Religious Affairs Coordinator

POSITION INFORMATION: BASIC DETAILS

Location : Surprise, AZ

Full-Time/Part-Time : Full-time

FLSA Status : Non-Exempt/Hourly

Travel Requirement : No

Teleworking : No

Pay : $83,000 annually

*Pay rates listed reflect the full rate for this position, including both the base pay and health and welfare benefits in accordance with applicable requirements. Pay is based on numerous factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

*Note: We are currently building a pipeline for this role, with an anticipated start of late 2026/early 2027

POSITION SUMMARY INFORMATION: DUTIES AND REQUIREMENTS

Position Overview : In this role, you will coordinate religious services, spiritual support activities, and faith-based programming for residents within the detention facility while ensuring services are conducted in accordance with government detention standards, facility policies, and resident religious accommodation requirements. You will work closely with facility leadership, detention personnel, volunteers, chaplains, and outside religious representatives to support resident access to approved religious practices and spiritual resources within a secure detention environment. This position requires strong organizational skills, professionalism, cultural awareness, communication abilities, and the ability to manage sensitive religious and operational matters while maintaining safety and compliance.

Responsibilities :

• Coordinate religious services, worship schedules, faith-based programming, and spiritual support activities for residents in accordance with approved facility procedures and operational requirements.
• Facilitate resident access to approved religious accommodations, religious materials, dietary requests, and spiritual support resources while ensuring compliance with facility policies and government detention standards.
• Coordinate visits and scheduling activities for chaplains, clergy members, volunteers, faith-based organizations, and outside religious representatives entering the detention facility.
• Maintain accurate records related to religious service participation, volunteer activities, scheduling requests, religious accommodations, and operational documentation.
• Monitor religious programming activities and ensure services are conducted safely, respectfully, and in compliance with security procedures and operational guidelines.
• Coordinate with detention personnel, food service staff, healthcare personnel, and facility leadership regarding religious accommodations, dietary considerations, and resident wellness concerns.
• Inspect religious service areas, program spaces, and approved religious materials for safety, organization, and compliance with facility operational standards.
• Respond to resident concerns, scheduling conflicts, accommodation requests, or operational issues related to religious services while coordinating appropriate resolutions.
• Ensure all volunteers, visitors, and outside religious representatives comply with detention facility security procedures, operational policies, and professional conduct standards.
• Support audits, inspections, compliance reviews, and operational assessments related to resident religious accommodation services and faith-based programming activities.
• Maintain professionalism, cultural sensitivity, confidentiality, and effective communication while supporting safe and respectful religious service operations within the detention facility.
• Promote a professional and inclusive environment that respects resident religious practices while maintaining operational safety and facility security requirements.

Qualifications :

• Must possess official ordination credentials or documented recognition as a spiritual leader within your faith tradition, alongside an active Ecclesiastical Endorsement from an ecclesiastically recognized national endorsing body.
• Must possess a minimum three (3) years of experience providing religious services in a correctional, detention, military, or institutional setting.
• Demonstrated experience working with diverse faith traditions and populations.
• Experience supervising volunteers or staff preferred.
• Comprehensive knowledge of world religions, faith practices, dietary laws, and religious calendars.
• Ability to provide or coordinate services for Protestant, Catholic, Jewish, Islamic, Buddhist, Hindu, and other faith traditions.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with sensitivity to cultural and linguistic diversity.
• Ability to maintain neutrality and provide equitable support across all faith groups.
• Understanding of security requirements in a detention environment.
• Proficiency in written documentation and record-keeping.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse populations, including individuals in crisis.
• Bilingual English/Spanish strongly preferred.
• Must be able to provide proof of citizenship or legal US work authorization.
• If prior active-duty military, must provide copies of DD214(s) showing discharge condition.
• Must consent to fingerprinting.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English proficiently.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent
• Clean criminal record and ability to pass a comprehensive background check and security screening.
• Ability to pass a preemployment medical assessment and drug screening.
• Excellent communication, observation, and report-writing skills.
• Ability to remain calm and effective under pressure and in high-stress situations.
• Ability to work flexible shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Work Environment :

Employees may be exposed to extreme cold or hot weather conditions, fumes, or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and loud noise.

Physical Requirements :

Employees may be required to remain in a stationary position, stand, push, pull, climb, kneel, crawl, balance, squat, bend, and reach. Employees may be also required to use gear to move items around, including, but not limited to, carts and dollies. Employees may also be occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 49 pounds.

GardaWorld Federal Services is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.