Corrections Library Manager: Lead & Develop Programs

State of Missouri; Farmington (MO); On-site; USD 49,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Missouri State Employee Retirement Sys

Deferred compensation plan

Health insurance

Paid life insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Cafeteria plan

Paid holidays

10 hours annual leave per month

10 hours sick leave per month

Uniforms provided

Pre-service and in-service training

Access to credit union

Direct deposit of paycheck

Employee health, wellness and safety

MOST 529 College Savings Program

Job summary

The Missouri Department of Corrections seeks a qualified individual to serve as Administrator over the offender library and related institutional library services. You will plan and direct all library operations, review and catalog materials, and prepare budget requests for library resources.

You will also train offender assistants, assist patrons, and ensure compliance with rules and regulations while maintaining a positive library environment for staff and inmates.

Qualifications

• Four or more years of library, education, or correctional experience.
• Earned credit hours from an accredited college or university may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required experience, at a rate of 30 credit hours for one year.

Responsibilities

• Administers the offender library and related institutional library services, planning and directing all related operations.
• Reviews, evaluates, selects, orders, and catalogs library materials and equipment.
• Prepares and maintains budget requests for library materials, supplies, and equipment.
• Prepares required reports on or before deadlines.
• Promotes library materials and displays to foster a positive environment.
• Trains and supervises offender assistants to perform routine library tasks.
• Instructs and assists patrons in locating materials in print and electronic resources.
• Exercises initiative and independent judgment in library operations; follows general administrative direction.
• Performs work according to established rules and regulations.

Skills

Library experience

Correctional experience

Education

Accredited college credits substitution

Job description

The Missouri Department of Corrections seeks a qualified individual to serve as Administrator over the offender library and related institutional library services. You will plan and direct all library operations, review and catalog materials, and prepare budget requests for library resources.

You will also train offender assistants, assist patrons, and ensure compliance with rules and regulations while maintaining a positive library environment for staff and inmates.