Chaplain - SCI Cambridge Springs

Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania; Cambridge Springs (Crawford County); On-site; USD 61,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania seeks a Chaplain to provide spiritual guidance within SCI Cambridge Springs. You will support inmates across faith traditions, plan services, and oversee religious programs in a secure setting.

You will lead interfaith activities, coordinate volunteers, and document program outcomes while ensuring compliance with training and background requirements. This role requires evening and weekend hours within a full-time schedule.

Qualifications

• Two years of pastoral experience with a bachelor's degree, or an equivalent combination including one year of pastoral experience.
• Must complete the Correctional Chaplains Training Course within six months of hire.
• Background check and CJIS compliance required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead religious services for inmates and accommodate other faiths.
• Provide spiritual and grief counseling to inmates in general population, specialized units, and hospitals.
• Facilitate interfaith programs and discussions within the facility.
• Coordinate volunteers, visitors, and interns for Religious Services Department.
• Document program activities and prepare required reports.
• Support staff in maintaining compliance and program records.

Skills

Pastoral experience

Interfaith outreach

Counseling

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Details

• Salary: $60,538.00 - $92,010.00 Annually
• Location: Crawford County, PA
• Job Type: Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time
• Job Number: N-2026-58188
• Department: Department of Corrections
• Division: CR CBS Inmte Srvs
• Opening Date: 09/14/2026
• Closing Date: 9/18/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
• Job Code: 47989
• Position Number: 00107970
• Union: Non Union
• Bargaining Unit: F3
• Pay Group: ST07
• Bureau / Division Code: 00111660
• Bureau / Division: SCI Cambridge Springs
• Worksite Address: 451 Fullerton Avenue
• City: Cambridge Springs, Pennsylvania
• Zip Code: 16403
• Contact Name: Maria Traficante
• Contact Phone: [phone]
• Contact Email: [e-mail]

Position

The Chaplain role with the Department of Corrections (DOC) invites committed individuals to bring steady guidance and renewed hope to people living in a secure correctional environment. This position gives you the chance to support inmates from many faith traditions and help them move forward with dignity and purpose. Your presence will encourage reflection, personal growth, and resilience during challenging circumstances. Join the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Cambridge Springs as a Chaplain and make a meaningful impact where it is needed most.

Description of Work

This position supports a wide interfaith program that encourages spiritual growth and respectful interaction within a correctional environment. As a Chaplain, you will perform the following duties:

• Religious Services: Plan and lead faith specific gatherings, administer sacraments and rites, and arrange accommodations for inmates of other faiths
• Spiritual Counseling: Provide spiritual, grief, and special counseling, and visit inmates in general population, specialized units, and community hospitals
• Program Support: Facilitate religious discussion groups, screen religious materials, and oversee activities for inmates with special needs
• Interfaith Guidance: Participate in committees, evaluate accommodation requests, and attend community interfaith events to promote facility religious programs
• Volunteer Coordination: Assist with recruiting, training, and orienting volunteers, visitors, and interns involved with the Religious Services Department
• Recordkeeping Duties: Document program activities, prepare required reports, and respond to requests for information in a timely manner

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week
• Work hours are 12:30 PM to 8:00 PM, Monday - Wednesday and 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Saturday - Sunday.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

Required Experience, Training & Eligibility

QUALIFICATIONS

• Two years of professional pastoral experience and a bachelor's degree; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training that includes one year of professional pastoral experience.

Special Requirements:

• You must possess, at the time of application, to provide documentation from an officially sanctioned faith group dated within one year of the application date stating they are officially sanctioned or authorized to conduct worship/sacred services, and specifying which sacraments, rites, ceremonies, or rituals they are authorized to perform as a religious leader.
• You must complete the Correctional Chaplains Training Course within six months of hire.
• You must maintain their credentials with an officially sanctioned faith group on an annual basis for the duration of employment.

Additional Requirements:

• Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS)

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The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.