DOC Pinckneyville CC Staff Developer & Trainer
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Job Summary
Position Title: Corrections Staff Development Specialist I
Job Requisition ID: 57745
Opening Date: 07/30/2026
Closing Date: 08/12/2026 11:59 p.m.
Agency: Department of Corrections
Class Title:CORR STAFF DEVELOPMENT SPEC I (09858)
Skill Option:None
Bilingual Option:None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $6460 monthly; Full Range $6460-$9757 monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category:Full Time
County: Perry
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code:RC062 Technical Employees AFSCME
Merit Comp Code:
This position is a union position; therefore provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.
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The Illinois Department of Corrections is looking for a dynamic energetic and detailed oriented person to serve as a Corrections Staff Development Specialist I (SDS). This Specialist will participate in the development and presentation of orientation and in-service training programs for the Department of Corrections employees regarding all applicable Training Academy curriculums. The individual will conduct research and evaluate current training programs as well as assist subject matter experts by coordinating training programs. We are looking for someone with a strong training public speaking and research background. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply.
- Under general supervision implements coordinates conducts and facilitates in-service training for staff located at facilities.
- Prepares written audio visual presentation materials for instruction programs.
- Answers inquiries from state and local officials agency managers and staff and the general public regarding instruction programs scheduling requirements descriptive course content and related information.
- Maintains training attendance records.
- Assists the supervisor in fiscal responsibility by informing the supervisor of training material and equipment needs.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
- Requires knowledge skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college.
- Requires two (2) years of experience as a law enforcement or correctional trainer.
- Requires completion of an approved correctional academy.
- Requires four (4) years of experience working in a State of Illinois Correctional Center or Juvenile Justice Center.
- Requires completion of the IDOC Instructional Methods training or substantially similar training or one (1) year of training/teaching experience.
- Prefers completion of an approved correctional academy.
- Prefers at least four (4) years of experience working in a State of Illinois Correctional Center or Juvenile Justice Center or in a similar correctional setting.
- Prefers completion of the IDOC Instructional Methods training or substantially similar training or one (1) year of training/teaching experience.
- Prefers at least two (2) years of experience in evaluating the effectiveness of training programs by pre/post tests or by usage of other methods.
- Prefers at least three (3) years of working experience with internal audits.
- Prefers at least two (2) years of working experience with external audits.
- Prefers at least three (3) years of experience in creating PowerPoints Lesson Plans and Class Manuals.
- Prefers working knowledge of public labor relations policies and practices.
- Prefers at least two (2) years of experience in a facility specialized committee or team.
- Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties with overnight stays as appropriate. Requires appropriate valid drivers license.
- Requires ability to pass the IDOC/IDJJ background check.
- Requires ability to pass a drug screen. The use of unauthorized drugs by an employee regardless of position held is prohibited.
- Required to utilize digital technology tools platforms and processes in managing and supporting various digital enhancements for greater efficiency productivity and digital transformation efforts within the department.
- Applicants are required to abide by all vaccine and/or other medical standards as set out by the employer.
- The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
Work Hours: See below
7am-3pm Mon-Fri Sat/Sun off
Headquarter Location: Pinckneyville Correctional Center5835 State Route 154 Pinckneyville Illinois 62274
Work County: Perry
Agency Contact: Jamie Barrett
Email:
Posting Group: Leadership & Management
This position DOES contain Specialized Skills (as that term is used in CBAs).
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As a IDOC employee you are entitled to a robust benefits package that includes:
- Flexible work schedules in some program areas (flexible time and hybrid options)
- Health life vision and dental insurance
- 12 weeks paid maternity/paternity leave
- Pension Plan vesting at 10 years for Tier II
- Full 20-year retirement awards free health insurance during retirement
- Deferred compensation and other pre-tax benefits programs
- Paid state holidays 13-14 days annually
- 3 Paid Personal Business Days annually
- 12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)
- 10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment)
- Personal sick and vacation rates modified for 12-hour work schedules. (As applicable.)
- Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources
- For more information about our benefits please follow this link: Experience:
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