Chaplain

Ladgov Corporation; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Ladgov Corporation is seeking a Local Facility Chaplain for the Miami Service Processing Center. This role includes leading worship, providing pastoral care, and facilitating religious accommodations for detainees. Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in Religion or equivalent experience, with significant ministry experience, particularly in detention settings. Understanding various faiths is essential. The position requires flexibility for 24/7 emergency availability.

Qualifications

• 5 years of ministry experience or 10 years in ministry without a degree.
• Experience in detention/correctional settings.
• Knowledge of Judaism, Islam, Christianity, Hinduism, Rastafarianism, etc.

Responsibilities

• Lead worship services and religious education.
• Provide pastoral counseling and spiritual support.
• Conduct weekly rounds in housing units.
• Recruit and coordinate volunteers.
• Serve as onsite religious point of contact.
• Available 24/7 for emergencies.

Skills

Pastoral counseling

Knowledge of multiple religions

Recruitment and training of volunteers

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Religion, Religious Studies, or Theology

Job description

Overview

The Local Facility Chaplain for the Miami Service Processing Center is responsible for administering the religious program onsite. This includes providing worship, education, pastoral care, and facilitating accommodations for detainees’ faith practices.

Key Duties

• Lead worship services, religious education, and holiday observances for detainees.
• Provide pastoral counseling and spiritual support across diverse faiths.
• Conduct weekly rounds in all housing units, including medical and restrictive housing areas.
• Recruit, train, and coordinate volunteers and contractors.
• Serve as primary onsite religious point of contact for ICE staff and detainees.
• Remain available 24/7 for emergencies and physically report onsite within 120 minutes if called.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Religion, Religious Studies, or Theology plus 5 years of ministry experience, or 10 years of ministry experience without a degree.
• Demonstrated experience in detention/correctional settings.
• Knowledge of multiple religions (Judaism, Islam, Christianity, Hinduism, Rastafarianism, etc.).