Academy Unit Supervisor

Organization

Rehabilitation & Correction - Operation Support Center

Agency Contact Name and Information:
Cheryl.

Cartero.gov

Jan 16, 2026, 4:59:00 AM

DRC Central Office-Pickaway 11781 State Route 762 Orient 43146

United States of America-OHIO-Pickaway County-Orient

39.22

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 serves 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 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.

To learn more about our agency, please visit our website .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!

Academy Unit Supervisor responsibilities include:

• Requires considerable knowledge of adult learning principles, instructional design, development and delivery and systems thinking and management science:
  Responsible for planning, designing, developing, directing and coordinating centralized training programs and activities and evaluates instructional methods for the Corrections Training Academy (i.e., NEO, In-service and special projects)
• Provides direction and guidance in areas of instructional strategies, objectives, lesson plans and curriculum development for training staff
• Conduct needs assessments to determine and develop specialized training throughout DRC
• Develop and coordinates training pursuant to DRC policy and monitor training standards for accreditation
• Travels to regional locations to plan, conduct and evaluate training programs and acts as a liaison between CTA and institution/agency regarding training issues
• Directly supervises staff involved in assessing and analyzing training and performance needs:
  Prioritizes and approves work schedules
• Assigns, reviews and approves work activities/assignments
• Responds to questions and concerns and resolves problems
• Approves requests for leave, overtime, compensatory time, attendance reports and travel, prepares employee goals and completes performance evaluation reviews
• Continually reviews and evaluates all NEO and/or In-Service training programs to ensure consistent relevant and content application:
  Supervises maintenance and retention of training records, may instruct classes as needed; orders materials and supplies as necessary
• Conduct investigations and presents at pre-disciplinary hearings of alleged staff misconduct as requested
• Initiate disciplinary action if necessary
• Responds to grievances and other complaints
• May direct, coordinate and/or assist in special tasks to include assignment to various DRC committees (e.g. curriculum review, training advisory council, interview panel, program development)
• Resolves DRC policy and procedure questions
• Attend seminars, conferences for new training ideas and concepts and to stay abreast of the latest trends.
• Attend meetings, training and conferences
• May give presentations and conduct training

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits…