PROTESTANT CHAPLAIN

CA Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation; California (MO); On-site; USD 64,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation is seeking a Protestant Chaplain for a full-time, in-office role in Kings County, CA. The position focuses on spiritual guidance, religious services, and pastoral care within a state prison setting.

Responsibilities include conducting worship services, caring for inmates and families, and providing counseling. New hires are expected to follow eligibility and background requirements and will work in a structured, mission-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Must hold Protestant Chaplain designation.
• Eligible for state employment; candidates must gain eligibility via the required Exam Information process.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular daily and/or weekly worship services, special religious services on holidays, and memorial/funeral services.
• Provide pastoral visiting to hospitals, housing units, work programs, and families of incarcerated people.
• Provide individual, family, grief, marital, and pre-release counseling as needed.
• Ensure weekly religious services/visits are provided to all incarcerated individuals.

Job description

Job Description And Duties

Attention all current and aspiring Protestant Chaplains! Are you hoping to play a major role in reintegrating people into society by serving all people within the institution framework, and using pastoral counseling to convey, rather than impose, religious values? We have an amazing opportunity with full time permanent hours, a fast-vesting pension plan, up to 14 paid days off per year, and comprehensive benefits.

This position is responsible to provide spiritual and moral guidance to State institution residents; to conduct Protestant religious services; to provide pastoral care; to give instruction; and to do other related work. Duties include, but are not limited to the following:

• Conduct regular daily and/or weekly worship services, special religious services on religious and national holidays, memorial services and funeral services. Provide pastoral visiting to hospitals, work programs, visiting areas, housing units, group activities, and families of incarcerated people. Ensure that weekly religious services/visits are provided to all incarcerated people. Provide individual, family, grief, marital, pre-release planning, and other pertinent counseling.

Individuals interested in applying for this vacancy must have eligibility. If you are new to state service or need to gain eligibility to this classification see "Exam Information" section below and be sure to follow all instructions.

Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development Assignment may also be considered for this position(s).

Main communication for this position will be through email. Please ensure you have a valid email address on your application.

CDCR employees are encouraged to use their existing CDCR email address on your application.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

This position is located at the California State Prison in Corcoran CA, which is accessibly located right off Highway 43. Conveniently located one hour from Lemoore Naval Air Station and Sequoias National Park. Two hours from Yosemite National Park and Pismo Beach.

4001 King Ave

Corcoran, Ca. 93212

CSP-Corcoran offers an on-site fitness center.

Minimum Requirements

• PROTESTANT CHAPLAIN

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-529772

Position #(s): 084-229-9922-001

Working Title: Protestant Chaplain

Classification: PROTESTANT CHAPLAIN

$5,743.00 - $7,541.00

Effective July 1, 2025, the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) was implemented. PLP 2025 requires that each full-time employee receive a 3 percent reduction in pay in exchange for 5 hours of PLP 2025 leave credits monthly through June 2027. Salaries do not reflect recent changes.

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions: 1

Work Location: Kings County

Telework: In Office

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

Vision: We enhance public safety and promote successful community reintegration through education, treatment and active participation in rehabilitative and restorative justice programs.

Mission: To facilitate the successful reintegration of the individuals in our care back to their communities equipped with the tools to be drug-free, healthy, and employable members of society by providing education, treatment, rehabilitative, and restorative justice programs, all in a safe and humane environment.

Commitment: The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) and the California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS) are committed to transforming the correctional landscape to create safer, more professional, and more fulfilling environments for our employees, the incarcerated population, and those supervised in our communities. Through systemwide improvements grounded in proven and emerging practices, we aim to strengthen rehabilitation, enhance workplace satisfaction, and support successful reentry into the community through our institutions, parole, and community partnerships. Our shared mission is to promote safety, wellness, and human dignity while fostering positive change for all those who live and work within our institutions and communities.

CDCR and CCHCS are committed to building an inclusive respectful workplace. We are determined to attract and hire candidates from all communities and empower employees from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and personal experiences. We are proud to foster inclusion and drive collaborative efforts at all levels of the Department.

CDCR and CCHCS strive to collaborate with the community to enhance public safety and promote successful community reintegration through education, treatment and active participation in rehabilitative and restorative justice programs. Incumbents establish and maintain cooperative working relationships within the department, other governmental agencies, health care partners, and communities.

CDCR/CCHCS values all team members. We work cooperatively to provide the highest level of health care possible to a diverse correctional population, which includes medical, dental, nursing, mental health, and pharmacy. We encourage creativity and ingenuity while treating others fairly, honestly, and with respect, all of which are critical to the success of the CDCR/CCHCS mission.

CDCR Website: www.cdcr.ca.gov

Special Requirements

Do NOT include ANY confidential information on any documents you submit for a job vacancy, such as your State application, resume, or educational transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number (SSN), birthdate, student identification number, driver’s license number (unless required), basis of eligibility, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. Confidential information on the first page of applications submitted electronically online, such as Easy ID number, SSN, examination related information, and driver’s license number will automatically be redacted upon submission.

Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are meeting Minimum Qualifications with education, you must include your unofficial transcripts/diploma for verification. Official transcripts may be required upon appointment. If it is determined a candidate does not meet the Minimum Qualifications, the candidate will be withheld from the eligibility list, rendering them inactive and ineligible to be hired for the position. Candidates who have been withheld may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board.

Candidates new to CDCR or the Division of Juvenile Justice are required to submit to a background investigation process utilizing Live Scan fingerprinting, and Tuberculosis testing prior to appointment followed by departmental annual Tuberculosis testing/evaluation thereafter.

Applicants who completed their education outside of the US (with foreign degrees/transcripts) must obtain and submit verification of U.S. course/degree equivalency. Foreign education credential evaluation services can be found at NACES | National Association of Credential Evaluation Services.

When Submitting Supporting Documents, PDF File Format Is Preferred.

CDCR/CCHCS utilizes E-Verify to confirm candidate’s identity and employment authorization. For more information about E-Verify, you may go to www.e-verify.gov.

This advertisement may be used for other vacancies that occur during the life of this recruitment.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate: willingness to create and promote an equitable and inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated and valued.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website, www.calhr.ca.gov, and the CalPERS website, www.calpers.ca.gov.

Information on benefits afforded by membership in the California Public Employees’ Retirement System can be found on the CalHR Salary and Benefits website at www.calhr.ca.gov/employees/pages/salary-and-benefits.aspx

Information on the benefits and protections provided to public employees by the State Civil Service Act can be found on the CalHR website at https://www.calhr.ca.gov/Training/Pages/performance-management-merit-system-principles.aspx

This webpage is intended to provide general information. Benefit eligibility may be based on job classification, bargaining unit, time base and length of appointment.

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Human Resources Contact:

Sydney Rivera

[phone] ext: 5098

[e-mail]

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:

EEO Coordinator

[phone] ext: 6188

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Exam Information

To obtain list eligibility for the Protestant Chaplain, before applying for the position, you must first take and pass the Protestant Chaplain exam: Protestant Chaplain Exam.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.