Address:

Arizona State Prison Complex (ASPC) - Eyman

4374 East Butte Avenue

Florence, Arizona 85132 

https://corrections.az.gov/

Salary:

DEACON LEVEL: $48,000.00 

JOURNEY LEVEL: $51,600.00

CLINICAL LEVEL: $55,200.00 

Grade: 17

Closing Date: 04/25/2025

Do you have great experience in spiritual leadership? Have you ever felt a call to help people?

This opportunity can be perfect for you!

The Arizona Department of Correction, Rehabilitation & Reentry (ADCRR) is seeking a Chaplain I to provide spiritual guidance, programs, services, and support to inmates within a prison setting. This position is also responsible for coordinating volunteer activities by spiritual local groups and visiting faith community leaders, writes reports, prepares articles and maintains records at the Arizona State Prison Complex - Eyman.

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- Visits and provides spiritual support to inmates in their space or other places of routine activity, including isolation/detention areas and protective segregation
- Receives and responds to requests for spiritual services, diets, and accommodations
- Consults and advises Deputy Wardens and the supervising Chaplain to direct appropriate responses to institutional staff, contractors, volunteers, inmates, and the public regarding spiritual issues, and questions
- Attends meetings as directed
- Advises the supervising Chaplain of all spiritual programs for the unit, evaluates current services and determines the need of changes, expansion or deletions in the service
- Advises the Deputy Warden and security staff on any religious issues that may directly affect the inmates on an assigned unit
- Conducts religious services and studies, memorial services, and other services as directed by the supervising Chaplain for the benefit of the inmates and/or staff
- Monitors and documents performance and compliance of spiritual volunteers who are on site to conduct religious services
- Receives and responds to questions from the public regarding spiritual programs, accommodations, donations, and faith leader visits
- Interacts with the broader faith community
- May be required to drive on state business
- Performs other duties appropriate to the assignment

Knowledge of:
- Principles and practices of pastoral care and professional chaplaincy
- Communication techniques
- Public relations techniques
- Diverse faith-based practices, including major tenets and common practices
- Policies and procedures related to operational security requirements, personal computers and software sufficient to perform daily tasks
- ADCRR policies as they apply to grooming, litigation, and discipline
- Arizona Correctional Information System and employee support programs

Skill in:
- Written and verbal communication
- Interpreting and assimilating information
- Public speaking
- Conflict resolution
- Analyzing complex situations
- Stress management
- Problem solving
- Crisis intervention
- Teaching pastoral counseling
- Building and maintaining interpersonal relationships

Ability to:
- Work in a prison environment and provide pluralistic spiritual counsel and education to diverse stakeholders
- Establish solid working relationships
- Communicate effectively
- Resolve conflicts
- Operate a computer

- Experience working with incarcerated individuals in a correctional setting
- Clinical Pastoral Education – one or more units
- Journey level + Bachelor's degree from accredited institution
- Clinical level + Master's degree from an accredited seminary or school of theology with a major in religion
- Pastoral care, religious counseling or related field and two (2) years supervised pastoral training

Candidates MUST present proof of license or ordination or certification from their faith group at the time of application.

Candidates MUST present proof of denominational endorsement at time of appointment or within six months of the original hire date.

Employment is contingent on the selected applicant passing a background investigation and drug test.

In an effort to maintain a safe environment, all employees are required to take a Tuberculosis (TB) test during their New Employee Orientation and every year thereafter.

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job, then the following requirements apply. Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver’s license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver’s license record checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all required driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R2-10-207.11).

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

We offer an excellent and affordable comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of our employees:
- Vacation and sick days with 10 paid holidays per year
- Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
- Robust and affordable insurance plan to include medical, dental, life, short-term and long-term disability options
- Exceptional retirement program
- Optional employee benefits such as deferred compensation plans, credit union membership, and a wellness program
- An incentivized commuter club and public transportation subsidy program

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS).

Enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment.

Current ADCRR Employees: Consult with your respective Human Resources Liaison if you are in a different retirement plan than the one indicated above.

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling (602) 255-2430. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.