Pretrial Educator (Springfield, IL)

• Location
  Springfield, IL
• Office
  Office of Statewide Pretrial Services
• Posted Date
  June 20, 2025
• Division
  Division of Centralized Operations
• Benefits
  An attractive judicial branch benefits package is offered, including pension, medical, dental, vision and life insurance, as well as deferred compensation and generous leave time.
• Salary
  $62,355 - $ 68,138; starting salary commensurate with experience

The Office of Statewide Pretrial Services’ (OSPS or Office) is a statewide office that provides pretrial services under the Pretrial Services Act, 725 ILCS 185. The Office’s mission is to assist in the administration of justice and promote community safety by ensuring fairness and equality in the pretrial process. OSPS prepares pretrial investigation reports for the courts and supervises individuals released from custody as directed by the court.

Current Available Shift:

Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM 

*Shift will be determined to fit operational which may include working weekends.

FUNCTIONS INCLUDE

• Delivers internal trainings to OSPS managers, supervisors, investigators and pretrial service officers on topics including, but not limited to, OSPS policy and procedures, pretrial assessment completion, pretrial investigation completion, writing skills, communication skills and legal and evidence-based practices in pretrial services.
• Delivers trainings to external stakeholders who play a key role in the delivery of pretrial services, such as public defenders, state’s attorneys, judges, administrative court staff and law enforcement officials.
• Prepares training presentations, manuals, handouts and study materials for each training session.
• Travels throughout Illinois to deliver assigned trainings.
• Assists the Pretrial Training Manager in developing training topics, plans, and courses.
• Serves as subject matter expert on pretrial services and on training methods, developments, and best practices.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Minimum Qualifications:

•  A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution or equivalent work experience in social science, public administration, criminal justice, or a related field.
•  Ability to be LEADS (Law Enforcement Agencies Data System) certified.
•  One or more years of experience as a facilitator conducting training or education.
•  Effective oral and written communication, presentation, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.
•  Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office products (i.e., Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook).
•  A valid Illinois driver’s license and demonstrate proof of automobile insurance to operate a personal vehicle on state business, as well as maintain a safe driving record.

Preferred Qualifications:

•  A Master’s Degree in criminal justice, public administration, education, or closely related field from an accredited institution.
•  Two or more years of experience training in the field of criminal justice, community corrections, pretrial services, probation, parole, public or business administration, education or other similar setting.
•  Knowledge of the criminal justice system including related Illinois statutes, regulations, procedures and operations at the trial court level, and a comprehensive perspective of legal and evidence-based pretrial services including pragmatic  applicability and implementation.
•  Five or more years’ experience working in community corrections or justice system in Illinois.
•  Ability to positively and professionally interact with co-workers.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to sit for extended time periods.

• Professional office working environment requiring telephone usage and ability to process written documents.

• Ability to travel, including overnight stays, as required.

OTHER KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Effective oral and written communication, presentation, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to plan, organize, implement, and maintain a variety of functions and projects simultaneously and meet required deadlines and schedules.

• Ability to positively and professionally interact with co-workers.

• Demonstrated leadership skills including planning and priority setting, sound decision-making, problem-solving, and analytic and interpretive skills.

HOW TO aPPLY

Interested individuals should submit a resume and cover letter through the form below.

https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/cfdfd666f464473185cdbbd0a5b7b361

This position will remain open until filled. However, those individuals submitting materials by June 30, 2025, will be given first consideration.

Any questions about this position or the application process can also be submitted via email at the following address: pretrialservices@illinoiscourts.gov .

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