LIBRARY TECHNICAL ASSISTANT I

Requisition No: 859668 

Agency: Department of Corrections

Working Title: LIBRARY TECHNICAL ASSISTANT I

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 70047356 

Salary:  $35,349.60 Annually 

Posting Closing Date: 09/02/2025 

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

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ADVERTISING TITLE: LIBRARY TECHNICAL ASSISTANT I

This open competitive advertisement is for a Career Service position located at Sago Palm Reentry Center in the Education Department.  

The mission of the Library Technical Assistants at the Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) is to support the educational and rehabilitative efforts of the institution by providing inmates with access to a variety of informational, educational, and recreational reading materials.

This position is not a telework position and is required to report to the FDC office in the area it serves.

JOB DUTIES:

• Processes inmate requests and grievances related to general and law library services, ensuring timely responses and availability of the library for a minimum of 25 hours per week.
• Supervises and assigns research duties to inmate clerks and aides, monitors their activities, evaluates their performance for gain time review, and initiates disciplinary actions as needed.
• Monitors the check-out and return of library materials, interlibrary loan processing, and use of the copy machine, ensuring accuracy of records.
• Performs photocopying, maintains inventory of supplies, and manages library resources in accordance with rules and statutes.
• Collects data, compiles reports for librarian approval, and forwards law library invoices and charge forms.

Be a part of our mission to provide essential library services and support the rehabilitation of inmates. Apply now and help transform lives!

BENEFITS:

• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Comprehensive health insurance and life insurance with accidental death and dismemberment benefits.
• Supplemental Dental, Vision, Life, Disability and Hospitalization insurance.
• Tuition-Free college courses.
• Retirement Plans with the Florida Retirement System:

• • Pension Plan (Traditional Retirement Pension Plan)
  • Investment Plan (401(K)-Type Retirement Plan)
  • Deferred Retirement Option Program (Drop)
  • Deferred Compensation
  • Recently Retired? Beginning July 1, 2024, there is no longer a reemployment limitation; beginning with the 7th calendar month from the member's distribution date, there are no restrictions on working for an FRS employer. You will not be required to repay any prior distributions, and you may continue receiving distributions from the Investment Plan or Pension Plan without interruption.

REQUIREMENTS:

Please note, when submitting a college/university degree, if selected for this position official transcripts will be required.

• Must possess a High School Diploma or its equivalent.

Support of knowledge, skills, and abilities should be demonstrated on the application, in the education, in the work experience, in the work sample, in the interview and/or during reference checks.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

BACKGROUND SCREENING REQUIREMENT

The Florida Department of Corrections requires all job applicants and volunteers to pass a Level 2 background check as per Chapter 435, Florida Statutes. This check must be completed before they can start working or volunteering.

EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY

The Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) only hires U.S. citizens and those authorized to work in the U.S. FDC uses E-Verify to confirm an employee’s eligibility to work after completing the I-9 form.

For online application issues, call the People First Service Center at 1-877-562-7287. Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM EST on the