sick leave

Tuition reimbursement

Training opportunities

Job summary

Colorado Department of Corrections seeks a Librarian II to supervise the daily operation of the facility libraries, ensuring access to library services for offenders and staff. You will manage budgets, develop collections, and coordinate with facility teams to integrate library programs into rehabilitation goals.

The role requires a MLS/Library Science background or a related degree plus two years of professional library experience, with supervisory duties and ILS proficiency highly valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Library Science or related field.
• Two years of professional library work experience.
• Master's degree may substitute for Bachelor's and experience as described.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and supervise general library services at multiple libraries.
• Provide reader's advisory and reference services to offenders and staff.
• Prepare unit budget requests and manage library budgets; maintain records and statistics.
• Communicate with facility staff to integrate library services into facility operations.
• Hire, train, supervise library staff and ensure accessibility for offenders.
• Develop collection development plans and purchase materials; weed outdated items.
• Catalog materials using Dewey classification and maintain catalog/ILS.

Skills

Critical thinking

Prioritization

Attention to detail

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Training

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Library Science or related field

Tools

Integrated Library System (ILS)

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Department Information

This position is only open to Colorado state residents.

If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference and builds greater public confidence in good government, consider joining the dedicated people of the State of Colorado. Our professionals strive to support state government and the citizens of Colorado. Customer service is a key component for every position in state government as is the focus on ideas and ways to redesign the delivery of services in making state government more effective and efficient.

Department Information

This position is only open to Colorado state residents.

Job Location: This position is located at the Colorado State Penitentiary. The eligibility list created from this announcement may be used to fill future vacancies at this location

If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference and builds greater public confidence in good government, consider joining the dedicated people of the State of Colorado. Our professionals strive to support state government and the citizens of Colorado. Customer service is a key component for every position in state government as is the focus on ideas and ways to redesign the delivery of services in making state government more effective and efficient.

In addition to a great agency and rewarding, meaningful work, we offer:

• Distinctive career advancement opportunities throughout the state system;
• Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined;
• Contribution Plan plus 401K and 457 plans. Member Contribution Rates . Correctional Officers I-IV qualify as "Safety Officers" and are eligible for increased PERA benefits;
• Medical and dental health plans;
• Short and long term disability coverage;
• Paid life insurance;
• 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave;
• Wellness program, tuition reimbursement, training opportunities and more;
• Visit State of Colorado Employee Benefits. for more information.
• This position is compensated on a bi-weekly pay cycle.

Description Of Job

This position provides supervision of the daily operation of the facility initials library(ies), under the direction of a facility programs manager and in consultation with the assigned regional librarian.

Primary Job Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Plan, coordinate and supervise general library services at multiple libraries according to accepted correctional library practices and principles. Compose and revise library operating procedures, schedules, and posted operational rules to ensure offender access to library services;
• Provide reader's advisory and reference services to assist offenders and staff in selection and use of library materials. Provide outreach services to offenders in segregation and/or special needs areas who are unable to visit the library personally;
• Prepare unit budget request with justification; manage library budget, keeping accurate fiscal records. Maintain all library records. Keep monthly usage statistics, and submit narrative and statistical reports to Programs Manager, Regional Librarian, and the State Library. Assess current and future library technology needs;
• Communicate with facility staff (administrators, security/housing, education, mental health, case managers, etc.) on an ongoing basis to ensure that library services are integrated into overall facility operations;
• Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate library technicians providing library services at assigned libraries. Schedule staff work hours to provide maximum accessibility for offenders to library services. Assign tasks, establish work standards, and monitor progress and work‑flow. Provide initial and ongoing training for library technicians in public and technical library skills. Mentor and motivate library technicians to encourage ongoing professional development and improve staff retention;
• Ensure monthly offender payroll is submitted;
• Develop collection development plans to guide purchase of library materials based on analysis and evaluation of the existing collection, the specific needs of the offender population, and educational, mental health and other facility program needs;
• Consult standard library review sources and select appropriate books, periodicals, and audio‑visual materials for the library collections, in accord with the collection development plan. Purchase library materials, equipment, and supplies, following DOC and state library purchasing procedures. Weed worn, damaged, outdated, and unused items from the collection;
• Catalog library materials by assigning appropriate Dewey classification numbers and Sears subject headings for new materials to prepare for their entry into the computer catalog; maintain library computer catalog and automated circulation system. Review cataloging records after data entry to ensure that the catalog is compliant with DOC‑wide standards;
• Monitor behavior of offender patrons; enforce security regulations and library rules; eject problem patrons; write reports on rule infractions.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.

Class Code & Classification Description

H3G2XX Librarian II

Education

Minimum Qualifications:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Library Science or a closely related field of study, e.g. Library Informatics, Information Management and Services or Information Resource Studies.

Experience

Two (2) years of professional library work experience in a public, school, academic, or special (not law) library.

• PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE**:

Involves exercising discretion, analytical skill, judgment, and personal accountability and responsibility for creating, developing, integrating, applying, and sharing an organized body of knowledge that characteristically is: uniquely acquired through an intense education or training regimen at a recognized college or university; equivalent to the curriculum requirements for a Bachelor's or higher degree with major study in or pertinent to the specialized field and continuously studied to explore, extend and use additional discoveries, interpretations, and application and to improve data, materials, equipment, applications, and methods.

Substitutions

Professional library work experience as defined above may be substituted on a year‑for‑year basis for the Bachelor's Degree. A Master's or Doctorate Degree from an ALA‑ or NCATE‑accredited college or university in Library Science or related field of study, e.g. Educational Media or School Library Education, may be substituted for the Bachelor's Degree and one year (MS) or two years (PhD) of professional experience respectively.

Only applicants who meet the minimum qualifications for the vacancy will be included in the comparative analysis process.

Ensure that the 'Work Experience' section of the application is complete and contains all relevant work experience related to the position that you are applying for. This information will be used to help determine compensation for the position. "See resume" statements cannot be accepted in lieu of the "work experience" section of the application. Additional work experience will not be accepted after the job announcement close date for compensation purposes.

Required Competencies

• Significant critical thinking, decision making and problem solving skills;
• Keen ability to prioritize and organize multiple projects;
• Compelling attention to detail;
• Proficient with e‑mail, Microsoft Excel and Word: must have the ability to electronically create, edit, manipulate and share information;
• Proficient using an integrated library system (ILS) for job related duties;
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate, including active listening, written and oral communication skills;
• Exceptional interpersonal/customer service skills;
• Ability to train/instruct others.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Library Science or equivalent Library Media Master's from an ALA‑ or NCATE - accredited college or university.
• Previous supervisory or team leader experience.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

The Assessment Process

Your application will be reviewed to determine if you meet the minimum Qualifications (MQ's). Applicants that meet MQ’s will be included in the Comparative Analysis process. Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted through a comparative analysis which may include, but is not limited to, a suitability screening, Online Assessment, oral assessment, written performance assessment or it may include a review of your application material and your responses to any supplemental questions by a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to assess and rank applicants in order to establish an eligible list for referral to the hiring manager for final consideration.

Be sure the “Work Experience” section of your application is complete and specifically addresses your qualifications, experience, and accomplishments as they relate to the Description of the Job, Minimum Qualifications, Required Competencies and Preferred Qualifications as listed above. Resumes and “see resume” statements will not be accepted in lieu of the “Work Experience” section of the application. Failure to include adequate information or follow instructions by the closing date may result in your application not being accepted and/or may affect your score, rank or inclusion in the final pool of eligible applicants.

Employees who are rehired or reinstated within six months of their separation will return at either their previous pay rate if hired into the same class level or based on their time in the class series, whichever is higher. Those rehired or reinstated after six months' separation will be calculated using the same formula for new hires and promotions.

Please note that while this change in role may constitute a change in title and/or responsibility, salary adjustments are not guaranteed and may be influenced by factors such as internal pay equity, budget constraints, market benchmarks, or the individual’s current compensation level. Any changes to compensation will be determined separately and communicated accordingly.

If you have transcripts, a license or other relevant documentation regarding your qualifications, upload and attach copies to your application.

If an unofficial copy of transcripts is being submitted at the time of application, transcripts from colleges or universities outside the United States must be assessed for U.S. equivalency by a NACES educational credential evaluation service. This documentation is the responsibility of the applicant and must be included as part of your application materials. Failure to provide a transcript or credential evaluation report may prevent your application from moving forward in the selection process.

Under the Job Application Fairness Act (SB 23-058), applicants may redact information from certifications and transcripts that identify their age, date of birth or dates of attendance from an educational institution.

In order to process a background investigation, your application must include at least ten years of the most current work experience unless experience related to the job for which you are applying is later than ten years. Failure to provide this information could result in delays and/or elimination from the background investigation process.

Toll Free Applicant Technical Support: If you experience technical difficulty with the NEOGOV system (e.g. uploading or attaching documents to your online application) call NEOGOV technical support at 855-524-5627 Mon‑Fri between 6 am and 6 pm (Pacific Time). Helpful hints: if you are having difficulty uploading or attaching documents to your application first, ensure your documents are PDF or Microsoft Word files and second, close the document before you attempt to upload (attach) it.

You are encouraged to print a copy of this announcement for your records

Conditions of Employment

• Must be 21 years of age
• Possess a valid driver's license. Drivers must maintain a valid, non‑restricted Colorado driver's license, obey traffic laws, and be able to safely operate a motor vehicle. State drivers are expected to maintain a safe driving record consistent with Colorado Division of Human Resources Universal Policy Driving Standards. Eligibility to drive a State‑owned vehicle, includes holding a valid Colorado driver’s license within 30 days of employment or residency change and meeting specific driving record criteria. Serious traffic violations, including DUIs or reckless driving, can disqualify drivers for up to seven years. All State Vehicles are monitored by telematics for safe operation and employees have no reasonable expectation of privacy while using an agency State Fleet vehicle.
• Possess a high school diploma or GED
• Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination are required to:
  • Disclose the details of the prior termination or resignation on the application.
  • Explain why the circumstances of the prior separation should not disqualify them from the current position.
  • Provide your employee number from your prior State employment. Absent extraordinary circumstances, prior disciplinary termination or resignation in lieu of termination and failure to provide this information will disqualify the applicant from future State employment with CDOC.
• Have NO felony convictions, to include any actions defined in 5 U.S.C. 301; U.S.C. 509, 510; 42 U.S.C. 15601‑15609. The CDOC shall not hire nor promote anyone who may have contact with an offender who has engaged in sexual abuse which includes acts, activity, and sexual behavior, in a prison or other institution as defined in 42 U.S.C. 1997; or has been convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse, or has been civilly or administratively adjudicated to have engaged in the activity described in the above paragraph. The agency shall consider any incidents of sexual harassment in determining whether to hire anyone who may have contact with offenders or residents.
• Applicants must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of application; DOC cannot provide H‑1B sponsorship at this time.
• Successfully pass all modules of the six‑week Colorado Department of Corrections Basic Training, to include English reading comprehension, relevant competency assessments and written/practical exams in Defensive Tactics.
• Possess the physical ability to successfully complete Defensive Tactics
  • Lift arms above head and kick as high as own waist
  • Stabilize another person to accomplish a controlled take down
  • Use arms, palms of hands, shins, and feet to deliver blows
  • Withstand impact (slow speed or with a safety bag) on own body from strikes/blows
  • Swing a baton in a striking technique
  • Rotate body 90 degrees with feet planted for striking with foot or using a defensive tactic;
  • Get down on one or both knees and up again with multiple repetitions
• Will be exposed to Oleoresin Capsicum during Basic Training and will be exposed while on assignment
• Must be able to see and hear in order to observe, address and respond to potential breaches in safety and security
• Seize, hold, control or subdue violent or assaultive persons and defend oneself or others to prevent injury
• Demonstrate body agility, strength of all four limbs and the ability to walk and climb stairs consistently
• Work in situations involving assaultive behavior, physical control of another person and/or restraint situations
• Deal with individuals with a range of moods and behaviors, utilizing tactfulness and a congenial, personable manner
• Work with people of the opposite sex, diverse racial ethnic groups, mentally ill and emotionally disturbed offenders
• Communicate by talking, listening and/or signaling people to convey or exchange information, assignments
• Work in an environment with fluctuating noise and temperature (hot and cold) which may include working outdoors in inclement weather and/or concrete floor/wall work settings
• Willing and able to travel
• Willing and able to work various shifts, days, afternoons, graveyards (nights) which includes a rotating shift schedule
• TB (tuberculosis) screening is required of all new employees upon hire

Successful completion of a background investigation is required. Should applicant’s background reveal criminal charges, it shall be the responsibility of the applicant to provide the Department of Corrections with written/official disposition of any charges.

The CDOC is committed to a work environment free from illegal drugs and alcohol. Employees (see exception below) may use marijuana in their personal time but are prohibited from working while under the influence of any substance, including marijuana. A drug test will be administered to all new employees; employees must successfully pass. Random drug screening will occur throughout employment.

Exception: Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certified employees are prohibited from the use of marijuana. Health care professionals must check their licensing requirements regarding marijuana use.

Appeal Rights

As an applicant who has been removed from consideration during the selection or comparative analysis process, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board and/or request a review by the State Personnel Director. A standard appeal form is available on the State Personnel Board website, https://spb.colorado.gov/forms-and-filing. If you appeal, your appeal must be submitted in writing on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative, and received at the following address within ten (10) days of your receipt of this notice: Colorado State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director, Attn: Appeals Processing, 1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver, CO 80203. Fax: [phone]. Phone: [phone]. Email address: [e-mail]. The ten-day deadline and these appeal procedures also apply to all charges of discrimination. Refer to Chapters 4 and 8 of the State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, 4 CCR 801, for information about the appeals process. The State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures are available at spb.colorado.gov.

Supplemental Information

After submitting an application, you should receive an email acknowledging your submission. If you do not get the email, please check to ensure you have actually submitted the application and typed the correct email address on the application.

Include a working email address on your application; one that is checked daily as time sensitive correspondence WILL take place via email. You may receive email notifications from a Colorado Dept. of Corrections employee or from this email address: [e-mail]. It is your responsibility to ensure that your email will accept these notices and/or review your junk mail and spam filtered email; if you do not receive correspondence soon after the closing date or if you have questions about this job announcement, please contact Karen Vernon , at [e-mail].

SCHEDULED DATES OF POSSIBLE APPLICANT ASSESSMENTS (I.E., EXAMS, ORAL BOARDS, WRITTEN EXAMS) WILL NOT BE MADE UP. IF YOU FAIL TO SHOW AT THE APPOINTED DATE/TIME, MAKE‑UPS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED.

The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy,