Posting Date 10/02/24 Application Deadline 10/16/24 Pay Range Min - Mid - Mid - Max $54,000 - $58,250 - $62,500 - $71,000 Job Type Unclassified Department Sheriff About the Position Are you ready to make a difference in the lives of others? Join our dynamic team as an Institutional Chaplain and unlock the potential for transformation and redemption within the walls of MCSO jails. We believe that every individual deserves access to religious ministry, pastoral counseling, and religious education, regardless of their background, beliefs, or circumstances. As an Institutional Chaplain, you will play a vital role in planning, coordinating, and providing this essential support function to inmates. This is not just a job – it's an opportunity to create a profound impact in the lives of those who are seeking guidance, hope, and spiritual nourishment. If you have a passion for ministry, a strong sense of empathy, and the desire to inspire transformation, we invite you to apply. Together, let's create a brighter future, one inmate at a time. Apply now and embark on an incredible journey of compassion, healing, and growth as an Institutional Chaplain with MCSO. About the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office Do you possess integrity, strong interpersonal skills, and do you have a desire to serve your community? The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) invites you to become part of Arizona's leading law enforcement agency. We are seeking passionate individuals to join our team with a variety of openings for Civilian, Detention and Sworn personnel. We come together as a team to support and provide public safety. We are OneMCSO – become one with us! Position Qualifications We recognize your time is valuable, so please apply if you meet the following required qualifications: Education Bachelor's Degree in Divinity, Theology, Comparative Religion, Scripture or related field Or Bachelor’s Degree in any field with completion of a seminary program Or Bachelor’s Degree in any field without completion of a seminary program in addition to a total of six (6) years of ministry experience (which includes the below experience). Experience Three (3) years of experience in active ministry. Applicants will be ordained clergy or members of ecclesiastically recognized religious institutes of vowed men or women; or in lieu of professional ordination credentials, adequate documentation of the applicants’ recognized religious and ministerial roles in their respective faith communities is acceptable. Other requirements Must be ordained, licensed, commissioned, endorsed, or sponsored by a denomination/religion; must be in good standing with the denomination/religion for three (3) years; Letter of Certification from a regional/local leader of the denomination/religion is required. (The Letter of Certification must state at a minimum: The applicant is in good standing with the denomination/religion for at least three (3) years. Reference to ordinations, licensing, commissioning, or sponsorship may also be included) Must possess a valid Arizona driver’s license or have the ability to obtain by the time of hire. Training that may be provided on-the-job: FEMA NIMS – IS100 and 700; Safety; Payroll; PREA. Prior to hiring, the Sheriff's Office requires that all candidates pass a background review. Our Preferred Candidate has Three (3) years of experience in active ministry with direct experience in a correctional setting. Compensation is more than a salary with MCSO. Your perks at work include: Perform work with a greater purpose: provide hope to inmates Positively impact the lives of inmates by collaborating closely with community volunteers who provide various services Exceptional work-life balance: Non-traditional schedule available. and paid vacation, holiday, and sick leaves A supportive and collaborative team culture with other chaplains who share your passion for providing spiritual care and guidance Long-term stability and growth since 1871 Learn more at Overview of Benefits Essential Job Tasks (This is not an all-inclusive list of all job duties that may be required; employees will be required to perform other related duties as assigned.) Provides pastoral counseling, religious education, worship services, and scripture studies for inmates with varied and complex religious beliefs, without imposing personal religious convictions. Promotes positive interfaith relations and religious tolerance in a secured care environment. Plans, organizes, conducts and assists with diverse religious services, rites, holidays, and special events (e.g., Passover, Ramadan, Conversions). Provides regular and/or emergency pastoral counseling for inmates needing assistance to cope with living in a secured care environment or who have received distressing information such as death notifications; acts as a liaison to deliver such news when necessary. Aids with successful community reintegration by helping inmates develop purpose and concern for life and promoting positive change from criminal behavior. Makes inmate referrals to psychiatric staff when behavior or information indicates a need. Notifies detention staff of inmates who may be vulnerable due to crisis situations and/or may be displaying behavior or security concerns. Reviews, processes, and responds to inmate requests for assistance, referencing dietary needs, inspirational materials, and other religious related issues or concerns. Investigates and responds to inmate complaints and formal grievances when the issue is of a religious nature. Evaluates donations of religious materials entering the secured care environment for proper content and possible contraband materials. Creates, maintains, and/or queries records, information, monthly reports, or data for religious service activities. Posts clearances, schedules services, and responds to questions or concerns regarding operational procedures from religious volunteers entering the jails to conduct services. Responds to questions and concerns from detention staff regarding volunteers, religious services, and inmates who practice various belief systems. Attends meetings, conferences, hearings, and other related events as necessary. Acts as a liaison to address concerns or questions from the public, community organizations, or other agencies regarding volunteer programs, religious services, and inmates in custody. Conducts religious worship services of own faith tradition as directed by the Chaplain Supervisor or command staff. Provides direction to volunteers and inmates. Performs other duties as directed by the chain of command. Works on the seasonal holy days of own faith tradition when directed by the Chaplain Supervisor or command staff. Completes all trainings mandated by the Office, Chaplain Supervisor, or command staff. Facilitates adopted curriculum to the inmate population as determined by the section supervisor or agency adoption. Maintains good attendance to perform assigned duties as scheduled and/or assigned by supervisor. Working Conditions Maricopa County is an EEO/ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer. The following environments described are only representative of how the essential job tasks are currently performed or envisioned. As such, in order to accommodate a disability or limitation, the essential job tasks may be performed in ways other than described on these pages. Work occurs primarily indoors in a secured care environment with inmates. Job may require working evenings and weekends to meet inmate religious needs, and/or working on a day of religious observance when required by the Chaplain Supervisor or command staff. Position requires ethical conduct and a professional demeanor. Work environment Indoors in confined area Rarely outdoors or in temperatures above 90 degrees or below 40 degrees Conditions may rarely include chemicals/fumes, smoke/dust, wet/damp area, stairs or ladders , high noise level Physical environment Sitting, standing, walking Driving a vehicle Speaking, hearing, seeing, reading Distinguishing colors Bending/kneeling, reaching, twisting, climbing Crawling, crouching, balancing Wearing protective gear Precise dexterity Lifting floor to waist thirty (30) pounds Lifting waist to shoulder ten (10) pounds Lifting shoulder to overhead ten (10) pounds Carrying a weight of ten (10) pounds for a distance of 10 feet Pushing/pulling a weight of fifty (50) pounds for a distance of 100 feet Social environment Interruptions Time pressures Handling multiple or complicated tasks, unscheduled tasks, frequently changing tasks High volume of work Accuracy Decision making, concentration/vigilance Teamwork Working in close physical proximity with others Public contact Frequently dangerous environment Conditions may rarely include emergencies, traumatic subject matter, isolation, overtime/rotating shifts Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of Microsoft 365 and applications. Psychological, mental, social, and religious needs of inmates/patients. Skill in Performing formal religious services. Operating standard office equipment. Ability to Work under stressful conditions. Interact with groups or individuals of all faith groups. Communicate effectively with inmates and all levels of staff. Defuse emotionally charged situations and maintain calm demeanor. SELECTION PROCEDURE: The hiring authority will select the successful candidate based on departmental needs. All offers of employment made to new hires and rehires at Maricopa County are contingent upon successful completion of a post-offer, pre-employment thorough background investigation. A background investigation is conducted on a current employee who changes to a Safety Sensitive Position or one having the potential for serious adverse impact on the integrity or efficiency of the County. These requirements do not pertain to employees of elected officials who undergo background investigation processes administered through their respective offices. Typically, successful candidates are hired at a salary rate, up to midpoint of the range, based on applicable experience, internal equity and budgetary allowances. Minimum Education Maricopa County is an EEO/ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Apply Now!
Salary: $54,000 - $71,000 a year
Employment Type: Full-time
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