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Staff Developer and Trainer

We continually strive for a workforce that reflects the growing diversity within the State of Illinois. A variety of employee backgrounds, perspectives, ideas and experiences are crucial to our ability to most effectively serve the public. Bilingual skills welcome

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

The State of Illinois is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities. Further, federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job, interview for a job, or for any other activity related to the hiring process. Examples of reasonable accommodation include, but are not limited to, making a change to the application process (if possible), providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.

To be provided a Reasonable Accommodation during the hiring process, you will need to provide a certification of disability from a physician, psychiatrist, school official or an Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS) Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Counselor. Supporting documentation should be uploaded under My Documents → Additional Documents section for each application.

Any questions on Reasonable Accommodations can be directed to Central Management Services Disability Resource Center at CMS.DisabilityResCen@illinois.gov or call (217) 524-7514 for further information and to request or discuss an accommodation.

Sponsorship for Employment

The State of Illinois does not provide sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status), nor is the State able to provide extensions of optional practical training (OPT) under the STEM-designated degree program for F-1 students.  To be considered for permanent employment with the State of Illinois, applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Disclosure of Salary Information

In compliance with the Illinois Equal Pay Act, 820 ILCS 112/1 et seq., the State does not seek, request, or require a job applicant’s wage or salary history.  Employment decisions are not made based on an applicant’s wage or salary history.  To that end, please do not include wage or salary information in your resume or other profile or application materials.
Date:  Jul 8, 2026
Location: 

Chicago, IL, US, 60605

Job Requisition ID:  53491

Job Requisition ID: 53491 

Opening Date: 02/17/26
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 $5,928 monthly; Full Range $5,928 - $8,493monthly
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 illinois.jobs2web.com 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 you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.

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 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.

 

Essential Functions

  • Under general supervision of the Human Resources Training Manager, serves as the Training Specialist.

 

  • Administers the organization’s 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.

Minimum Qualifications

  • 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.

Preferred Qualifications

  • 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.

Conditions of Employment

  • Requires proper documentation for approved work in the United States.

 

  • Requires ability to travel.

 

  • Requires a valid and current driver’s 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: CJA.HRDepartment@illinois.gov   
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 Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. 

Non-State employees should log in on the using the “View Profile” link in the top right of the Illinois.jobs2web.com 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 Illinois.jobs2web.com – 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:

  • donotreply@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
  • systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com


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