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Job Posting Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy Job Posting closes: October 12, 2025 Required documents uploaded by: October 13, 2025 Agency Information: Ellsworth Correctional Facility 1607 State Street Ellsworth, KS 67439 About the Position Who can apply: Those who meet the qualifications Classified/Unclassified Service: Classified Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time Regular/Temporary: Regular Work Schedule: Mondays through Fridays, 7:30 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes Veterans' Preference Eligible: Yes Compensation: Starting Pay Grade 27; Step 8; possible range of $22.16/hourly to $25.05/hourly • Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications. Employment Benefits • Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage • Sick & Vacation leave • Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave • Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually) • Fitness Centers in select locations • Employee discounts with the STAR Program • Retirement and deferred compensation programs Visit the Employee Benefits page for more information… Position Summary & Responsibilities To fully support the facility in its mission of exercising safe and effective control of inmates, managing offenders in the community, and in all its efforts in transforming offenders to become law-abiding citizens, keeping in view the overall contribution to public safety, by providing quality reading materials and information to meet the educational, recreational, legal and other information needs of inmates, with focus on inducing positive change in their value system. To provide offenders in custody with a similar range of services to those found in public libraries in the outside community and to facilitate in practical ways the smooth transition to their usage of such services on release, as a means of encouraging them to adopt a positive role in society. Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following: The candidate is responsible for the overall supervision of the inmate library and their library assistant, ascertaining that the library is maintained in a clean and orderly manner. The librarian performs a variety of functions that aid in the circulation of books, periodicals, legal documents and access to needed information as well as programming and control of the database, which lists library books and patrons. Assists inmates directly and by correspondence in recommending sources of information. Spearheads projects for acquisition of grant funds. Monitors censorship of library materials in accordance with facility policies. In addition, coordinates the activities of the East Unit library. Evaluates books and other materials to determine subject matter for proper classification, reviews new books and studies publisher lists. Orders books, periodicals, pamphlets, binding materials, and library operational supplies. The ECF library is associated with Central Kansas Library System and the librarian is responsible for coordinating activity with other libraries within the organization. A full Position Description and required Essential/Event Driven Physical Functions for this classification can be obtained by contacting the recruiter listed below. Qualifications Licensing & Certification: Valid driver's license Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree in Library Sciences. Knowledge of professional principles, procedures and techniques of library science. Ability to use and explain all library facilities including catalogs, guides, library database and computerized library system. Ability to help inmates with library problems. Ability to communicate ideas effectively, orally and in writing. Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements: Pass background check and drug test with negative results Recruiter Contact Information Name: Christine Orr Email: [email protected] Phone: 785-472-6295 Mailing Address: Ellsworth Correctional Facility P.O. Box 107, 1607 State Street Ellsworth, KS 67439-0107 Job Application Process • First Sign in or register as a New User. • Complete or update your contact information on the Careers> My Contact Information page. *This information is included on all your job applications. • Upload required documents listed below for the Careers> My Job Applications page. *This information is included on all your job applications. • Start your draft job application, upload other required documents, and Submit when it is complete. • Manage your draft and submitted applications on the Careers> My Job Applications page. Check your email and My Job Notifications for written communications from the Recruiter. Email - sent to the Preferred email on the My Contact Information page Notifications - view the Careers> My Job Notifications page Helpful Resources at jobs.ks.gov: "How to Apply for a Job - Instructions" and "How to Search for a Job - Instructions" Required Documents for this Application to be Complete Upload these on the Careers - My Job Applications page • Transcripts • DD214 (if you are claiming Veteran's Preference) • Kansas Tax Clearance Helpful Resources at jobs.ks.gov: "How, What, & Where do I Upload Documents" Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate: A valid Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate is a condition of employment for all employees of the State of Kansas. Applicants (including non-residents) who receive a formal job offer for a State job, are required to obtain a valid Tax Clearance within ten (10) days of the job offer. A Tax Clearance can be obtained through the Kansas Department of Revenue who reviews individual accounts for compliance with Kansas Tax Law. If you have a missing tax return(s) or you owe taxes to the State of Kansas, please know that the Kansas Department of Revenue will work with you. The Kansas Department of Revenue can set you up on a payment plan to receive a Tax Clearance so you can get a job working for the State of Kansas. The Kansas Department of Revenue can be contacted at 785-296-3199. Kansas Department of Revenue - Tax Clearance Frequently Asked Questions Selection Process: Applicants selected for an interview will be evaluated by an interview panel using performance/behavior-based interview questions. The interview panel will make recommendations to the Warden for final approval. A second interview may be conducted. Applicants will be subject to background check and criminal history investigation; must pass a drug screen and a TB test unless promoting, transferring, or demoting from another safety sensitive position within the same agency; and possess a valid Driver's License. E-Verify: This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the Federal Government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and complete the form. How to Claim Veterans Preference Veterans' Preference Eligible (VPE): Former military personnel or their spouse that have been verified as a "veteran"; under K.S.A. 73-201 will receive an interview if they meet the minimum competency factors of the position. The veterans' preference laws do not guarantee the veteran a job. Positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determine by the hiring manager. Learn more about claiming Veteran's Preference How to Claim Disability Hiring Preference Applicants that have physical, cognitive and/or mental disabilities may claim an employment preference when applying for positions. If they are qualified to meet the performance standards of the position, with or without a reasonable accommodation, they will receive an interview for the position. The preference does not guarantee an applicant the job, as positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determined by the hiring manager. Learn more about claiming Disability Hiring Preference PLEASE NOTE: The documentation verifying a person's eligibility for use of this preference should not be sent along with other application materials to the hiring agency but should be sent directly to OPS. These documents should be sent either by fax to (785)296-7712, scanned and emailed to [email protected], or can be mailed/delivered in person to: ATTN: Disability Hiring Preference Coordinator Office of Personnel Services Landon State Office Building 900 SW Jackson, Rm 401 Topeka, KS 66612 Equal Employment Opportunity The State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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