Associate Jail Chaplain: Spiritual Care & Reentry

Hamilton County Sheriff''s Office; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Hamilton County Sheriff's Office in Tennessee seeks an Associate Jail Chaplain to support the jail’s spiritual and secular programs. The role works under the Jail Chaplain to engage volunteers and community resources, ensuring inmates have access to pastoral care and related services.

The position requires ordination and at least three years of full-time ministry, with a recommendation from a pastor. A Bachelor’s degree is preferred but not mandatory; the role emphasizes compassionate

Qualifications

• Ordination required.
• Three years of full-time ministry as Pastor/Minister or Assistant Pastor/Minister.
• Recommendation from a Pastor/Minister.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, directing, and administering all programs (spiritual and secular) in the jail.
• Assist in screening and training volunteers from represented faith groups.
• Develop and maintain relationships with community resources relevant to the role.
• Ensure administrative paperwork is completed and filed timely.
• Facilitate crisis interventions and conduct regular inmate visits to explain services.

Skills

Spiritual knowledge

Criminal justice knowledge

Pastoral counseling

Interpersonal skills

Oral and written communications

Ethics and confidentiality

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Hamilton County Sheriff's Office in Tennessee seeks an Associate Jail Chaplain to support the jail’s spiritual and secular programs. The role works under the Jail Chaplain to engage volunteers and community resources, ensuring inmates have access to pastoral care and related services.

The position requires ordination and at least three years of full-time ministry, with a recommendation from a pastor. A Bachelor’s degree is preferred but not mandatory; the role emphasizes compassionate