Salary $43,247.00 - $61,927.00 Annually Location Huntingdon County, PA Job Type Civil Service Permanent Full-Time Job Number CS-2026-60668-25350 Department Department of Corrections Division CR SMI Ed Opening Date 10/14/2026 Closing Date 10/28/2026 11:59 PM Eastern Job Code 25350 Position Number 00101309 Union AFSCME Bargaining Unit A1 Pay Group ST04 Bureau / Division Code 00116440 Bureau / Division SCI Smithfield Worksite Address 1120 Pike Street City Huntingdon, Pennsylvania Zip Code 16652 Contact Name Yen Le Contact Phone 717.705.5614 Contact Email hole@pa.gov THE POSITION Begin a rewarding career as a Corrections Library Assistant with the Department of Corrections! This position allows you to help inmates access valuable information and resources at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Smithfield. Your work will support the safe and orderly operation of the facility library. Apply today if you would like to contribute to a positive environment focused on learning and responsibility. DESCRIPTION OF WORK This position supports the daily operation of the SCI Smithfield library and ensures that services run efficiently for all users. As a Corrections Library Assistant, you will perform the following duties: Library Operations: Maintain orderly and efficient library activities and assist patrons in locating and using available resources Worker Oversight: Guide inmate workers, support training efforts, and help complete attendance and progress reports Service Coordination: Manage daily call-outs, track inmate accountability, and deliver materials to housing units Material Circulation: Process interlibrary loan requests and ensure requested books are not prohibited Daily Communication: Respond to questions from inmates and staff in a professional manner Collection Support: Recommend new books and periodicals to strengthen the library inventory Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description. Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Tuesday - Saturday, with a 30-minute lunch. This position is eligible for full retirement benefits at age 50 or 55.Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
Salary:
In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONSMinimum Experience and Training Requirements: Two years of clerical experience; orAn equivalent combination of experience and training.
Other Requirements:
Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required. You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines. You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Legal Requirements:
You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.
How to Apply:
Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted. Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position. All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information. Veterans: Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans. Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS): 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals). If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date. The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply. EXAMINATION INFORMATION Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions. Your score is valid for this specific posting only. You must provide complete and accurate information or:your score may be lower than deserved.you may be disqualified. You may only apply/test once for this posting. Your results will be provided via email.
