Correctional Chaplain: Inmate Ministry & Reentry Support

JUSTICE, BUREAU OF PRISONS (DOJ); United States; On-site; USD 63,000 - 144,000; Full time

Job summary

JUSTICE, BUREAU OF PRISONS (DOJ) seeks a Chaplain to provide full pastoral ministry to inmates across faith groups, including worship services and religious education. The role requires maintaining relationships with denominational endorsement and coordinating activities with institutional departments to support treatment and rehabilitation.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s Degree plus Master of Divinity or 6,240 hours of pastoral leadership, plus formal supervised ministry training.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with no less than 120 semester hours from a qualifying institution.
• Master of Divinity or equivalent theological degree with required coursework hours as specified.

Responsibilities

• Provides full pastoral ministry to inmates of all faith groups, including opportunities for public and private worship.
• Maintains a well-rounded program of religious instruction including classes, correspondence, work and discussion groups.

Skills

Pastoral leadership

Religious ministry

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master of Divinity

Job description

JUSTICE, BUREAU OF PRISONS (DOJ) seeks a Chaplain to provide full pastoral ministry to inmates across faith groups, including worship services and religious education. The role requires maintaining relationships with denominational endorsement and coordinating activities with institutional departments to support treatment and rehabilitation.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s Degree plus Master of Divinity or 6,240 hours of pastoral leadership, plus formal supervised ministry training.