TDCJ - Librarian II - Unit Law Librarian

Texas Department Of Criminal Justice; Kenedy (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Texas Department Of Criminal Justice seeks a Librarian II - Unit Law Librarian to maintain and organize law library materials for inmate legal research while ensuring access to courts standards and confidentiality across the unit. The role involves coordinating with security staff, scheduling virtual court hearings, and processing legal requests with meticulous record-keeping.

Applicants should have a bachelor’s degree or four years of criminal justice experience and be able to conduct legal

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or four years of criminal justice experience required.
• Ability to conduct legal research and interpret federal and state laws.
• Pre-employment drug testing is required.
• Eligibility to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, organize, and update law library materials for inmates.
• Coordinate with security staff and schedule virtual court hearings.
• Process inmate legal research requests, including copies or printed materials.
• Facilitate attorney visits and verify credentials and records.
• Maintain logs, sign-in sheets, grievance responses, and other Access to Courts documentation.
• Ensure access to courts standards and confidentiality in line with policy.

Skills

Criminal justice experience

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree or four years of criminal justice experience

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.

Librarian II - Unit Law Librarian Additional Information:Travel None - Position may make day trips, but no overnight trips onth 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.

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.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of applications, unless specifically stated in the job vacancy notice.