Librarian — Corrections & Reentry

The GEO Group Australia Pty Ltd.; South Bay, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

401(k) Matching

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Health Savings Account

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discount

Reduced Tuition Rates

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

401(k)

Pet Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Training

Flexible Spending Account

Job summary

The GEO Group Australia Pty Ltd. is seeking a qualified librarian to manage daily library operations within a detention center environment. This role involves cataloging, circulation, and supervising detainee library aides to maintain an organized and functional library.

You will select materials for purchase, maintain inventories, and contribute to budgets and reports, ensuring compliance with center procedures and standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in library sciences or related field or provisional/professional Librarian Certification required.
• One (1) year work experience and/or training preferred in the operation and maintenance of a small institutional library.
• Must have overall knowledge of library operations, procedures, and structures as evidenced in work experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintains, organizes and supervises the circulation of library materials.
• Supervises and trains detainee library aides.
• Recommends library procedures and regulations for the Center.
• Selects books, periodicals and materials for purchase. Develops and maintains a balanced collection appropriate to the needs of the assigned detainee population.
• Conducts library inventories. Prepares, maintains and reports appropriate records pertaining to circulation, inventory, newspapers and magazines.
• May conduct library orientation for classes in coordination with instructors.
• Assists in preparation of library budget.
• Prepares and submits special reports as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Library operations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in library sciences or related field

Job description

The GEO Group Australia Pty Ltd. is seeking a qualified librarian to manage daily library operations within a detention center environment. This role involves cataloging, circulation, and supervising detainee library aides to maintain an organized and functional library.

You will select materials for purchase, maintain inventories, and contribute to budgets and reports, ensuring compliance with center procedures and standards.