Address:

Education Programs and Community Reentry Division
Arizona State Prison Complex (ASPC) – Tucson
10000 South Wilmot
Tucson, AZ 85734
https://corrections.az.gov/

Salary:  $41,896.00

Grade: 19

Closing Date: 11/13/2024

Do you have experience working in a bookstore? Are you a teacher working on getting your Arizona teaching certifications? This could be a perfect opportunity for you. Apply now!

The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry (ADCRR) is seeking a Resource Center Specialist to manage and support the Resource Center operations within a prison complex.

- Provides and facilitates mandated legal and paralegal access services to the resident population in a timely manner
- Oversees circulation of recreational reading materials
- Provides access to materials useful for reentry
- Trains and oversees resident workforce in carrying out a variety of Resource Center functions
- Assists in ordering Resource Center materials
- Reviews Resource Center materials to ensure they meet Publication review standards
- Catalogs and processes Resource Center materials
- Promotes Resource Center to support ADCRR’s goals
- Attends meetings and trainings
- Prepares reports and memos
- Drives on State business
- Performs other duties appropriate to the assignment

Knowledge of:
- Library laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
- Professional and modern library tools, principles and practices
- Modern library original and copy cataloging standards
- Computers and various software programs (Microsoft Office, Google, and library automation)
- Operation of standard office equipment, including scanners, copiers, and printers
- Principles and practices of inmate management and supervision

Skill in:
- Verbal and written communication
- Organizational and time management
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Motivation and leadership
- Customer service
- Decision making

Ability to:
- Work in a correctional environment
- Possess professional knowledge of all aspects of library principles, concepts, methodologies, and management techniques and apply them in a correctional Resource Center
- Establish and maintain effective work relationships
- Learn and adhere to department policies and procedures
- Perform all required tasks in a timely manner

- An associate degree or higher in Library Sciences or a related field
- State service and experience providing assistance to customers

Employment is contingent on the selected applicant passing a background investigation and drug test.

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job, then the following requirements apply. Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver’s license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver’s license record checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all required driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R2-10-207.11).

In an effort to maintain a safe environment, all employees are required to take a Tuberculosis (TB) test during their New Employee Orientation and every year thereafter.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

We offer an excellent and affordable comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of our employees:
- Vacation and sick days with 10 paid holidays per year
- Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
- Robust and affordable insurance plan to include medical, dental, life, short-term and long-term disability options
- Exceptional retirement program
- Optional employee benefits such as deferred compensation plans, credit union membership, and a wellness program
- An incentivized commuter club and public transportation subsidy program

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS). Enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment.

Current ADCRR Employees: Consult with your respective Human Resources Liaison if you are in a different retirement plan than the one indicated above.

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling (602) 255-2430. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.