LIBRARY ASSISTANT

The GEO Group; Eagle Pass (TX); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Health Savings Account

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discount

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

401(k)

Pet Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Training

Flexible Spending Account

Job summary

The GEO Group in Eagle Pass, TX is seeking a Library Assistant to organize and maintain the circulation of library materials, assist in training detainee library aides, and help patrons select books and periodicals. You will conduct inventories and keep precise records of circulation and inventory in a secure facility.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent; a Bachelor's degree in library sciences or related field is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent certification required.
• Bachelor’s degree in library sciences or related field or provisional/professional Librarian Certification preferred.
• Experience and/or training preferred in assisting in the operation of a small institutional library preferred.
• You’ll spend most of your time walking and standing in a comfortable library setting.

Responsibilities

• Organize and maintain the circulation of library materials.
• Assist in training and directing detainee library aides.
• Help patrons select library books, periodicals, and materials.
• Conduct library inventories.
• Keep accurate records on circulation, inventory, newspapers, and magazines.
• You may help instructors with library orientation.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in library sciences or related field

Job description

Benefits Information

Full-time employees will enjoy a competitive benefits package with options for you and your family including:

• 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

The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Overview:

Are you looking for a career you can feel good about? We hire only those that strive to do their best. By joining our family, you’ll receive the honor and recognition that comes with working for the industry’s global leader in evidenced based rehabilitation.

Who We Are

GEO provides complementary, turnkey solutions for numerous government partners worldwide across a spectrum of diversified correctional and community reentry services. From the development of state-of-the-art facilities and the provision of management services and evidence-based rehabilitation to the post-release reintegration and supervision of individuals in the community, GEO offers fully diversified, cost-effective services that deliver enhanced quality and improved outcomes.

Why Work for GEO

• We believe that work is more than a place you go to every day. It is about being inspired and motivated to achieve extraordinary things.


• Employee benefits play an important role in making The GEO Group a great place to work. At GEO, we believe in the three pillars of employee wellbeing: physical, emotional, and financial. With comprehensive benefits and competitive wages, we trust that you will find all the resources you need here to be successful.

Responsibilities

Your main tasks:

• Organize and maintain the circulation of library materials.


• Assist in training and directing detainee library aides.


• Help patrons select library books, periodicals, and materials.


• Conduct library inventories.


• Keep accurate records on circulation, inventory, newspapers, and magazines.


• You may help instructors with library orientation.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent certification required.


• Bachelor’s degree in library sciences or related field or provisional/professional Librarian Certification preferred.


• Experience and/or training preferred in assisting in the operation of a small institutional library preferred.


• You’ll spend most of your time walking and standing in a comfortable library setting.

You should also be able to:

• Lift/carry up to 20 lbs. and push/pull up to 60 lbs. (occasionally heavier).


• Work with machinery and climb (occasionally).

GEO Secured Services Pay: Pay USD $17.75/Hr.