Chaplain
Salary
$31,533.00 - $53,916.00 Annually
Location
Randolph County, WV
Job Type
Full-Time Permanent
Job Number
CHCC260132 PSA
Department
DHS - DCR - Huttonsville Correctional Center and Jail
Opening Date
06/04/2026
Closing Date
6/21/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
LOCATION OF VACANCY
RANDOLPH
Nature of Work
Are you ready to be a source of hope and spiritual guidance? We are looking for a compassionate leader to join our team as a Chaplain, where you will play a vital role in fostering an environment of religious freedom and personal growth. In this deeply impactful position, you'll direct a diverse array of religious services, ensuring every member of the population has the opportunity to pursue their faith with dignity and peace.
You'll be the bridge to the community-collaborating with outside resources, managing a dedicated team of volunteers, and serving as a critical support for both staff and those in our care. Beyond the chapel, your expertise in the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act (RLUIPA) will ensure our programs meet the highest legal and ethical standards. Whether youre providing life-changing crisis counseling or facilitating sacred rites, your presence will be the cornerstone of stability and healing. If you have the heart of a minister and the professional grit to navigate a complex environment, apply today to start a career where your spiritual leadership truly matters! Perform other duties as assigned.
In accordance with SPB 3088 effective 10/7/23, $5000 will be added to the minimum starting rate of pay for all classifications within a Critical Vacancy Pay Supplemental Facility. Critical Vacancy Pay Facilities: Huttonsville Correctional Center and Jail, Mount Olive Correctional Complex and Jail, Western Regional Jail and Corrections Facility, Northern Correctional Facility (including Ohio County Correctional Center), Northern Regional Jail and Correctional Facility, Chick Buckbee Juvenile Center, Vicki Douglas Juvenile Center, Potomac Highlands Regional Jail and Correctional Facility, and Eastern Regional Jail and Corrections Facility (including Martinsburg Correctional Center) (SPB 3088)
Employees in this classification shall receive an annual base building pay differential each fiscal year of $250 after completing one year of service.
If an employee is hired into a Critical Vacancy Pay Facility (CVPF) and leaves the facility, the additional pay differential of $5,000 shall be removed from their salary, unless transferring to another CVPF.
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Minimum Qualifications
TRAINING: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a degree in religious education, divinity, pastoral counseling or a closely related field; or, graduation from a Bible College accredited by The Association for Biblical Higher Education; or graduation from a theological seminary accredited by the Association of Theological Schools.
SUBSTITUTION: Graduation from a standard high school plus five years experience in pastoral counseling and/or religious ministry may substitute for the above training requirement.
APPROVED AGENCY SUBSTITUTION: Graduation from a standard high school, or the equivalent, plus 4 years experience in pastoral counseling and/ or religious ministry may substitute for the above training requirement.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: Certification of ordination or ecclesiastical commission by an endorsing body or denomination.
Other Information
APPROVED AGENCY SUBSTITUTION: Graduation from a standard high school, or the equivalent, plus 4 years experience in pastoral counseling and/ or religious ministry may substitute for the above training requirement.
PG: 9 $31,533 - $53,916
Market Rate: $48,122
Minimum Special Hiring Rate:
$36,533
State employment offers a variety of benefits. Click HERE to visit the Division of Personnels Benefits Page.
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The minimum qualifications for this job title are: Training: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a degree in religious education, divinity, pastoral counseling or a closely related field; or, graduation from a Bible College accredited by The Association for Biblical Higher Education; or graduation from a theological seminary accredited by the Association of Theological Schools. Substitution: Graduation from a standard high school plus five (5) years experience in pastoral counseling and/or religious ministry may substitute for the above training requirement. SPECIAL AGENCY SUBSTITUTION: Graduation from a standard high school, or the equivalent, plus four (4) years experience in pastoral counseling and/or religious ministry may substitute for the above training requirement. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: Certification of ordination or ecclesiastical commission by an endorsing body or denomination. Please note: All college, university or vocational school education, licensure or certification must be verified ONCE by attaching a copy of an official transcript, license, or certificate to your online application or by emailing it to the West Virginia Division of Personnel at: applicantservices@wv.gov You must only submit this documentation ONE TIME; please DO NOT SUBMIT DUPLICATE COPIES. Job duty descriptions of all experience MUST be included in the Work History section of your online application or be clearly stated on your attached resumé in order for them to be considered as qualifying experience toward the minimum qualifications. Please include details of daily job duties on your online application or resumé. How do you qualify for this job title? Please note that this question is only asking how you meet the minimum qualifications. You will be asked about your overall/total training and experience in the next question.
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How many total years of experience in pastoral counseling and/or religious ministry do you have? Please remember that job duty descriptions of all experience MUST be included in the Work History section of your online application or be clearly stated on your attached resume in order for them to be considered as qualifying experience toward the minimum qualifications. Please include details of daily job duties on your online application or resumé.
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SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: Certification of ordination or ecclesiastical commission by an endorsing body or denomination. Do you have certification of ordination or ecclesiastical commission by an endorsing body or denomination?
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