CDOC Technician III (Library) - Rifle Job at Colorado Department of Revenue in R

Join to apply for the CDOC Technician III (Library) - Rifle role at the Colorado Department of Revenue . Due to the State's current hiring freeze, this position will not be filled until January 1, 2026, or after, unless a hiring freeze waiver/exemption has been approved. Department Information Our professionals strive to support state government and the citizens of Colorado. Customer service is a key component for every position in state government as is the focus on ideas and ways to redesign the delivery of services in making state government more effective and efficient. Benefits Distinctive career advancement opportunities throughout the state system; Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan plus 401K and 457 plans; Medical and dental health plans; Short and long term disability coverage; Paid life insurance; 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave; Wellness program, tuition reimbursement, training opportunities and more; Visit State of Colorado Employee Benefits for more information. Who May Apply This position is open to residents of Colorado. Location This position will be working at the Rifle Correctional Center. This posting may be used to fill future vacancies at this location. Description Of Job Under the direction of a Regional Librarian, Programs Manager and Programs Supervisor, supervise the daily operation of a library in an adult correctional facility serving offenders of multiple classification levels. Working closely with the Regional Librarian, Program Manager/Administrator V, and Program Supervisor, it designs and implements the administrative operations of the library, including creating and revising procedures; writing, updating, and revising procedure manuals; planning, scheduling, and assigning work projects to offender library employees; developing work standards and monitoring work quality and flow; monitoring and planning for the expenditure of library funds; solving and proposing solutions to problems affecting the library operations and work standards; and exercising discretion regarding the application of library policies and procedures. This position will make them available to assist in other areas of the facility during emergency situations/lockdowns. Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities Answer requests for information by conducting reference interviews, determining where to locate the desired information and executing the search; Provide instruction to library users on information literacy and library skills; Inform library users about availability of interlibrary loan; screen requests for compatibility with selection criteria; instruct patrons on loan procedures; search incoming books for content and contraband; Provide library service to inmates in Restricted Housing/diagnostic units who cannot visit the library; Recommend materials for addition to the library collection to meet the educational, informational and recreational needs of the inmate population; Assign classification numbers and subject headings for new materials by copying existing catalog records and modifying to comply with Dewey Decimal Classification, Abridged and Sears List of Subject Headings; Monitor behavior of inmate library users, enforce security regulations and library rules, call for the ejection of problem inmates, write reports on rule infractions, and act on resolving conflicts between offenders; Prepare annual funding requests; Report annual library expenditures; Compose and distribute monthly narrative and statistical reports; Supervise inmate library clerks through the assignment of tasks, monitoring progress and workflow, scheduling work, establishing work standards, and checking the final product; Provide initial and ongoing training for inmate library clerks; Other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Three (3) years of *technical or **high level clerical experience (This work experience must be clearly described, in your own words, in the work history section of your application to meet this requirement.) A new work experience less than full time will be prorated. Technical work is defined as skilled work in the practical application of specialized techniques, procedures, practices, or methods in order to accomplish tasks. The specialized work is a direct extension of a professional field which requires an understanding of that field, the nature of the work requires that it revert to a professional if not performed by a technician. High Level clerical experience includes the following: document creation, word processing; create and revise office procedures; compiling and formatting the content for program materials such as annual reports and newsletters; screening documents and supporting information to determine eligibility, authenticity, or identity; accounting for the unit's allotted funds by authorizing operating expenditures. Education and Experience A combination of college or university school course work in Criminal Justice, Business Management, Public Administration, Information Science , or a related field and related experience as defined above equal to three (3) years. (You must submit a copy of your unofficial college transcript with your name, college name, degree and date conferred in order to receive credit.) If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications, you MUST attach a copy of your unofficial college transcript to this application that include your name, name of the institution, degree, and date conferred (in pdf or jpg format). Required Competencies Ability to work directly with inmates in a prison environment; Exceptional interpersonal/customer service skills; Ability to train/instruct others; Experience with Microsoft Excel and Word: must have the ability to create, edit and manipulate data; Ability to correspond and share documents via e-mail; Effective written and oral communication skill; Self-control, a strong sense of ability to work in stressful, potentially violent situations; Ability to remain alert, emotionally stable, and mentally resilient under pressure and observant throughout their shift; Tolerance to stress, confinement, and high-stakes interaction; Ability to read and comprehend the English language; Ability to effectively communicate fluently in English both verbally and in writing; Ability to create accessible documents and technical content that follows plain language guidelines with accessibility in mind. Preferred Qualifications Relevant technical experience with the State of Colorado; Knowledge of library services; Experience using an integrated library system (ILS); Experience selecting, processing, shelving, and/or maintaining library materials; Experience working with a diverse population. Conditions of Employment Must be 21 years of age; Possess a valid driver’s license and maintain a safe driving record; Possess a high school diploma or GED; Have no felony convictions or disqualifying offenses; Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States to be appointed to this position; Successfully pass all modules of the six‑week Colorado Department of Corrections Basic Training; Possess the physical ability to successfully complete Defensive Tactics. #J-18808-Ljbffr