Full Job Description
POSITION: Librarian and Legal Access Monitor #29959
LOCATION: NMCD State Correctional Facility
REPORTS TO: Supervisor of Education
SALARY: Competitive, based on education and experience, $40-53k per annum
SCHEDULE: Variable eight hours per day scheduled at discretion of the Supervisor of Education
SUMMARY:
Ø The Librarian and Legal Access Monitor answers questions from the inmate population and institutional staff pertaining to library resources and programs; completing daily call-outs for inmates; and maintaining accountability for inmates by ensuring appropriate discipline and security guidelines are met. This position replies to inmate correspondence and processes the library mail; keeps all library equipment in proper functioning order; verifies and maintains the denied publication list; visits the Restricted Housing Unit so that inmates have access to a circulation and inventory of books; and meets their reasonable requests for reading material. The position receives compensation competitive to public school librarians, retirement plan through the Educational Retirement Board, medical, vision, dental, personal leave and sick leave.
PURPOSE OF POSITION:
Ø The Librarian and Legal Access Monitor is responsible for oversight and coordination of the day-to-day operations of the library and serves as the Legal Access Monitor for inmate legal access to the courts system at their facility.
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ø High School diploma, GED certification or equivalent is required. A Bachelor’s Degree in any field of study from an accredited college or university is preferred.
Ø Two (2) years of professional level experience related to the purpose of the position defined at the time of recruitment is required.
Ø Experience as a librarian or library associate or any closely related field is preferred. These combinations of education and experience qualify you for the position:
o Education Experience
v High School Diploma or equivalent AND 2 years of experience
v Associate’s, Bachelor’s, Master’s and/or PhD degree AND 0 years of experience
KEY EMPLOYMENT RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Knowledge of basic technical library operations; systems and procedures; of theories, objectives, principles, techniques of librarianship; of standard reference and research methodology, of principles of adult education; some knowledge of program evaluation and review techniques
- Ability to use and explain library rules and regulations; to present written and oral communications clearly and concisely; ability to enter information on the computer, become proficient with inventory software, prepare purchase requisitions for ordering and payment of supplies, books, materials and periodicals
- Ability to prepare and oversee budgets; to work effectively with inmates, employees and professional colleagues, and the general public
- Ability to facilitate a library within a correctional setting
- Supervises and directs facility library in accordance with state and federal law, ACA, NMCD, and local policy
- Communicates with education and facility staff when implementing program change.
- Prepares budget requests for library programs, orders school supplies, and prepares records and reports
- Demonstrate the ability to maintain the library software system currently being implemented at the facilities and performing library services
- Develop and maintain a positive and collaborative working relationship with Personnel, Business Office, and Central Office staff
- Perform related duties as required
EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:
Ø This position is designated as safety sensitive.
Ø Employment is subject to pre-employment and random testing, in accordance with all terms and conditions of federal and state law, rules and regulations in relation to alcohol and/or drug testing.
Ø Must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico Driver’s License.
Ø Must be U.S. Citizen, reached the age of majority, and must not have been convicted of a felony.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Ø Work is performed in an adult prison environment, which includes daily contact with and supervision of inmates.
Ø Willingness to work under potentially dangerous circumstances in a correctional facility and maintain strict fidelity to security protocols.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Ø 90% indoor – 10% outdoor. Work is done inside the perimeter of a prison and is potentially a very dangerous environment.
WORK PACE:
Ø 70% deadlines; 30% at own pace.
EQUIPMENT:
Ø PC/terminal, calculator, copy machine, typewriter, fax machine, telephone, scanner, tape recorder, TV/DVD, keys, stapler, scissors, and vehicle.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Ø Sitting: 50%
Ø Standing: 15%
Ø Walking: 35%
FREQUENCY:
Ø Never = 0%
Ø Rarely = 1 – 10%
Ø Occasionally = 11 – 33%
Ø Frequently = 34 – 66%
Ø Continuously = 67%+
Ø Lifting =
Weight
Frequency
Objects
1 – 10 lbs.
Continuously
Files and paper
11 – 20 lbs.
Occasionally
DVD/Camera/Files
21 – 35 lbs.
Occasionally
Orientation Files
36 – 50 lbs.
Rarely
Equipment
51-75 lbs.
Rarely
Equipment
76 lbs. +
Never
NA
Ø Carrying: 20% – 40%
Ø Driving: 5% – 10%
Ø Bending: 3% – 5%
Ø Squatting: 3% – 5%
Ø Kneeling: 3% – 5%
Ø Crawling: 3% – 5%
Ø Climbing: 5% – 15%
Ø Reaching: 25% – 40%
Ø Grasping: 25% – 40%
Ø Fine Manipulation: 50% – 80%
Ø Vision: Binocular correctable to 20/40
Ø Hearing: Acute hearing required
Ø Pushing: 15% – 25%
Ø Pulling: 15% – 25%
Ø Running: 0% – 3%
DECLARATION: I have read the qualifications and requirements for the position of Librarian and Legal Access Monitor. To the best of my knowledge, I believe that I can perform these duties.
NAME: _______________________________________________________ DATE: ___________________
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $40,000.00 – $53,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Librarian: 2 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
