Library Assistant

Job Description

This position will be located within the secure perimeter on a full‑time basis and will have face‑to‑face contact with prisoners on a daily basis. The library assistance role includes preparing library call‑outs, ensuring library services are provided to prisoners in accordance with MDOC policy and procedure, instructing workers in library techniques, monitoring prisoner use of ELL computers in the Law Library, and assisting prisoners with their library needs.

The Michigan Department of Corrections is a Michigan Veteran’s Affairs Agency (MVAA) Gold Level Veteran Friendly Employer. MDOC employs nearly 1,500 veterans and actively serving military members across the department, offering many benefits and services to support our military and veteran employees, spouses, and families.

Military and Veterans (michigan.gov)

• Education
  :
  Completion of high school.
• Experience
  :
  • Library Assistant 5 – No specific type or amount required.
  • Library Assistant 6 – One year of experience equivalent to a Library Assistant 5.
  • Library Assistant E7 – Two years of experience equivalent to a Library Assistant, including one year equivalent to a Library Assistant 6.

Certain positions may require a criminal history background check.

Applicants who have been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony are ineligible for employment with the Department of Corrections until satisfactory completion of any sentence imposed, including parole or probation. The Department may screen out job applicants who have been convicted of a felony in accordance with Public Act 191 of 2017.

Employment in the state classified service demands a high degree of loyalty and imposes high ethical standards on employees to ensure the integrity of state government and maintain effective services. All employees must meet these ethical standards, and all appointing authorities are obligated to enforce these ethical standards. Employees are required to report any possible conflict of interest. Please review the information and be prepared to respond to questions related to the application.

Failure to complete any of the above items may result in your application not being considered. Your application for any position does not guarantee you will be contacted by the department/agency for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.

New hires to MDOC, along with previous MDOC employees returning after more than two years, will complete Non‑Custody New Employee Training (NCNET) with either 40 or 80 hours of initial in‑person training based on level of offender contact and job classification. All new employees will complete additional online training to successfully finish NCNET. Overnight travel may be required.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the ADA coordinator for the agency that posted this position vacancy.