DOC Pinckneyville CC Staff Developer & Trainer

Position Overview

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 Power Points, 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 driver’s 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: 7am-3pm Mon-Fri, Sat/Sun off

Headquarter

Location:

Pinckneyville Correctional Center
5835 State Route 154, Pinckneyville, Illinois, 62274

Work County: Perry

Agency Contact: Jamie Barrett

Email: Jamie.

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Posting Group: Leadership & Management

This position DOES contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).

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