Library Assistant - ( 23140882 )

LIBRARY ASSISTANT

MONTANA CORRECTIONAL ENTERPRISES

DEER LODGE, MT

MISSION - Montana Department of Corrections is creating a safer Montana through Accountability, Rehabilitation and Empowerment.

If you want to work making positive changes in the community the Montana Department of Corrections is the place for you!

JOB OVERVIEW – This position assists in the delivery of library services in a secure-care correctional environment. Oversees inmates and manages books in the main library and the multiple satellite library facilities. Performs a wide variety of general library work in technical and/or public services to assist patrons with daily operational needs of the library, such as copying, cataloguing, processing, circulation and shelving library materials; performs related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS - High School Diploma or equivalent and two years of correctional or library experience.

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS – Resume and State of Montana Application

Applications submitted without required materials will not be considered

Materials submitted but not requested will not be considered in the selection process, please make sure all attachments are marked as RELEVANT

If another department vacancy occurs in this job title within six months, the same applicant pool may be used for the selection.

Background screens which may include criminal records check, child/patient/offender abuse registries, and reference checks will be conducted for this position.

BENEFITS - Health, dental, vision & prescription coverage for self or dependents available from date of hire, 15 paid vacation days, 12 sick days & 10-11 paid holidays annually, and membership in Retirement system with state contribution (vesting applies). Employment with the state may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness under PSLF.

Click here for more info: https://statecareers.mt.gov/_docs/StatewideBenefitsFlyer.pdf

NOTICES

Prison Rape Elimination Act of 2003 - Any person who has been convicted of engaging in or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force, or coercion, or is the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse; or any person who has been civilly or administratively adjusted to have engaged in the activity as described are not qualified for this position.

Tobacco Free - Use of all tobacco products, including smokeless tobacco products and tobacco substitutes in Department of Corrections buildings, is prohibited. In secure care facilities possession of tobacco products is also prohibited.

The Montana Department of Corrections is an EOE/M/F/D/V/SO (Equal Opportunity Employer: Minority, Female, Disabled, Veteran, Sexual Orientation)

High School Diploma or equivalent and two years of correctional or library experience.

Applicant Pool Statement : If another department vacancy occurs in this job title within six months, the same applicant pool may be used for the selection. Training Assignment : This agency may use a training assignment. Employees in training assignments may be paid below the base pay established by the agency pay rules. Conditions of the training assignment will be stated in writing at the time of hire.

Salary: $ 17.68 - 18.35 Hourly Telework Eligibility : Not Telework Eligible Benefits Package Eligibility : Health Insurance, Paid Leave & Holidays, Retirement Plan

Number of Openings : 1 Employee Status : Regular Schedule : Full-Time

Shift : Day Job Travel : No

Primary Location : Deer Lodge Agency : Department of Corrections Union : Montana Federation of Public Employees

Posting Date : Mar 21, 2023, 4:25:59 PM Closing Date (based on your computer's timezone): Apr 12, 2023, 12:59:00 AM

Required Application Materials : None

Contact Name : Amanda Yocom | Contact Email : amanda.yocom@mt.gov | Contact Phone : 406-444-0439