Inmate Library Manager

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

We recognize your time is valuable, so please apply if you meet the following required qualifications.

Education

• Master’s degree in Library Science from a school that is accredited by the American Library Association.

Experience

• Three (3) years of professional library experience

Other Requirements

Training with the exception of Arizona driver’s license to be provided on-the-job:

• FEMA NIMS – IS100 AND 700
• OSHA training
• Payroll training
• PREA training
• A valid Arizona driver’s license
• Prior to hiring, the Sheriff's Office requires that all candidates pass an extensive background review.

Our Preferred Candidate has

• Lead of supervisory experience

ESSENTIAL JOB TASKS

The tasks listed are a representation and not an all-inclusive list of essential job tasks for this position.

• Schedule and supervise library operations; including library budget to ensure cost effectiveness
• Recruit, interview, and train employees; complete Employee Performance Appraisals
• Assist in the development and implementation of procedures, processes, programs, department goals and strategic planning
• Responsible for the solicitation of donated books from libraries and community organizations; maintain financial statements; and schedule pick-up and delivery of books
• Purchase new and used library materials and equipment
• Collect and compile statistical library operational data; prepare reports
• Develop and update library distribution, purchasing and donation schedules
• Resolve inmate grievances
• Sort, classify, and organize storage of library materials
• Select vendors for new and used books along with magazines
• Maintain administrative, personnel, and vertical reference files
• Plan and conduct staff meetings; and training sessions
• Provide reference and reader’s advisory service
• Coordinate distribution of books to jails
• Coordinate the acquisition and installation of new equipment and supplies
• Respond to inquiries via telephone, email, in person, and through written correspondence
• Plan for expansion, improvement, and design of jail library
• Review payroll and leave requests
• Be present at work site to perform assigned tasks at the times and dates scheduled and/or assigned by the supervisor

Working Conditions

Must work effectively and safely in a high security environment.

Work is performed:

• Frequently indoors and outdoors
• Frequently in temperatures above 90 degrees
• Rarely in temperatures below 40 degrees
• Rarely exposed to chemical/fumes
• Rarely exposed to smoke/dust
• Rarely exposed wet/damp areas
• Rarely in confined areas
• Frequently using stairs or ladders
• Unprotected heights rarely
• Rarely exposed to high noise levels
• Rarely in dim or bright lighting
• Rarely exposed to contagious diseases

Physical Environment:

• Sitting
• Standing
• Walking
• Driving a vehicle
• Speaking
• Hearing
• Seeing
• Reading
• Bending/kneeling
• Reaching
• Twisting
• Climbing
• Crouching
• Balancing
• Lifting floor to waist fifty (50) pounds
• Lifting waist to shoulder fifty (50) pounds
• Lifting shoulder to overhead fifty (50) pounds
• Carrying a weight of fifty (50) pounds for a distance of 100 feet
• Pushing/pulling a weight of twenty (350) pounds for a distance of 1000 feet

Social Environment:

• Rarely exposed to emergencies or traumatic subject matter
• Frequently in a dangerous environment
• Constantly interrupted and under time pressures to complete tasks
• Constantly handling a high volume of work accurately
• Frequently handling multiple tasks or complicated tasks
• Frequently unscheduled or changing tasks
• Frequently making decisions
• Frequently requires concentration/vigilance
• Frequently working in a team environment
• Rarely working in isolation
• Constantly working in close proximity with others including public contact
• Rarely working overtime/rotating shifts

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of

• principles and theories of library science

Skilled in

• above average communication (verbal and written)

Ability to

• plan, organize, and direct library programs and activities
• supervise and train paraprofessional and support employees
• apply library principles, methods, materials, and practices