Librarian (Correctional Facility) Job at CA Department of Corrections & Rehabili

Job Description and Duties

Under the direct supervision of the Supervisor of Correctional Education Programs or their administrator designee, the librarian will operate smaller or less complicated libraries and/or legal content access points within the institution.

The Librarian will perform difficult professional work in connection with selecting, cataloging, loaning, or the reference use of books and other library materials and media formats.

The Librarian will maintain order and supervise incarcerated persons who are accessing the recreation library, and/or legal content contained in either the print collection or the Law Library Electronic Delivery system (LLEDS).

The Librarian could direct a Library Technical Assistant (LTS) and/or incarcerated clerk assigned to assist them during all or a portion of their work shift depending on the institution’s operational needs.

The Librarian will work professionally with all Department employees and incarcerated persons.

The Librarian may be assigned to multiple work locations during the work week and/or workday according to the institution’s need to provide incarcerated person’s access to the library resources.

See attached Duty Statement.

Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position. Please indicate on application if you are applying for Training and Development.

CDCR/CCHCS employees are encouraged to use their existing CDCR email address on their job application. Main communication for this position will be through email. Please ensure you have a valid email address on your application.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• LIBRARIAN (CORRECTIONAL FACILITY)

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-496912

Position #(s): 056-234-2952-XXX

Working Title: Librarian (Correctional Facility)

Classification: LIBRARIAN (CORRECTIONAL FACILITY)

Salary: $5,649.00 - $7,800.00 A (minimum classification salary or minimum alternate range when applicable)

# of Positions: 2

Work Location: San Luis Obispo County

Telework: In Office

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Work Shift: 0730-1530

Work Week: Monday-Friday

Department Information

Vision: We enhance public safety and promote successful community reintegration through education, treatment and active participation in rehabilitative and restorative justice programs.

Mission: To facilitate the successful reintegration of the individuals in our care back to their communities equipped with the tools to be drug‑free, healthy, and employable members of society by providing education, treatment, rehabilitative, and restorative justice programs, all in a safe and humane environment.

California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) and California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS) are committed to building an inclusive and culturally diverse workplace. We are determined to attract and hire more candidates from diverse communities and empower all employees from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and personal experiences. We proudly foster inclusion and drive collaborative efforts to increase representation at all levels of the Department.

Special Requirements

Do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for a job vacancy, such as your State application, resume, or educational transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number (SSN), birthdate, student identification number, driver’s license number (unless required), basis of eligibility, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. Confidential information on the first page of applications submitted electronically online, such as Easy ID number, SSN, examination related information, and driver’s licence number will automatically be redacted upon submission.

Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are meeting Minimum Qualifications with education, you should include your unofficial transcripts/diploma for verification. Official transcripts may be required upon appointment. If it is determined an applicant does not meet the Minimum Qualifications, the candidate will be withheld from the eligibility list, rendering them inactive and ineligible to be hired for the position. Candidates who have been withheld may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board.

Applicants who completed their education outside of the US (with foreign degrees/transcripts) must obtain and submit verification of U.S. course/degree equivalency. Foreign education credential evaluation services can be found at NACES | National Association of Credential Evaluation Services.

Candidates new to CDCR/CCHCS are required to submit to a background investigation process utilizing Live Scan Fingerprinting, as well as a Tuberculosis test/evaluation prior to appointment, followed by department annual Tuberculosis testing/evaluation thereafter.

When submitting supporting documents, PDF file format is preferred.

CDCR/CCHCS utilizes E‑Verify to confirm candidate’s identity and employment authorization. For more information about E‑Verify, you may go to www.e‑verify.gov .

This advertisement may be used for other vacancies that occur during the life of this recruitment.

Desirable Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Willingness to create and promote an equitable and inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated and valued.

Contact Information

Human Resources Contact: Emma Andreasen (805) 547-7889, Emma.Andreasen@cdcr.ca.gov

Hiring Unit Contact: CMC Hiring Unit (805) 547-7699, m_cmcempoffice@cdcr.ca.gov

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact

Steve Willingham, Captain, AI (805) 547-7079, Steve.Willingham@cdcr.ca.gov

Eligibility Information

To obtain list eligibility for Librarian, CF, before applying for the position, you must first take and pass the examination here .

Transcript Information

Please provide a copy of your school transcripts that document graduate library courses with your application. If you do not submit the required documents your application will not be considered. You will be required to provide original sealed transcripts prior to appointment if you are the selected candidate.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation. It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug‑free workplace. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.