Protestant Chaplain

Job Opportunity for Protestant Chaplain

Attention all current and aspiring Protestant Chaplains! Are you hoping to play a major role in reintegrating people into society by serving all people within the institution framework, and using pastoral counseling to convey, rather than impose, religious values? We have an amazing opportunity with full time permanent hours, a fast-vesting pension plan, up to 14 paid days off per year, and comprehensive benefits.

This position is responsible to provide spiritual and moral guidance to State institution residents; to conduct Protestant religious services; to provide pastoral care; to give instruction; and to do other related work. Duties include, but are not limited to the following: Conduct regular daily and/or weekly worship services, special religious services on religious and national holidays, memorial services and funeral services. Provide pastoral visiting to hospitals, work programs, visiting areas, housing units, group activities, and families of incarcerated people. Ensure that weekly religious services/visits are provided to all incarcerated people. Provide individual, family, grief, marital, pre-release planning, and other pertinent counseling.

Individuals interested in applying for this vacancy must have eligibility. If you are new to state service or need to gain eligibility to this classification see "Exam Information" section below and be sure to follow all instructions.

Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development Assignment may also be considered for this position (s).

Main communication for this position will be through email. Please ensure you have a valid email address on your application.

CDCR employees are encouraged to use their existing CDCR email address on their application.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.