LIBRARY TECHNICAL ASSISTANT (SAFETY)

About the role

Library Technical Assistant (Safety) position at the California Correctional Institution in Tehachapi, CA (Kern County). Position number: 054-232-1318-004. Under the supervision of the Supervisor of Correctional Education Program (SCEP) or Educational Administrator designee, and functional lead of the Senior Librarian (CF) or Librarian (CF) when applicable, the incumbent works within the Institution's Legal or General Library collections, either in a staffed library or a satellite library facilitating incarcerated persons' access. The facility is a multi‑level, sensitive needs yard with varied terrain and seasonal temperature exposure. Tehachapi lies approximately 325 miles south of Sacramento and 120 miles north of Los Angeles, with a 15‑minute commute from Tehachapi City, 1 hour 15 minutes from Lancaster/Palmdale, and 1 hour from Bakersfield. Median home purchase price in Tehachapi is $442,250. Nearby destinations include Las Vegas (4 hours), Los Angeles (2 hours), San Diego (5 hours), Central Coast (3 hours), and Wine Country in Paso Robles (2.25 hours). Food trucks vary daily; van/car pools may be available.

Responsibilities

• Under the supervision of the Supervisor of Correctional Education Program (SCEP) or Educational Administrator designee, and functional lead of the Senior Librarian (CF) or Librarian (CF) when applicable, perform duties in accordance with the State Personnel Board classification specification within the Institution's Legal or General Library collections.
• These duties may be performed in a library staffed by a Senior librarian or Librarian, or the LTA may facilitate incarcerated persons' access to libraries by performing these duties in a satellite library without continuous active supervision from an education administrator, a Senior Librarian or Librarian.
• The LTA will perform all duties in accordance with Departmental regulations and policies that have been established for library operations.
• Additional information about the job can be found in the Duty Statement.

Pay

$3,989.00 - $4,992.00 per month (state salary range)

Schedule

Permanent, Full‑Time, In‑office