LIBRARY TECHNICIAN

The GEO Group, Inc.; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The GEO Group, Inc. seeks a Library Technician to support the daily operation of a secure facility library. You will handle cataloging, circulation, and maintenance of periodicals and books, providing information and assistance to users.

You will work under supervision with detainee library aides, assist in selecting new materials, conduct inventories, and maintain records. Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma; a library sciences degree or Librarian Certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in library sciences or related field or Librarian Certification preferred.
• Experience and/or training in operating a small institutional library is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintains and organizes the circulation of library materials.
• Assists in directing and training detainee library aides.
• Assists in selecting library books, periodicals, and materials for purchase.
• Conducts library inventories and maintains records for circulation, inventory, newspapers, and magazines.
• May assist in library orientation for classes with instructors.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in library sciences or related field

Librarian Certification (provisional/professional)

Job description

Vacation Time

80 Hours - One (1) year but less than five (5) years

Benefits Information

• 80 Hours - One (1) year but less than five (5) years


• 120 Hours - Five (5) years but less than ten (10) years


• 160 Hours - Ten (10) years but less than fifteen (15) years


• 200 Hours - Fifteen (15) years and above

SICK TIME: Earn one (1) hour for every thirty (30) hours worked.

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

• 401 (k) + 401(k) Matching


• Vision Insurance


• Health Savings Account


• Employee Discounts


• Dental Insurance


• Jury Duty


• Flexible Spending Account


• Eleven (11) Paid Holidays


• Health Insurance


• Life Insurance


• Tuition Reimbursement


• Reduced Tuition Rates


• Employee Assistance Program


• Pet Insurance


• Paid Training


• Farmers Auto Insurance


• Employee Stock Purchase Plan


• Legal Shield services


• Short- and Long-term Disability Insurance


• Bereavement Leave


• Norton LifeLock benefits


• Critical Illness and Accident Insurance

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

Summary

The Library Technician under direct supervision assists in performing overall daily maintenance of the library to include ordering, cataloging, classifying, circulation, and maintaining all library periodicals, books, and materials. Provides information and assistance on use of the card catalog.

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• The Library Technician maintains and organizes the circulation of library materials.


• Assists in the directing and training of detainee library aides.


• The Library Technician assists in the selection of library books, periodicals, and materials for purchase.


• Conducts library inventories. Prepares, maintains, and reports appropriate records pertaining to circulation, inventory, newspapers, and magazines.


• The Library Technician may assist in conducting library orientation for classes in coordination with instructors.


• Performs other duties as assigned.

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.

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