YOU Chaplain

State of Mississippi; Florence (MS); On-site; USD 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Mississippi is seeking a Chaplain for the 61 - Rankin County facility in Mississippi. This full-time position provides spiritual ministry to employees, patients, or inmates at the Central MS Correctional Facility in Pearl.

Candidates should be highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to follow MSPB and MDOC policies, with strong communication skills and the ability to meet deadlines. A Bachelor's degree and ordination are preferred.

Qualifications

• Highly organized and detail-oriented.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Familiarity with MSPB and MDOC Policies and Procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide spiritual ministry to employees, patients, or inmates in the facility.
• Counsel individuals seeking guidance and support.
• Address spiritual needs and educational requirements of individuals seeking such help.

Skills

Highly organized

Attention to detail

Good communication skills

Deadline-oriented

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

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State of Mississippi

$28,542.30 - $37,000.00 Annually

Location

61 - RANKIN COUNTY, MS

Full-Time

Job Number

9813-0554-20260924R

0554 - CORR-CENTRAL MS CORRECTIONAL

Opening Date

09/28/2026

10/4/2026 at 11:59 PM Central Time (US & Canada)

Agency Minimum Salary

$28,542.30

$37,000.00

About the Agency

The Mississippi Department of Corrections (MDOC) is a professional agency that adheres to the values of integrity, honesty and openness in all of its practices. MDOC actively recruits quality candidates who share in the vision that the safety of the public is of paramount importance and fundamental to the agency’s mission. This position is located at the Central MS Correctional Facility in Pearl, MS. For more information, contact the CMCF Human Resources Dept. at [e-mail].

Professional religious/spiritual work in providing spiritual ministry to employees, patients, or inmates of an institution or prison. Incumbents in this classification attend to the spiritual and moral educational needs of those seeking spiritual help, counsel individuals seeking guidance, or serve in any other capacity that will lend emphasis to the spiritual needs of those seeking such help.

What you'll need to be Successful

To be successful in this position, you will need to be highly organized, pay close attention to detail, follow MSPB AND MDOC Policies and Procedures, have good communication skills, and be able to meet deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree, 0-3 years of experience, and ordained and endorsed by denomination.

Address

Address 210 East Capitol Street
Suite 800
Jackson, Mississippi, 39201