Academy Training Developer (20081732)

Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction (ODRC); Orient (OH); On-site; USD 81,163,000 - 109,895,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exempt from Union

Job summary

The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction seeks an experienced training professional to develop and update agency instructional programs at the Corrections Training Academy. You will assess, design, implement, evaluate, and monitor department-wide training to ensure policy compliance and high standards.

You will coordinate curriculum development, manage subject matter experts, and deliver orientation and supplemental programs while maintaining thorough documentation and reporting.

Qualifications

• 48 mos. exp. in delivery of training or instructional programs commensurate with area to be assigned based on approved Position Description on file.
• Note: for positions assigned to train in Adult Parole Authority (APA) Firearm certification/re-certification, must be certified OPOTA Trainer per Ohio Administrative Code 109:2-1-06.
• Equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications noted above.

Responsibilities

• Requires thorough knowledge of training development and presentations in order to develop, modify and update agency developed instructional program activities of Corrections Training Academy
• Assesses designs, develops, implements and evaluates departmental training programs for assigned unit to ensure compliance with policies and agency standards
• Attends, instructs and coordinates department training (e.g., Firearms, Defensive Tactics Subject Control, (DTSC), Cardio Pulmonary (CPR) and Oleoresin Capsicum (OC)) and other program areas as assigned
• Serves as ELM administrator; creates and monitors program activities
• Monitors participant rosters to ensure compliance and accountability
• Monitors course compliance within scope of programs
• Manages curriculum development projects to include overseeing the work of Subject Matter Experts and personnel assigned to work on curriculum design teams
• Develops orientation training programs; develops, coordinates, implements and evaluates supplemental programs (e.g., coaches training)
• Makes recommendations for improvement and/or changes to training programs, policies and practices/procedures based upon Departmental and stakeholder needs through application of a formalized assessment process
• Creates and run various administrative reports
• Inputs data into ONBASE
• Serves as a liaison for DRC staff regarding professional development opportunities
• Manages major training programs including determination of needs, curriculum development, revision, registrations, evaluations and record keeping
• Develops and manages DRC programs
• Formulates and responsibly directs implementation of policy for specialized in-service training programs
• Serves as liaison and support (e.g., site visits and written correspondence) for internal and external stakeholders and the training academy providing assistance and direction with problem areas as needed
• Review and evaluates training needs and provides consultative assistance in training program planning to include job specific training for new training officers
• Conducts regional training in the field at public and private prisons
• Monitors student activities by providing assistance and direction
• Investigate allegations of violations of rules, regulations, policies and procedures
• Conducts audits to ensures standardization in the administration and implementation of training programs to coincide with Departmental goals and mission
• Assists in collection of annual documentation as it pertains to training audit standards (e.g., ACA, Ohio Standards)
• Attends training sessions for initial instruction for certification to include but not limited to instructor as DTSC, Firearms, OC and CPR
• Attends meetings, training, and conferences
• May give presentations, may serve on committees

Skills

Training development

Corrections

Project management

Public relations

Training

Collaboration

Critical thinking

Emotional intelligence

Ethics and values

Continuous improvement

Job description

• Requires thorough knowledge of training development and presentations in order to develop, modify and update agency developed instructional program activities of Corrections Training Academy
• Assesses designs, develops, implements and evaluates departmental training programs for assigned unit to ensure compliance with policies and agency standards
• Attends, instructs and coordinates department training (e.g., Firearms, Defensive Tactics Subject Control, (DTSC), Cardio Pulmonary (CPR) and Oleoresin Capsicum (OC)) and other program areas as assigned
• Serves as ELM administrator; creates and monitors program activities
• Monitors participant rosters to ensure compliance and accountability
• Monitors course compliance within scope of programs
• Manages curriculum development projects to include overseeing the work of Subject Matter Experts and personnel assigned to work on curriculum design teams
• Develops orientation training programs; develops, coordinates, implements and evaluates supplemental programs (e.g., coaches training)
• Makes recommendations for improvement and/or changes to training programs, policies and practices/procedures based upon Departmental and stakeholder needs through application of a formalized assessment process
• Creates and run various administrative reports
• Inputs data into ONBASE
• Serves as a liaison for DRC staff regarding professional development opportunities
• Manages major training programs including determination of needs, curriculum development, revision, registrations, evaluations and record keeping
• Develops and manages DRC programs
• Formulates and responsibly directs implementation of policy for specialized in-service training programs
• Serves as liaison and support (e.g., site visits and written correspondence) for internal and external stakeholders and the training academy providing assistance and direction with problem areas as needed
• Review and evaluates training needs and provides consultative assistance in training program planning to include job specific training for new training officers
• Conducts regional training in the field at public and private prisons
• Monitors student activities by providing assistance and direction
• Investigate allegations of violations of rules, regulations, policies and procedures
• Conducts audits to ensures standardization in the administration and implementation of training programs to coincide with Departmental goals and mission
• Assists in collection of annual documentation as it pertains to training audit standards (e.g., ACA, Ohio Standards)
• Attends training sessions for initial instruction for certification to include but not limited to instructor as DTSC, Firearms, OC and CPR
• Attends meetings, training, and conferences
• May give presentations, may serve on committees

What You’ll Do

• Requires thorough knowledge of training development and presentations in order to develop, modify and update agency developed instructional program activities of Corrections Training Academy
• Assesses designs, develops, implements and evaluates departmental training programs for assigned unit to ensure compliance with policies and agency standards
• Attends, instructs and coordinates department training (e.g., Firearms, Defensive Tactics Subject Control, (DTSC), Cardio Pulmonary (CPR) and Oleoresin Capsicum (OC)) and other program areas as assigned
• Serves as ELM administrator; creates and monitors program activities
• Monitors participant rosters to ensure compliance and accountability
• Monitors course compliance within scope of programs
• Manages curriculum development projects to include overseeing the work of Subject Matter Experts and personnel assigned to work on curriculum design teams
• Develops orientation training programs; develops, coordinates, implements and evaluates supplemental programs (e.g., coaches training)
• Makes recommendations for improvement and/or changes to training programs, policies and practices/procedures based upon Departmental and stakeholder needs through application of a formalized assessment process
• Creates and run various administrative reports
• Inputs data into ONBASE
• Serves as a liaison for DRC staff regarding professional development opportunities
• Manages major training programs including determination of needs, curriculum development, revision, registrations, evaluations and record keeping
• Develops and manages DRC programs
• Formulates and responsibly directs implementation of policy for specialized in-service training programs
• Serves as liaison and support (e.g., site visits and written correspondence) for internal and external stakeholders and the training academy providing assistance and direction with problem areas as needed
• Review and evaluates training needs and provides consultative assistance in training program planning to include job specific training for new training officers
• Conducts regional training in the field at public and private prisons
• Monitors student activities by providing assistance and direction
• Investigate allegations of violations of rules, regulations, policies and procedures
• Conducts audits to ensures standardization in the administration and implementation of training programs to coincide with Departmental goals and mission
• Assists in collection of annual documentation as it pertains to training audit standards (e.g., ACA, Ohio Standards)
• Attends training sessions for initial instruction for certification to include but not limited to instructor as DTSC, Firearms, OC and CPR
• Attends meetings, training, and conferences
• May give presentations, may serve on committees

• 48 mos. exp. in delivery of training or instructional programs commensurate with area to be assigned based on approved Position Description on file. Note: for positions assigned to train in Adult Parole Authority (APA) Firearm certification/re-certification, must be certified OPOTA Trainer per Ohio Administrative Code 109:2-1-06.
• Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications noted above.

Job Skills: Training

Organization
Rehabilitation & Correction - Operation Support Center

Agency Contact Name and Information
[e-mail]

Unposting Date
Aug 24, 2026, 11:59:00 PM

Work Location
DRC Central Office-Pickaway

Primary Location
United States of America-OHIO-Pickaway County-Orient

Compensation
$33.35

Schedule
Full-time

Work Hours
40

Classified Indicator
Classified

Union
Exempt from Union

Technical Skills
Learning and Development, Corrections, Project Management, Public Relations, Training

Professional Skills
Collaboration, Critical Thinking, Emotional Intelligence, Ethics and Values, Continuous Improvement

Agency Overview
The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction has been tasked with front line crime reduction through rehabilitative treatment and programming efforts provided in a safe, secure and humane correctional environment and effective community supervision. Our goal is to protect the public through helping individuals turn away from crime and become productive, contributing members of our communities, ensuring a safer Ohio for all Ohioans now and in the future.

What We Do
To learn more about our agency, please visit our website at www.drc.ohio.gov

Are You Ready?
We are thrilled to see that you are interested in beginning your career with the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction! Without a doubt, this will be the most rewarding and meaningful work you’ll ever find with a work family that is second to none!