Academy Training Developer

Job Description - Academy Training Developer ) (250009MR)

Rehabilitation & Correction - Operation Support Center

Jan 12, 2026, 8:59:00 PM

DRC Central Office-Pickaway 11781 State Route 762 Orient 43146

United States of America-OHIO-Pickaway County-Orient

$32.35

Full-time

Exempt from Union

Training

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

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

Who We Are…
Guided by a single mission “To reduce recidivism among those we touch,” the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction believes that everyone is capable of positive change. Our staff embrace these core values and serve as role models for pro‑social behavior conveying an attitude of dignity and respect in the treatment of others.

What We Do…
The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction has been tasked with frontline 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 by 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.

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!

What You’ll Do:

• Requires thorough knowledge of training development and presentations 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, including overseeing the work of Subject Matter Experts and personnel assigned to curriculum design teams
• Develops orientation training programs; coordinates, implements and evaluates supplemental programs (e.g., coaches training)
• Recommends improvements to training programs, policies and procedures based on departmental and stakeholder needs through a formal assessment process
• Creates and runs various administrative reports
• Inputs data into ONBASE
• Serves as a liaison for DRC staff regarding professional development opportunities
• Manages major training programs, including needs determination, curriculum development, revision, registrations, evaluations and record keeping
• Develops and manages DRC programs
• Formulates and 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
• Reviews and evaluates training needs, providing consultative assistance in training program planning for new training officers
• Conducts regional training in the field at public and private prisons
• Monitors student activities by providing assistance and direction
• Investigates allegations of violations of rules, regulations, policies and procedures
• Conducts audits to ensure standardization in the administration and implementation of training programs to align with departmental goals and mission
• Assists in collecting annual documentation regarding training audit standards (e.g., ACA, Ohio Standards)
• Attends training sessions for initial instruction for…