CHAPLAIN I

AZ State Jobs; Buckeye (AZ); On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and sick days with holidays

Parental Leave

Robust insurance plan

Exceptional retirement program

Employee benefits options

Commuter subsidy program

Job summary

ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, REHABILITATION & REENTRY seeks a Chaplain I to guide religious accommodation of inmates across living spaces, work, and education areas. The role includes counseling, services, and coordination with volunteers.

A background in pastoral care and knowledge of various religions is required. The position is based at ASPC Lewis in Buckeye, AZ, offering a salary range of $48,000 to $55,200 plus comprehensive benefits and retirement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s and/or Master’s Degree from an accredited institution; CHEA accreditation confirmed.
• Minimum select preference: 2 years of full-time experience conducting religious services.
• Ability to understand multiple religions represented in inmate populations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct religious services, studies, and memorial services for inmates and staff.
• Coordinate and document religious accommodations and volunteers.
• Interact with church groups and clergy with department approval.
• Advise on religious issues affecting inmates and staff.
• Maintain documentation and prepare reports and correspondences.
• Assist in handling inmate religious requests and special dietary needs.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Interpersonal relationships

Crisis intervention

Conflict resolution

Stress management

Analytical thinking

Religious accommodation issues

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s Degree

Tools

ACIS

Job description

ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, REHABILITATION & REENTRY

Our mission is to enhance public safety across Arizona through modern, effective correctional practices and meaningful engagements. The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry (ADCRR) is committed to creating a safe, secure, and humane correctional system. With public safety top of mind, ADCRR and its more than 8,000 officers and professional staff are driven by a heart for public service and a commitment to deliver perfect effort each day. ADCRR is redefining itself as an agency whose daily work centers on transparency, accountability, and fairness.

CHAPLAIN I

Job Location:

Address:

Arizona State Prison Complex (ASPC) – Lewis
26700 S. Highway 85
Buckeye, AZ 85326

Posting Details:

Salary:

$48,000.00
$51,600.00
$55,200.00

Grade: 17

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Job Summary:

"Are you a religious leader seeking to make an eternal difference, to encourage moral and spiritual development for the benefit of society?" Come and join our team!
The Arizona Department of Correction, Rehabilitation & Reentry (ADCRR) is seeking a Chaplain to guide the religious accommodation of inmates. This will involve visiting and counseling inmates in their living spaces, work, recreation, and educational areas, including isolation/detention areas and inmates in protective segregation.

Job Duties:

• Conducts religious services and studies, memorial services, and other services as directed by the supervising Chaplain for the benefit of the inmates and/or staff
• Coordinates, monitors, and documents religious accommodations and the performance and compliance of religious volunteers
• Interacts with local church groups, visits clergy and the religious community on behalf of the Department with approval of, and under the direction of the supervising Chaplain
• Confers with supervising chaplain for direction on appropriate responses to staff, volunteer, inmate, or public questions regarding religious programming, privileges, donations, and pastoral visits
• Advises the Deputy Warden and security staff on any religious issues that may directly affect the inmates on an assigned unit
• Maintains documentation and prepares articles and reports
• Receives and delivers information to inmates and inmate families regarding deaths, serious illnesses, and overnight hospitalizations
• Evaluates and responds to inmate requests for special religious services, diets, or privileges
• May be required to drive on state business
• Performs other duties appropriate to the assignment

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of pastoral care and counseling
• Religious publications or holy books pertinent to a variety of religions
• Personal computer software programs sufficient to perform daily tasks
• Public relations and public speaking

Skill in:

• Written and verbal communication
• Building and maintaining interpersonal relationships
• Crisis intervention
• Conflict resolution
• Stress management
• Interpreting and assimilating information
• Analyzing complex situations
• Resolving complex religious accommodation issues

Ability to:

• Work in a prison environment
• Learn the Arizona Correctional Information System (ACIS)
• Adhere to all departmental rules, regulations, policies, and procedures as they apply to inmate grooming, litigation, and discipline
• Comprehend various religions represented in the inmate population, including major tenets, religious service requirements, religious property requirements, and dietary requirements
• Adapt to changing priorities

Selective Preference(s):

• A minimum of two (2) years of full-time experience conducting religious services, which include pastoral care, counseling, and teaching
• Minimum of one (1) unit of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE)
• Bachelor’s and/or Master’s Degree from an accredited institution; accreditation as verifiable through the Council of Higher Education Association (CHEA.ORG)

Pre-Employment Requirements:

• Employment is contingent on the selected applicant passing a background investigation and drug test.
• Candidate MUST present proof of license or ordination or certification from their faith group at the time of application.
• Candidate MUST present proof of denominational endorsement at time of appointment or within six months of the original hire date.
• May require possession of, and ability to retain a current, valid state-issued driver’s license appropriate to the assignment. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete any required driver training (see Arizona Administrative Code R2-10-207.12).
• In an effort to maintain a safe environment, all employees are required to take a Tuberculosis (TB) test during their New Employee Orientation and every year thereafter.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Benefits:

• Vacation and sick days with 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
• Robust and affordable insurance plan to include medical, dental, life, short-term and long-term disability options
• Exceptional retirement program
• Optional employee benefits such as deferred compensation plans, credit union membership, and a wellness program
• An incentivized commuter club and public transportation subsidy program

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave programhere. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page.

Retirement:

Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS).
Enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment.
Current ADCRR Employees: Consult with your respective Human Resources Liaison if you are in a different retirement plan than the one indicated above.

Contact Us:

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling [phone]. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.