DOC Graham CC Staff Developer & Trainer

Job Requisition ID: 47651 
Closing Date: 06/17/2025 11:59 p.m.
​Agency: Department of Corrections - Graham 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 - $8876 a month.
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Montgomery
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: RC062
Merit Comp Code: 

 

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.

 

While not required, a Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) is recommended.  When applicable, title that require specific coursework, professional license or certification will include a notation requesting the appropriate document(s) be uploaded in the Additional Documents section of your application.  Failure to upload requested transcripts, license and/or proof of certification when specified may result in ineligibility.  Please note that the Department of Corrections must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) regardless of vacancy title before any offer can be extended.

 

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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. 

Essential Functions

• 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.

Specialized Skills

• Requires four (4) years of experience working in a State of Illinois C