Chaplain

About the position

The Chaplain (Per Diem) position is under the general supervision of the Police Commander, providing a ministry of presence, support, and counsel to police and fire department staff, as well as victims of crime. The role requires responding to calls 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, and involves various duties such as offering prayer, aiding victims, coordinating support services, and conducting workshops in stress management and ethics. The Chaplain will also assist law enforcement during critical incidents and work to foster community relations.

Responsibilities

• Responds to calls 24 hours per day, 365 days per year, Citywide, as requested.
• Provides a ministry of presence, support and counsel to police department and fire department staff and their families in areas of stress management, post shooting, burnout and other areas as requested.
• Performs important follow-up after Police Department and Fire Department staff have stabilized a situation.
• Offers prayer.
• Aids victims of crime and their families.
• Coordinates support services to transients and homeless community members.
• Provides instruction and conducts workshops in areas such as stress management, ethics and family life.
• Visits with sick or injured police and fire department staff and/or their families.
• Responds to religious/spiritual questions.
• Offers a listening ear without judgement and with confidentiality.
• Assists law enforcement with calls such as death notifications, suicide and suicide prevention, rape and sexual assault, accidents with severe injuries or death, homicide and violent assaults, disasters, child abuse, missing persons, terrorism, family disturbances and other incidents as requested.
• Coordinates a variety of agencies and churches to bring needed help in times of crisis.
• Assists in bringing community together and creating positive opportunities for community members to interact with police and fire department staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Ecclesiastically certified in good standing and endorsed for law enforcement chaplaincy by a recognized religious body.
• Five (5) years of experience in ministry.
• Must never have been convicted of a criminal offense involving moral turpitude.

Benefits

• Hourly stipend of $50 paid for all hours worked as scheduled or called to work.