TDCJ - Librarian II - Unit Law Librarian

Texas Department Of Criminal Justice; Beaumont (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Department Of Criminal Justice seeks a diligent Law Library Assistant to maintain and update law library materials, assist inmates in locating legal resources, and process legal research requests in compliance with Access to Courts standards.

The role involves coordinating with security staff, scheduling virtual court hearings, and managing attorney communications while ensuring confidentiality and proper documentation.

Qualifications

• Criminal justice experience is preferred.
• Strong time-management and detail-oriented work ethic.
• Professionalism and integrity in handling confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, organize, and update law library materials and electronic resources.
• Assist inmates with locating legal resources without giving legal advice.
• Process inmate legal research requests and maintain accurate logs and documentation.
• Coordinate with security staff and schedule virtual court hearings and attorney visits.
• Handle indigent inmate requests for legal supplies and related items with proper eligibility checks.

Skills

Criminal justice experience

Time management

Detail orientation

Professionalism

Education

Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice

Job description

• Job Duties:Maintain, organize, and update all required law library materials, including books, statutes, case reporters, digests, forms, and electronic resources. Ensure inmates have timely access to legal research materials in accordance with Access to Courts standards and unit security procedures. Assist inmates in locating legal resources without providing legal advice. Manage inventory, track usage, and maintain logs related to law library access and materials. Process all inmate legal research requests, including photocopies or printed materials, following policy. Maintain accurate documentation such as sign-in sheets, research logs, and grievance responses related to Access to Courts. Coordinate with security staff to safely operate the law library and maintain compliance with scheduling requirements. Coordinate and facilitate virtual court hearings, ensuring proper scheduling, equipment readiness, offender movement, and documentation. Process, schedule, and monitor attorney telephone calls, maintaining confidentiality and compliance with legal standards. Facilitate attorney visits and attorney representative visits, including verification of credentials, scheduling, and record-keeping. Process indigent inmate requests for legal supplies, correspondence materials, and other Access to Courts related items, ensuring proper eligibility review and timely distribution. Maintain logs and documentation for indigent requests, legal mail submissions, and correspondence supplies issued.You'd be a GOOD fit if:You have criminal justice experience, strong time management skills, and the ability to stay detail oriented while maintaining a solid work ethic. These qualities show reliability, professionalism, and the ability to handle responsibilities accurately and efficiently.You'd be a GREAT fit if:You have a bachelor's degree or four years of criminal justice experience, along with the ability to conduct legal research and interpret federal and state laws. You demonstrate exceptional professionalism and bring the knowledge, judgment, and discipline needed to handle legal and procedural responsibilities with accuracy and integrity.

• Additional Information:Travel None - Position may make day trips, but no overnight trips Work Site Visits No Study Material No Pre-Service Training Academy Required No Hazardous Duty/Longevity Position Hazardous

• Outside applicants will be required to submit to pre-employment drug testing as a condition of employment.Contact Information: Questions concerning this Questions concerning the applicationposition can be directed to: process can be directed to: Janice Demiter Harmony LopezHiring Manager OR Human Resources281-595-3491 [e-mail] [e-mail]

• Important Note to the Candidate:Military PreferenceTo receive MILITARY PREFERENCE, you are required to provide proof by attaching the necessary documentation to this job application.Military Occupation Specialty Codeshttps://hr.sao.texas gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptionsClick on the occupational category for the position.Additional MOS can be found at the State Auditor's Office, Military Crosswalk Guide.The Texas Veterans Commission provides helpful employment information. Go to: http://www.texasskillstowork.com, http://www.onetonline.org, https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions/ or www.careeronestop.org for assistance translating your military experience and training courses into civilian job terms, qualifications/requirements and skill sets.

• EligibilityAn applicant must be eligible to work in the United States and must remain eligible, without sponsorship or any assurance of financial or other assistance from this agency, during the term of their employment.

• EEO Statement:The State of Texas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services. You may make copies of this application and enter different position titles, but each copy must be signed. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of applications, unless specifically stated in the job vacancy notice.