Detention Facility Law Librarian

GardaWorld Federal Services; Surprise (AZ); On-site; USD 47,517 - 67,677; Full time

Job summary

GardaWorld Federal Services in Surprise, AZ is seeking a qualified individual to manage and maintain the detention facility's law library, ensuring residents have access to legal reference materials and research resources.

The candidate will oversee library organization, support operational procedures, and ensure compliance with legal access requirements. Qualifications include a Master of Library Science (or equivalent) and at least one year of experience in a similar environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of professional library experience in a correctional, detention, or law enforcement environment.
• Experience navigating legal databases and managing restricted electronic terminals.
• Ability to maintain meticulous facility logs and ensure compliance with government contract standards.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and organize legal reference materials and legal access systems within the detention facility law library.
• Coordinate resident access to law library services according to facility schedules.
• Ensure compliance with government detention standards and operational procedures.

Skills

Strong organization

Attention to detail

Professionalism

Confidentiality

Ability to manage legal resources

Effective communication

Education

Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) or Master of Library Science (MLS)

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

LexisNexis

Westlaw

Job description

GardaWorld Federal Services in Surprise, AZ is seeking a qualified individual to manage and maintain the detention facility's law library, ensuring residents have access to legal reference materials and research resources.

The candidate will oversee library organization, support operational procedures, and ensure compliance with legal access requirements. Qualifications include a Master of Library Science (or equivalent) and at least one year of experience in a similar environment.