Nothing tests religious beliefs more than many situations our Airmen face throughout their service. Providing pastoral care ministry and counseling to those of faith and those of no faith, Air Force chaplains are religious ministry professionals who support the spiritual resilience of our Airmen worldwide. As spiritual leaders, chaplains are relied upon for faith and personal guidance, and they also serve as advocates for our Airmen and consult with leadership on moral, ethical, and quality-of-life issues.
Responsibilities
- Manage and support spiritual centers on military installations around the world
- Conduct worship services, liturgies, and rites
- Advise leadership on spiritual, religious, ethical, moral, morale, and quality-of-life issues
- Supervise and manage chapel personnel, operations, and religious ministry programs
Qualifications, Education, and Training
- Required Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with a minimum of 120 semester hours; Master of Divinity or equivalent theological degree with no less than 72 hours from an accredited institution
- Pastoral Ministry Experience: Two years of religious ministry leadership
- Denominations: Christian Protestant, Muslim, Jewish, Orthodox Christian, Roman Catholic, and other faith groups
- Receive an Ecclesiastical Endorsement from a DoD-recognized endorser
- Meet medical and physical fitness standards
- No convictions by courts-martial or civilian courts (except minor traffic violations)
- No disciplinary actions for unprofessional relationships, financial irresponsibility, domestic violence, or child abuse
- Be commissioned by age 40; age waivers may be available
- Personnel Status: Officer (commissioned as an officer upon joining the chaplain corps, rank based on education and experience)
Additional Details
- Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
- Employment type: Full-time
- Industries: Hospitals and Health Care, Non-profit Organizations, Government Administration
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