Library Assistant — Corrections Facility

The GEO Group, Inc.; Conroe (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Health Savings Account

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discount

Reduced Tuition Rates

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

401(k) Matching

401(k)

Pet Insurance

Paid Training

Flexible Spending Account

Job summary

The GEO Group, Inc. in Conroe, TX is seeking a Library Aide to manage circulation and assist detainee aides in a correctional setting. You will help patrons choose materials and conduct inventories, ensuring accurate records are kept.

Minimum requirements include a high school diploma; a library science degree is preferred. You will spend much of the day walking/standing and perform light lifting as part of routine duties.

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.
• Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age or older.

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.

Skills

Walking and standing

Lifting up to 20 lbs

Customer assistance

Education

Bachelor's degree in library sciences or related field

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The GEO Group, Inc. in Conroe, TX is seeking a Library Aide to manage circulation and assist detainee aides in a correctional setting. You will help patrons choose materials and conduct inventories, ensuring accurate records are kept.

Minimum requirements include a high school diploma; a library science degree is preferred. You will spend much of the day walking/standing and perform light lifting as part of routine duties.