Librarian (Civilian)

Richmond City Sheriff’s Office (RCSO); Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Richmond City Sheriff’s Office seeks a Librarian to oversee the inmate library at the Richmond City Justice Center. A Master’s in Library Science and three years of librarian experience are required; CJ environment experience is preferred. Proficiency with Word, Excel and Outlook is expected to support daily operations and reporting.

The role includes library management, budgeting, and providing inmate assistance, with duties expanding to historical archiving and policy communication.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Library Science.
• Three years of experience as a librarian.
• Preferred experience as librarian in a criminal justice environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the inmate library in accordance with standards and SOPs.
• Ensure library is stocked with current periodicals and books (min 200 books, 100 magazines).
• Assist inmates with checking out materials and completing letters/forms.
• Maintain logs of visits to POD areas needing library services.
• Manage the computerized inmate check out/return system and overdue notices.
• Prepare monthly patron/usage and budget reports for the Major of Services.
• Act as Historian by maintaining a Richmond City Justice Center scrapbook.
• Maintain a monthly operating budget of $500 and submit receipts.
• Explain new policies to inmates and the general public monthly.
• Initiate daily attendance sheets.
• Review eligibility of pre-trial offenders for library use for cases/trials.
• Carry out other duties as directed by the Major of Services or Sheriff.

Skills

Librarian experience

MS Office proficiency

Criminal justice environment preferred

Education

Master's Degree in Library Science

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Job Description

The Richmond City Justice Center Services Division is seeking highly qualified candidates for the position of Librarian. The work location is the Richmond City Justice Center.

The Richmond City Justice Center Services Division is seeking highly qualified candidates for the position of Librarian. The work location is the Richmond City Justice Center.

The Librarian is charged with responsibility for the overall operation of the inmate library.

The Librarian must have a Master’s Degree in Library Science and three (3) years of experience as a librarian. Should be able to demonstrate competencies in Microsoft applications, including Word, Excel and Outlook. The preferred candidate will have experience as a librarian in a criminal justice environment.

Position is open until filled and the position is at-will.

Responsibilities

• Must maintain the Library in accordance with the Minimum Standards for Local Richmond City Justice Centers and Lock-ups and the Richmond Sheriff Office Standard Operating Procedures.
• Responsible for ensuring that the Library is maintained and stocked with current periodicals and books. The library must have a minimum of 200 books and 100 magazines on hand at all times.
• Acts as a resource person for inmates needing assistance in checking out library materials, books and completing letters and forms.
• Maintains an accurate and up-to-date log of all visits to any POD areas in need of library services.
• Responsible for maintaining the computerized inmate check out/ return system. Ensures that overdue notices are given to inmates in a timely manner.
• Prepares a monthly report to be submitted to the Major of Services detailing how many patrons visited the library, number of books checked out, number of books on hand and how many books were purchased and the money expended.
• Acts as the Richmond City Justice Center Historian by maintaining a scrapbook concerning topics and articles about the Richmond Sheriff’s Office.
• Responsible for maintaining and accounting for an operating budget of $500.00 per month with an expense report and receipt to be submitted to Administration Assistant to the Sheriff at the end of each month.
• Explaining new policies and procedures to the inmate population and the general public on a monthly basis.
• Initiates daily attendance sheets.
• Responsible for reviewing and authorizing the eligibility of pre-trial offenders who need time to use the libraries “law” materials to prepare for their upcoming trials and appeals.
• Carries out any or all other duties as directed by the Major of Services, Sheriff or his or her designee.
  

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Library Science
• Three (3) years of experience as a librarian
• Preferred will have experience as a librarian in a criminal justice environment
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office
  

Company Description

The Richmond City Sheriff’s Office is responsible for maintaining a secure jail and a safe court system and for providing seamless inmate transport and civil process to safety. We remain committed to performing these duties with unsurpassed integrity and professionalism and with progressive training that incorporates best practices and technology.

While partnering with the community, we strive to lower recidivism by providing faith-based and community-based programming that empowers ex-offenders to become productive members of society. If you are looking for a great career, we encourage you to continue with this applicant-friendly, online job application.

The Richmond City Sheriff's Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

Benefits

• Numerous educational partnerships with local institutions of higher learning provide reduced tuition
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Basic Life Insurance
• Group Health Insurance
• Optional Disability and Family Life Insurance
• Certified V3 Employer
• Direct Deposit
• Optional Deferred Compensation Retirement
• Virginia Retirement System Retirement with Hazardous Duty Supplement for Deputies
• 13 Paid Holidays
• 13 Accrued Vacation Days Per Year
• 15 Days Military Leave per Military Fiscal Year
• 13 Accrued Sick Days Per Year