Academy Training Developer

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

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

Medical Coverage

Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period

Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year

Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave

Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)

Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.

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 at

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!

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

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

Application Procedures\:

In order to be considered for this position, you must apply on-line through this posting website. (We no longer accept paper applications.)

When completing your on-line Ohio Civil Service Application, be sure to clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications outlined on this job posting.

We cannot give you credit for your qualifications, experience, education and training in the job selection process if you do not provide it in your on-line application.

You can check the status of your application by signing into your profile on this website.

We will communicate with you through the email you provided in your profile and job application. Be sure to check your email often.

If you require a reasonable accommodation for the application process, please contact the Human Resources Office so proper arrangements can be made. Otherwise, you will be given specific instructions on requesting an accommodation if you are invited to an assessment and/or interview.

The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction is a tobacco-free workplace.

Pre-Employment Drug Testing:

All final applicants tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis to test for illegal drug use prior to appointments. Testing will also be performed for the presence of marijuana. An applicant with a positive test shall not be offered employment unless the applicant submits medical documentation of legally prescribed medications or a recommendation for medical marijuana.

Pre-Employment Background Investigation:

The final applicant selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. An individual assessment of an applicant’s prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction is prohibited from hiring:

Individuals under a federal or state weapons disability if the position requires firearms certification/recertification and use;

Individuals who have engaged in sexual abuse in a prison or other confinement facility; have been civilly or administratively adjudicated, or convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, implied threats of force, or if the victim did not or was unable to consent;

Individuals convicted of soliciting or providing support for an act of terrorism, terrorism, or money laundering to support terrorism;

Individuals who have been convicted of or pled guilty to a felony where a direct correlation exists between the position and prior criminal behavior.