CHAPLAIN II

State of Arizona; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and sick days

Parental Leave

Comprehensive insurance

Retirement program

Public transportation subsidy

Job summary

The State of Arizona in Phoenix, through the Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry, seeks a Chaplain II to support spiritual wellbeing and oversee religious programs across the ASPC Phoenix complex.

You will lead chaplains, provide pastoral counseling, and engage with housing, work, recreation, and education areas, including isolation settings. Eligible for excellent benefits and a comprehensive retirement program.

Qualifications

• Experience in pastoral care and counseling.
• Strong public speaking and interpersonal skills.
• Familiar with diverse religious practices and dietary requirements.
• Proficient with standard PC software including Google Suite.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and coordinates a wide variety of religious programs.
• Interviews, counsels, and responds to inmate inquiries about religious activities.
• Coordinates religious diet programs and develops tracking mechanisms.
• Maintains and develops reports and documentation.

Skills

Pastoral counseling

Public speaking

Crisis intervention

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree

Tools

ACIS

Google Suite

Job description

ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS,

REHABILIATION & 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 II

Job Location:

Address: Arizona State Prison Complex (ASPC) – Phoenix 2500 E. Van Buren St. Phoenix, AZ 85008 https://corrections.az.gov/

Posting Details:

Salary: $30.00 / $62,400.00

Grade: 19

Closing Date: 10/29/2026

Job Summary: Make a meaningful difference as a Chaplain II with the Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry (ADCRR). In this impactful role, you’ll support the spiritual well-being of incarcerated individuals and help ensure access to religious accommodations. You’ll lead and support fellow chaplains while coordinating, developing, and overseeing religious programs across the complex. Responsibilities may include administering sacraments and other religious rites, providing pastoral counseling, and serving on boards, committees, and institutional treatment teams. You’ll also connect with and counsel individuals throughout the facility; including in housing, work, recreation, and education areas, as well as in isolation, detention, and protective-segregation settings.

Job Duties:

• Supervises, coordinates, directs, develops and conducts a wide variety of religious programs and services within the institution
• Develops and manages religious programs and ensures activities are conducted in accordance with ADCRR policies and procedures
• Interviews, counsels and/or responds to inmate inquiries and letters regarding religious activities/services
• Coordinates religious diet program including verification of eligibility and develops tracking mechanisms
• Supervises subordinates Chaplains
• Administers work evaluations, delegates assignments, coordinates leave to ensure coverage, develops work schedules, verifies work hours, provides mentoring and guidance, recommends hiring and disciplinary actions
• Attends and/or conducts meetings, training and conferences
• Sits on committees and boards as directed
• Develops positive relationships with local clergy and faith-based organizations
• Recruits religious volunteers as needed
• Coordinates background clearance for religious visitors and volunteers
• Develops budget requests and recommendations for material/supply purchases
• Maintains and develops a variety of reports and documentation
• 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 management and supervision
• 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
• Personal computer and software programs including Google Suite
• Interviewing and counseling techniques

Skill in:

• Written and verbal communication
• Building and maintaining interpersonal relationships
• Public speaking
• Teaching
• Crisis intervention
• Conflict resolution
• Stress management
• Interpreting and assimilating information
• Personal management and supervision
• Pastoral counseling
• Time management and organization
• Prioritization
• Analyzing complex situations
• Resolving complex religious accommodation issues

Ability to:

• Supervise a diverse group of subordinate Chaplains
• Coordinate numerous activities
• Resolve conflicts
• Concise reports and maintain accurate documentation
• 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:

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.

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.

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

Benefits:

We offer an excellent and affordable comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of our employees:

• 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 program here. 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.