Who We Are...Guided by a single mission "To reduce recidivism among those we touch," the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction believes that everyone is capable of positive change.

Our staff embrace these core values and serves as role models for pro-social behavior conveying an attitude of dignity and respect in the treatment of others.

What We Do...The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction has been tasked with front line crime reduction through rehabilitative treatment and programming efforts provided in a safe, secure and humane correctional environment and effective community supervision.

Our goal is to protect the public through helping individuals turn away from crime and become productive, contributing members of our communities, ensuring a safer Ohio for all Ohioans now and in the future.

To learn more about our agency, please visit our website at www.drc.ohio.gov

Are You Ready?We are thrilled to see that you are interested in beginning your career with the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction! Without a doubt, this will be the most rewarding and meaningful work you'll ever find with a work family that is second to none!

This is a reposting... If you applied previously, you must apply again to be considered.

What You'll Do :

• Assist inmates in the location of requested materials (i.e. show inmates how to use card files and / or automation system where materials are located, etc.)
• Advise inmates of the types of materials that are not allowed to be checked out of the library.
• Advises inmates as to what the library has to offer them while incarcerated
• Catalog new materials, repair and bind book, periodicals and documents as needed
• Discards no longer useable or outdated materials utilized by the library
• Catalogs cards
• Helps order books
• Assist librarian with inventory of library materials (i.e. count and record by type magazines, books, tapes, etc. and types of equipment
• Shelves and files library materials according to established procedures and in conjunction with the librarian
• Perform related and security functions as needed
• Performs notary public services for inmate population

What's in it for you :

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees.

For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website ! Our benefits package includes :

Medical Coverage

Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the available Ohio Med plans.Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance

Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums are free after completed eligibility period . Length of eligibility period is dependent on union representation.

Time Away From Work and Work / Life Balance

Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave11 paid holidays per yearChildbirth / Adoption leaveEmployee Development Funds

The State of Ohio offers a variety of educational and professional development funding that varies based on whether you are a union-exempt employee or a union-represented employee.

Ohio Public Employees Retirement System

OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement.

The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee's salary. Visit the OPERS website for more information.Deferred Compensation

The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information.

Qualifications3 courses or 9 mos. exp. in library media technology or library science. *Note : If position is assigned responsibility for substituting for bookmobile operator, must also have 3 mos.

trg. or 3 mos. exp. in operating fully loaded bookmobile weighing 12,000-26,000 pounds or other vehicle of equal gross weight rating; valid driver's license.

Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

Job Skills :

Library Services, Organizing and Planning, Emotional Intelligence, Cultural Awareness, Customer Focus

Last updated : 2024-05-20