Criminal Justice Specialist - Grant Specialist; ARI & Public Safety Units

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Job Requisition : 58670
Opening Date: 09/11/2026
Closing Date: 09/25/2026
Agency: Criminal Justice Information Authority
Class

Title:

CRIM JUSTICE SPEC I - 10231
Skill Option: None
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated starting salary $5572 monthly;
Full Range $5572 - $7898 monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
Number of Vacancies: 5
Bargaining Unit Code: RC062 Technical Employees, AFSCME
Merit Comp Code:
Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm
Anticipated Hybrid Work Schedule Availability: 1 to 5 Days per week in office, depending on operational needs
Headquarter

Location:

60 E Van Buren, Chicago, Illinois, 60605
Work County: Cook
Agency Contact: CJA.HR Department

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

We are looking for a Grant Specialist I to work at the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority in the Federal and State Grants Unit (FSGU). FSGU offers a rich environment for a self-driven person desiring to enhance community-based programming and strengthen relationships with partner agencies. Grant Specialist I responsibilities include…