Policy Analyst: Justice Policy & Implementation

Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois

Chicago (IL)

On-site

USD 73,000 - 89,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois is seeking a Policy Analyst to support the Juvenile Probation and Court Services Department in developing, implementing, and maintaining policy and procedure frameworks. The role involves researching, drafting, revising, and coordinating policies to ensure clarity, compliance with laws, and consistency with organizational priorities.

The position manages policy projects through the lifecycle, collaborates with department leadership, legal, HR, AOIC, and

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required and 2+ years of related experience.
Residency in Illinois within 90 days of hire.
Pass a pre-employment medical exam, drug screen, and background check.
Experience with policy development and writing.

Responsibilities

Researches, analyzes, drafts, reviews, and revises Department policies and procedures.
Independently manages assigned policy projects from research to implementation.
Conducts research regarding applicable laws, regulations, AOIC standards, and court requirements.
Translates technical information into clear, actionable department policies.
Maintains documentation of policy research, stakeholder input, revisions, and decisions.
Collaborates with leadership, legal, HR, labor relations, AOIC, and stakeholders to ensure policy accuracy.