Religious Services Assistant

Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System; Coleman (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System in Coleman, FL is seeking a Religious Services Assistant to support chaplains and all faiths within the Life Connections program. You will maintain ecclesiastical records, assist in devotional materials, and help coordinate logistical support for religious activities.

You will perform clerical duties, manage inmate pass systems, supervise daily activities in the religious program area, and contribute to overall security and administrative tasks in the

Qualifications

• Transcripts must be uploaded and electronically linked from USAJOBS at the time you apply and must include identifying information to include School Name, Student Name, Degree and Date Awarded (if applicable).
• All academic degrees and coursework must be completed at an accredited college or university; foreign education requires recognition per DoE guidance.

Responsibilities

• Supports the Chaplains, volunteers, and religious programming of all faiths in the institution or Life Connections unit.
• Maintains records, ecclesiastical documents, materials, and other references for the institution's religious groups or Life Connections Program.
• Assist in the preparation of devotional and religious educational materials and audio visual displays.
• Work with the chaplaincy or Life Connections team to determine, develop, manage and maintain the logistical support requirements of the religious program.
• Helps supervise day-to-day inmate activities, programs, security, and provides administration of the inmate pass system in the religious program area.
• Performs clerical duties to include typing, filing, proofreading, time and attendance, recording and transcribing meeting minutes; serves on planning committees.
• Incumbent is charged with responsibility for maintaining security of the institution; staff correctional responsibilities precede all others.

Job description

• Hiring Agency: Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System

Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities.

Key Responsibilities

Supports the Chaplains, volunteers, and religious programming of all faiths in the institution or the Life Connections unit. Maintains the records, ecclesiastical documents, materials, and other references for the institution's religious groups or Life Connections Program. Assist in the preparation of devotional and religious educational materials and audio visual displays.

Work with the chaplaincy or Life Connections team to determine, develop, manage and maintain the logistical support requirements of the religious program. Helps supervise day-to-day inmate activities, programs, security, and provides administration of the inmate pass system in the religious program area.

Performs clerical duties to include, typing, filing, proofreading, time and attendance, recording and transcribing meeting minutes as well as serves on the planning committees. Along with all other correctional institution employees, incumbent is charged with responsibility for maintaining security of the institution. The staff correctional responsibilities precede all others required by this position and are performed on a regular and recurring basis.

Requirements & Education

ONLY if education is a requirement/substitution for specialized experience, applicant MUST upload legible transcripts as verification of educational requirement. Transcripts MUST be uploaded and electronically linked from USAJOBS at the time you apply and MUST include identifying information to include School Name, Student Name, Degree and Date Awarded (if applicable).

All academic degrees and coursework must be completed at a college or university that has obtained accreditation or pre-accreditation status from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools that meet this criteria, Click Here. Foreign Education: For information regarding foreign education requirements, please see Foreign Diploma and Credit Recognition at the U.S.

Department of Education website: Recognition of Foreign Qualifications. If you are selected for this position and qualified based on education (i.e. basic education requirement and/or substitution of education), you will be required to provide an OFFICIAL transcript prior to your first day on duty.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System, Department of Justice.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $50241 – $62462/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-29.

How many openings are available?

There are 2 openings for this position.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.

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