Job Requisition ID: 47636
Closing Date: 06/27/2025 11:59 p.m.
Agency: Department of Corrections - Menard Correctional Center
Class Title: STAFF DEVELOPMENT SPEC I - 41771
Skill Option: None
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $6187 a month; Full Range $6187 - $8992 a month.
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Randolph
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: RC062

WHY WORK FOR ILLINOIS?

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No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible 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.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Illinois Department of Corrections is looking for a dynamic, energetic, and detailed oriented person to serve as a 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.

SPECIAL SKILLS

• Requires four (4) years of experience 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.
• Requires working knowledge of Illinois Department of Corrections Administrative Directives.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college. Academic course work 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 (2) years of professional experience in education or a related field.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 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 working knowledge of IDOC Administrative Directives or similar correctional policies or directives.
• 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 three (3) years of experience in use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and SharePoint or similar software.
• Prefers at least two (2) years of experience in a facility specialized committee or team.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate. Requires appropriate, valid driver’s license.
• 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.
• 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 the position held, is prohibited.
• 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: 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Monday - Friday; Sat/Sun off
  Work Location: Menard Correctional Center - 711 East Kaskaskia St, Menard, Illinois, 62259
  Agency Contact: shauna.smith@illinois.gov
  Posting Group: Leadership & Management; Public Safety
  This position [DOES] contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).

• Participates in the development and presentation of orientation and developmental training programs for Department of Corrections’ employees regarding all general Macon County Training Academy curriculums to include, Pre-service Security Training, Pre-service Orientation Training, Instructional Methods, etc. by developing instructional outlines for specific segments of training.
• Participates in the development of regional training site needs as needed.
• Prepares training aides and written materials for instruction programs.
• Maintains attendance records.
• Assists the supervisor in fiscal responsibility by informing the supervisor of training material and equipment, outlines requests for training needs in written form.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.