Law Library Officer

Richwood Correctional Center•Monroe, LA

6d•$19

About The Position

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Assist with the planning and organization of library programs for detainees. Responsible for supervision of detainees while accessing law library services. Adhere to and enforce library policies and programs. Provide readers’ advisory services on basis of knowledge of current reviews and bibliographies. Select, acquire and organize library materials for convenient access. Review requests, and select books and other library materials according to mental state, educational background, and special needs of inmates. Assemble book reviews for institution’s bulletins or newspapers, and circulate reviews among inmates. Provide disabled or bedridden detainees with reading aids, such as prism glasses, page turners, book stands, audiobooks, or phonograph records. Promote the development of positive social skills through modeling appropriate behaviors and intervening when inappropriate behaviors are observed. Maintain accountability of detainees and property; adhere to safety practices. It is expected that the incumbent shall perform other duties as determined by management. Required Knowledge Skills/Abilities: Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines. Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software. Education and Experience: High School diploma or equivalent Certification as a detention/corrections officer and six (6) months related experience required At least two years related experience required. Valid ID required Physical Requirements: The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to satisfactorily perform these essential functions without causing an undue hardship for the employer. Continuous sitting up to 2 hours per shift Ability to work continuously on a telephone/computer/scanner/fax/copier or other office equipment for up to 2 hours or more per shift with scheduled breaks Frequent periods of walking and/or standing Occasional lifting and carrying up to 20 lbs Frequent grasping, reaching, pushing, pulling, bending, twisting Pay $19.46 Hours: M-F 8:00-4:00

Requirements

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
High School diploma or equivalent
Certification as a detention/corrections officer and six (6) months related experience required
At least two years related experience required.
Valid ID required
Continuous sitting up to 2 hours per shift
Ability to work continuously on a telephone/computer/scanner/fax/copier or other office equipment for up to 2 hours or more per shift with scheduled breaks
Frequent periods of walking and/or standing
Occasional lifting and carrying up to 20 lbs
Frequent grasping, reaching, pushing, pulling, bending, twisting

Responsibilities

Assist with the planning and organization of library programs for detainees.
Responsible for supervision of detainees while accessing law library services.
Adhere to and enforce library policies and programs.
Provide readers’ advisory services on basis of knowledge of current reviews and bibliographies.
Select, acquire and organize library materials for convenient access.
Review requests, and select books and other library materials according to mental state, educational background, and special needs of inmates.
Assemble book reviews for institution’s bulletins or newspapers, and circulate reviews among inmates.
Provide disabled or bedridden detainees with reading aids, such as prism glasses, page turners, book stands, audiobooks, or phonograph records.
Promote the development of positive social skills through modeling appropriate behaviors and intervening when inappropriate behaviors are observed.
Maintain accountability of detainees and property; adhere to safety practices.
Perform other duties as determined by management.