Corrections Library Assistant - SCI Smithfield

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Smithfield Township (Bradford County); On-site; USD 43,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania seeks a Corrections Library Assistant at SCI Smithfield in Huntingdon County. The role supports daily library operations to help inmates access information, with duties spanning circulation, inmate oversight, and service coordination.

Work schedule is 37.5 hours weekly, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM Tue–Sat; telework is not available. Eligibility includes PA residency and basic training completion. Starting salary ranges from mid-40k to low-60k annually, gross.

Qualifications

• Two years of clerical experience; or an equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required.
• You must meet the PA residency requirement.

Responsibilities

• Maintain orderly and efficient library activities and assist patrons in locating and using available resources.
• Guide inmate workers, support training efforts, and help complete attendance and progress reports.
• Manage daily call-outs, track inmate accountability, and deliver materials to housing units.
• Process interlibrary loan requests and ensure requested books are not prohibited.
• Respond to questions from inmates and staff in a professional manner.
• Recommend new books and periodicals to strengthen the library inventory.

Skills

Clerical experience

Job description

$43,247.00 - $61,927.00 Annually

Huntingdon County, PA

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

CS-2026-60668-25350

Department of Corrections

CR SMI Ed

10/14/2026

10/28/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

25350

00101309

AFSCME

A1

ST04

00116440

SCI Smithfield

1120 Pike Street

Huntingdon, Pennsylvania

16652

Yen Le

717.705.5614

[e-mail]

THE POSITION

Begin a rewarding career as a Corrections Library Assistant with the Department of Corrections! This position allows you to help inmates access valuable information and resources at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Smithfield. Your work will support the safe and orderly operation of the facility library. Apply today if you would like to contribute to a positive environment focused on learning and responsibility.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position supports the daily operation of the SCI Smithfield library and ensures that services run efficiently for all users. As a Corrections Library Assistant, you will perform the following duties:

• Library Operations: Maintain orderly and efficient library activities and assist patrons in locating and using available resources
• Worker Oversight: Guide inmate workers, support training efforts, and help complete attendance and progress reports
• Service Coordination: Manage daily call-outs, track inmate accountability, and deliver materials to housing units
• Material Circulation: Process interlibrary loan requests and ensure requested books are not prohibited
• Daily Communication: Respond to questions from inmates and staff in a professional manner
• Collection Support: Recommend new books and periodicals to strengthen the library inventory

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 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

• 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 the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines.
• 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.

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.

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.

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.