Corrections Library Assistant - SCI Frackville

Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania; Altamont (PA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania is seeking a Corrections Library Assistant at the State Correctional Institution in Frackville, PA. The role supports daily library operations, oversees inmate workers, and delivers strong customer service.

Work schedule is 37.5 hours weekly, 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Sunday through Thursday with a 30-minute lunch. The position offers retirement benefits at age 50 or 55 and does not include telework.

Qualifications

• Two years of clerical experience; or an equivalent combination of experience and training.

Responsibilities

• Library Operations: Monitor daily activities and assist patrons with finding and using library materials.
• Worker Oversight: Guide inmate workers, review attendance, and help with training and scheduling.
• Service Coordination: Manage call-outs, track inmate accountability, and support housing unit library services.
• Material Circulation: Process interlibrary loans, check requests against restrictions, and assist with copying needs.
• Daily Communication: Answer questions from inmates and staff and provide helpful information.
• Collection Support: Recommend new books and periodicals to strengthen the library collection.

Skills

Clerical experience

Job description

$43,247.00 - $61,927.00 Annually

Schuylkill County, PA

1111 Altamont Boulevard

Frackville, Pennsylvania 17931

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

8/26/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

THE POSITION

Do you enjoy creating an organized and welcoming space where people can learn? As a Corrections Library Assistant with the Department of Corrections, you will help manage daily library operations and support inmate workers at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Frackville. This role promotes steady routines, helpful guidance, and strong customer service skills.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This role supports daily library operations and helps maintain a safe, organized environment for inmates and staff. As a Corrections Library Assistant, you will perform the following duties:

• Library Operations: Monitor daily activities and assist patrons with finding and using library materials
• Worker Oversight: Guide inmate workers, review attendance, and help with training and scheduling
• Service Coordination: Manage call-outs, track inmate accountability, and support housing unit library services
• Material Circulation: Process interlibrary loans, check requests against restrictions, and assist with copying needs
• Daily Communication: Answer questions from inmates and staff and provide helpful information
• Collection Support: Recommend new books and periodicals to strengthen the library collection

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 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Sunday - Thursday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• This position is eligible for full retirement benefits at age 50 or 55.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• 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 & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Two years of clerical experience; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

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 Guidelines.
• Successful completion of the training academy in Elizabethtown, PA is required.
• 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.

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.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

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.