Academy Unit Supervisor

Academy Unit Supervisor

Position :

Agency:
Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction (ODRC)

Location:

DRC Central Office, Pickaway County, Ohio

Compensation: $39.22 per hour

Schedule:

Full-time

Classified:
Classified

Union:
Exempt from Union

Primary Job Skill:
Training

• Requires considerable knowledge of adult learning principles, instructional design, development and delivery, systems thinking, and management science: responsible for planning, designing, developing, directing and coordinating centralized training programs and activities, and evaluating instructional methods for the Corrections Training Academy (NEO, In-service, special projects).
• Provides direction and guidance in areas of instructional strategies, objectives, lesson plans, and curriculum development for training staff.
• Conducts needs assessments to determine and develop specialized training throughout DRC.
• Develops and coordinates training pursuant to DRC policy and monitors 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.
• Conducts investigations and presents at pre-disciplinary hearings of alleged staff misconduct as requested.
• Initiates disciplinary action if necessary.
• Responds to grievances and other complaints.
• May direct, coordinate and/or assist in special tasks including assignment to various DRC committees (e.g., curriculum review, training advisory council, interview panel, program development).
• Resolves DRC policy and procedure questions.
• Attends seminars, conferences for new training ideas and concepts and to stay abreast of the latest trends.
• Attends meetings, training and conferences.
• May give presentations and conduct training.

• 48 months of experience in delivery of training or instructional programs commensurate with the area to be assigned, based on approved Position Description on file.
• 12 months of experience in supervisory principles/techniques.
• Or equivalent of minimum class qualifications noted above.

Training

Email:
Cheryl.

Cartero.gov

January 15, 2026