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Description

The Department of Corrections is seeking a highly motivated and qualified individual for a permanent Library & Archives Paraprofessional 4 at the Washington Corrections Center.

Washington Corrections Center is located 35 miles west of Olympia, the state capital. WCC is the Reception and Diagnostic Center, a close-custody facility with the primary responsibility to process, test, and classify all adult male incarcerated individuals sentenced to prison in Washington State. The facility has seven living units and houses 1,700 incarcerated individuals. There are about 500 incarcerated individuals screened and assessed each month. WCC is also the major hub for transfer of incarcerated individuals to and from facilities throughout the state.

Whether the work in inside a prison, in community corrections, or in an administrative office, the Washington State Department of Corrections professional staff experience a high degree of personal satisfaction knowing they are creating environments in which all incarcerated individuals can learn to make choices that contribute to a safer society.

Duties

• Process and maintain records of law library materials and delivery of law library services.
• Ensure access to law library materials is maintained in accordance with DOC directives and local operational memoranda.
• Assist library users in locating desired reference material and use of law library resources.
• Assist with I/I legal questions
• Schedule and monitor visits with DOC contract lawyers on legal and seminars.
• Present weekly law library and legal services to new I/ls about the assistance, resources, services, and tablet/computer content available for legal research.
• Remain knowledgeable about departmental, and Institutional changes affecting operation of the law library and other legal-access procedures.
• Visit cell fronts as needed during periods of restricted movement lockdowns.
• Plan, organize, and supervise the day-to-day operations of two (2) law libraries at WCC (main law library and Restricted Housing satellite library) up to 2,000 I/I the facility.
• Supervise two (2) law clerks providing legal services to the I/I population.
• Perform various supervisory duties requiring independent judgment and actions to run the law libraries smoothly and effectively.
• Monitor purchasing supplies of WCC law libraries in compliance within the expenditures allocated for one (1) main law library and its annex.
• Maintain and publish the law library schedule and ensure an adequate number of law clerks are available to meet the needs of the schedule.
• Instruct law clerks, staff, and volunteers in law library operations, policies and procedures, and delivery of service to users.
• Train I/I clerks in law library procedures and delivery of service to users in a professional manner.
• Prepare the daily call-out scheduling I/I access to the law library.
• Provide notary services for I/I.

Qualifications

Required:
High School Diploma or Equivalent AND:
Four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in office/clerical, secretarial, bookkeeping, accounting, or general administrative work.

Note: Formal education may substitute year for year for experience.

Desired:
Four years of experience in the functional operations of a library and/or archives including at least one year at the senior level or equivalent.

Supplemental Information

Vision: Working together for safer communities.
Mission: Improving public safety by positively changing lives.
Our Commitment: To operate a safe and humane corrections system and partner with others to transform lives for a better Washington.

DOC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, honorably discharged veteran, veteran status, genetic information, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

• Please include a minimum of three (3) professional references with your application. A professional reference is defined as an individual who has been paid to supervise your work and can attest to your work performance, technical skills, and job competencies. If you do not have any or sufficient professional references, please include non-related professionals, such as educators or other professional associates.
  **Please note: Phone number AND email address are required for all professional references.
• A background check including criminal record history will be conducted prior to a new hire. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the position.
• Employees may work directly with or near incarcerated individuals in a potentially hazardous setting. Please consider this when deciding whether to apply.
• We are committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol-free work environment, and our employees are expected to comply with all state and federal laws. A pre-employment drug test may be administered as part of the selection process, and applicants who test positive for any controlled substances, will be disqualified from consideration.
• Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) is an aerosol pepper spray made available as a means of self-defense and/or de-escalation. Applicants with sensitivities or allergies are encouraged to ask about the level of exposure they could expect in this position.
• Animal care projects are a common component of most Washington State prisons, including dog and cat programs. Applicants with animal sensitivities or allergies are encouraged to ask about the level of exposure they could expect in this position.
• Tuberculosis (TB) is a priority health issue for DOC employees. The successful candidate may be required to provide valid proof of a baseline TB skin test within 60 days from the date of hire. When positive tests result, further information, testing and treatment will also be required. Employment is not contingent upon test results.
• Foreign equivalent degrees awarded outside the United States must have a credential evaluation report attached to your application. You may request the required evaluation/documentation from www.wes.org and www.aice-eval.org. Until this documentation is provided, you will not be selected to move forward in the hiring process.

What We Offer:
As an employee of the Department of Corrections, your work-life integration is a priority. Washington State employees are offered one of the most inclusive and competitive benefits packages in the nation. Besides comprehensive family insurance for medical, dental, and vision, these perks also may include:

• Remote/telework/flexible schedules (depending on position)
• Up to 25 paid vacations days a year
• 8 hours of paid sick leave per month
• 12 paid holidays a year
• Generous retirement plan
• Flex Spending Accounts
• Dependent Care Assistance
• Deferred Compensation and so much more!

For questions about this recruitment, or to request reasonable accommodation in the application process, please email kayla.glaze@doc1.wa.gov or call us at 509-630-9160. For TTY service, please call the Washington Relay Service at 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.