LIBRARY ASSISTANT 5-E7

Full Job Description

Prepares library call-outs and ensures that library services are provided to prisoners per MDOC policy and procedure. Maintains order and security in the facility library. This position will be located within the secure perimeter on a full-time basis and will have face to face contact with prisoners on a daily basis.


Position Description

Requirements

Education
Education level typically acquired through completion of high school.

Experience
Library Assistant 5
No specific type or amount is required.

Library Assistant 6
One year of experience equivalent to a Library Assistant 5.

Library Assistant E7
Two years of experience equivalent to a Library Assistant, including one year equivalent to a Library Assistant 6.

Additional Information

YOUR APPLICATION FOR ANY POSITION DOES NOT GUARANTEE YOU WILL BE CONTACTED BY THE DEPARTMENT/AGENCY FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION.

Applicants that proceed to the interview process will be notified exclusively via email. Please ensure the email address you provide is valid, and is frequently accessed.

ONLY THOSE APPLICANTS INTERVIEWED WILL BE NOTIFIED OF THE RESULTS. Applicants who fail to provide the information requested in this posting may be removed from consideration.

Applications will be screened on information provided on the application itself.

Please include your resume and cover letter for additional consideration, but it will not be accepted as a substitution for a completed application.

During the online application process any additional documentation that is required must be attached from your master profile to the individual application.

The Department of Correction may screen out individuals who have been convicted of a felony in accordance with Public Act 191 of 2017.

An applicant who has been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony shall not be eligible for employment until one year after satisfactory completion of any sentence imposed, including parole or probation.

However, an applicant with a conviction for a violation of the controlled substance act or criminal sexual conduct in any jurisdiction, including the military, will be ineligible for consideration for employment by the Department of Corrections.

Employment in the state classified service demands a high degree of loyalty and imposes high ethical standards on employees to ensure the integrity of state government and maintain effective services. All employees must meet these ethical standards and all appointing authorities are obligated to enforce these ethical standards.

As part of this effort all employees are required to report any possible conflict of interest, please review the information and be prepared to complete the form, you may complete the form now and bring it OR fill it out at interview if selected. CS-1783 form (Download PDF reader)

READ CAREFULLY -- TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE POSITION WE ARE ASKING YOU TO DO THE FOLLOWING:

1. Apply for this position online via NEOGOV; click on "Apply" in the job posting for instructions on submitting your electronic application. Hard copy applications are not accepted.
2. Attach a resume identifying specific experience and dates of employment. Dates of employment should include month and year and hours per week.
3. Attach a cover letter.
4. If applicable/You would like credit for your education, attach a copy of an official transcript(s).

Your education listed cannot be used to credential review you for a position unless a copy of an OFFICIAL transcript confirming your education is attached to your electronic application.

We accept scanned copies of official transcripts. We do not accept web-based, internet, or copies of unofficial transcripts.

Official transcripts provide the name of the institution, confirmation that a degree was awarded and on what date, and the registrar's signature.

5. You must provide at least three professional references and their contact information to include phone number, address, email address and fax number.
6. Current MDOC employees must include their current supervisor as one of three professional references.

New hires to the MDOC along with previous MDOC employees that are returning after being away from the department for more than two years will complete Non-Custody New Employee Training (NCNET) either 40 hours or 80 hours of initial in-person training based on their level of offender contact and job classification.

All new employees will complete additional online training to successfully complete their non-custody new employee training.