Library Assistant 5-E7

State-of-Michigan; Kincheloe (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Michigan Department of Corrections seeks a Library Assistant to support library operations inside a secure facility. The role involves preparing library call-outs and ensuring services for prisoners in accordance with MDOC policy and procedures.

The position is full-time, located within the secure perimeter, with daily face-to-face contact with prisoners. High school diploma is typically required, and advancement follows the Library Assistant series (5/6/E7) per MDOC guidelines.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience as Library Assistant 5/6/7 or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to work in a secure facility with prisoners.

Responsibilities

• Assist facility librarian in managing library operations.
• Prepare library call-outs and ensure services for prisoners.
• Work face-to-face with prisoners daily within MDOC policy.

Skills

Library operations

Face-to-face contact

Policy compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Assists facility librarian in managing library operations. Prepares library call-outs and ensures that library services are provided to prisoners per MDOC policy and procedure. This position will be located within the secure perimeter on a full-time basis and will have face to face contact with prisoners on a daily basis.

Employer Information

The Michigan Department of Corrections is proud to be a Michigan Veteran's Affairs Agency (MVAA) Gold Level Veteran Friendly Employer.

MDOC is proud to employ nearly 1,500 veterans and actively serving military members across the department. The Department has many benefits and services available to support our military and veteran employees, spouses, and families. Learn more about what makes MDOC a Gold-Level Veteran Friendly Employer here.

Education

• Education level typically acquired through completion of high school.

Experience

• Library Assistant 5 No specific type or amount is required.
• Library Assistant 6 One year of experience equivalent to a Library Assistant 5.
• Library Assistant E7 Two years of experience equivalent to a Library Assistant, including one year equivalent to a Library Assistant 6.

Your application for any position does not guarantee that you will be contacted by the Department for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.

The Department of Corrections may screen out job applicants who have been convicted of a felony in accordance with Public Act 191 of 2017. Applicants who have been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony are ineligible for employment with the Department of Corrections until satisfactory completion of any sentence imposed, including parole or probation.

New hires to the MDOC along with previous MDOC employees that are returning after being away from the department for more than two years will complete Non-Custody New Employee Training (NCNET) either 40 hours or 80 hours of initial in-person training based on their level of offender contact and job classification. All new employees will complete additional online training to successfully complete their non-custody new employee training.

REQUIRED INFORMATION: Employment in the state classified service demands a high degree of loyalty and imposes high ethical standards on employees to ensure the integrity of state government and maintain effective services. All employees must meet these ethical standards and all appointing authorities are obligated to enforce these ethical standards. As part of this effort all employees are required to report any possible conflict of interest, please review the information and be prepared to respond to questions related to the information in your application. Ethical Standards and Conduct (Note: you do not need to fill out the form).

This is a drug and alcohol test-designated position. Applicants are required to complete a drug test within 24 hrs. of a conditional offer of employment.