Exam Information
To obtain list eligibility for this classification, before applying for the position(s), you must first take and pass the Librarian, CF Exam.
Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).
**CDCR Employees are encouraged to use their existing CDCR email address on their application
Under the direction of the Supervisor of Academic Instruction (SAI) or Educational Administrator designee, the librarian will operate smaller or less complicated libraries and/or legal content access points within the institution.The librarian will perform difficult professional work in connection with selecting, cataloging, loaning, or the reference use of books and other library materials and media formats.The librarian will maintain order and supervise inmate patrons who are accessing the recreation library, and/or legal content contained in either the print collection or the Law Library Electronic Delivery System (LLEDS).The librarian could direct a library technical assistant (LTA) and or inmate clerk assigned to assist them during all or a portion of their work shift depending on the institution’s operational needs.The librarian will work professionally with all Department employees and inmates.The librarian may be assigned to multiple work locations during the work week and/or workday according to the institution’s need to provide inmate access to the library resources.
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**Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are meeting Minimum Qualifications with education, you must include your unofficial transcripts/diploma for verification. Official transcripts may be required upon appointment. If it is determined an applicant does not meet the Minimum Qualifications, the candidate will be withheld from the eligibility list, rendering them inactive and ineligible to be hired for the position. Candidates who have been withheld may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board.
**Candidates new to CDCR or the Division of Juvenile Justice are required to submit to a background investigation process utilizing Live Scan Fingerprinting, and Tuberculosis testing prior to appointment followed by department annual Tuberculosis testing/evaluation thereafter.
Pursuant to the Public Health Orders ( Guidance for the Use of Face Coverings and State and Local Correctional Facilities and Detention Centers Health Care Worker Vaccination Requirement ) issued by the California Department of Public Health and the directive Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccines and Testing for Institution Staff issued by the Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation (CDCR), all staff assigned to this post/position may be required to show evidence of full vaccination and booster for COVID-19, absent an approved reasonable medical or religious accommodation precluding them from vaccination.
In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:
*Willingness to create and promote an equitable and inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated and valued.
Information on benefits afforded by membership in the California Public Employees’ Retirement System can be found on the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) Salary and Benefits website at
Information regarding Merit System Principles provided to public employees by the State Civil Service Act can be found on the CalHR website at
Additional benefit information can be found on the CalHR California State Civil Service Employee Benefits Summary website at
This webpage is intended to provide general information. Benefit eligibility may be based on job classification, bargaining unit, time base and length of appointment.
This classification offers a retention bonus. E mployees who are employed at Calipatria State Prison for 12 consecutive, qualifying pay periods, will receive an annual $2,600 recruitment and retention bonus.
Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.Applicants are highly encouraged to apply online.
Application must be accurate, complete, detailed and must have a valid email address . Primary form of contact will be made via email . Incomplete applications will be screened out.
Required Application Package Documents
The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job: