Staff Developer and Trainer
Job Location:
Chicago, IL - USA
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Job Summary
Job Requisition ID:53491
Opening Date: 07/08/26
Closing Date: 07/22/2026
Agency:Criminal Justice Information Authority
Class Title:STAFF DEVELOPMENT SPEC I - 41771
Skill Option:None
Bilingual Option:
Salary: Anticipated starting salary $5928 monthly; Full Range $5928 - $8493monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category:Full Time
County: Cook
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code:RC062 Technical Employees AFSCME
This position is a union position; therefore provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.
All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.
Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail fax hand delivery) will not be considered.
Why Work for Illinois
Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion equity and dedication that define our state. Whether youre helping to improve schools protect our natural resources or support families in need youre part of something biggersomething that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.
No matter what state career youre looking for we offer jobs that fit your life and your scheduleflexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.
The Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority (ICJIA) is seeking to hire a Staff Development Specialist. The ideal candidate will be detail oriented organized creative have great communication skills and be willing to collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide high quality training. This position will collaborate with the HR Training Manager to develop update evaluate and deliver training materials strategies and programs for ICJIA as well as communicate with unit managers and directors and other groups to formulate training modules. We encourage experienced and passionate learning and development professionals to apply.
- Under general supervision of the Human Resources Training Manager serves as the Training Specialist.
- Administers the organizations Learning Management System by launching and monitoring training.
- Works alongside management and executive leadership to address their program development/curriculum development training needs.
- The Staff Development Specialist manages and keeps record of employee training and certifications.
- Works alongside management to provide on going support to new and established employees.
- Provides back up support to the Human Resources team.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the enumerated above.
- Requires knowledge skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of college. Academic coursework should include quantitative measures (introductory statistics or business mathematics or social science analytical tools) educational methods psychology of individuals organizational or group behavior labor relations or equivalents.
- Requires two years of professional experience in education or a related field.
- Prefers (2) years professional experience utilizing the use of behavioral competencies required to effectively facilitate learning and applying knowledge in the modern workplace in support of organizational goals.
- Prefers (2) years professional experience preparing training aids and written materials and assisting in the applications and usages of audio and visual training aids.
- Prefers (2) years professional experience utilizing video editing software to create and edit eLearning courses.
- Prefers (2) years professional using a learning management system.
- Prefers (2) years professional training experience in instructor led on-demand and live webinar training.
- Requires proper documentation for approved work in the United States.
- Requires ability to travel.
- Requires a valid and current drivers license.
- Requires ability to pass a background check.
- Requires the ability to work remotely and in-person as operational needs require.
The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm
Headquarter Location: 60 E Van Buren Chicago Illinois 60605
Work County: Cook
Agency Contact:
Posting Group: Employee Services
This position DOES NOT contain Specialized Skills (as that term is used in CBAs).
Agency Statement:ICJIA responds to community needs with research and federal and state grants administration. ICJIA administers over 100 million dollars in grants including the R3 (restore reinvest renew) grants (funded through the tax on legalized cannabis) state violence prevention grants and federal grants including under the Violence Against Women Act and the Victims of Crime Act. ICJIA convenes groups and collaborates on efforts to reform the criminal justice system. ICJIA leads criminal justice reform efforts by supporting policy makers through research.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Use the Apply button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.
If you are not already signed in you will be prompted to do so.
State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees a link is available at the top left of the homepage in the blue ribbon.
Non-State employees should log in on the using the View Profile link in the top right of the homepage in the blue ribbon. If you have never before signed in you will be prompted to create an account.
If you have questions about how to apply please see the following resources:
State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid
Non-State employees: on click Application Procedures in the footer of every page of the website.
The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your junk mail spam or other folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:
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