TDCJ - Librarian II - Unit Law Librarian

Texas Department Of Criminal Justice; Jasper (TX); Vor Ort; USD 45.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Texas Department Of Criminal Justice is seeking a diligent law library staff member to maintain and organize required materials, ensuring inmates have access to legal resources while avoiding giving legal advice.

You will manage inventory and logs, process inmate legal research requests, coordinate with security staff, and support virtual court hearings and attorney visits, upholding confidentiality and policy compliance.

Qualifikationen

• Criminal justice experience and related skills required.
• Strong time management and attention to detail are essential.
• Ability to process information accurately and maintain logs.

Aufgaben

• Maintain, organize, and update law library materials (books, statutes, case reporters, digests, forms, and electronic resources).
• Ensure inmates have timely access to legal research materials per Access to Courts standards and unit 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 inmate legal research requests, including photocopies or printed materials, per policy.
• Coordinate with security staff to operate the law library and comply with scheduling requirements.
• Facilitate virtual court hearings, attorney calls, and attorney visits, ensuring confidentiality and proper documentation.
• Process indigent inmate requests for legal supplies and correspondence materials, with timely distribution.

Kenntnisse

Criminal justice experience

Time management

Detail oriented

Strong work ethic

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree

4 years of criminal justice experience

Jobbeschreibung

• 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
  • You have good time management skills
  • You detail oriented and a strong work ethic

  You'd be a GREAT fit if:

  • You have a bachelor's degree or 4 years of criminal justice experience
  • You have knowledge of conducting legal research
  • You have an understanding of federal and state laws You display exceptional professionalism.

• Additional Information

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

• Contact Information

  Outside applicants will be required to submit to pre-employment drug testing as a condition of employment.

  Questions concerning this Questions concerning the applicationposition can be directed to: process can be directed to: Sonia Navarrete Harmony LopezHiring Manager OR Human Resources936-437-3420 [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, ht p://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.

  Eligibility

  An 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.