Chaplain
Salary
$31,533.00 - $53,916.00 Annually
Location
Pleasants County, WV
Job Type
Full-Time Permanent
Job Number
CSMCC26037 PSA
Department
DHS - DCR - Saint Marys Correctional Center and Jail
Opening Date
06/24/2026
Closing Date
7/9/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
LOCATION OF VACANCY
PLEASANTS
Civil Service Type:
Classified - This Position is Covered Under the DOP Merit System.
Nature of Work
Under administrative direction, this position will plan, direct and coordinate a variety of religious services and activities providing the opportunity for members of the inmate population to pursue individual religious beliefs and practices consistent with the maintenance of security and good order. Ministers to inmates and staff in accordance with facility procedures and may also arrange to have approved religious volunteers escorted to visit inmates in special housing. This position works closely with community resources in order to facilitate programing for all faiths. Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations, especially the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act, is critical. This position requires the ability to provide crisis/ grief counseling and provide appropriate referrals. The Chaplain performs various corrections related duties and maintains appropriate records. Performs related duties as assigned.
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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.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: Certification of ordination or ecclesiastical commission by an endorsing body or denomination.
Other Information
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.
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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. 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 resume.
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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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AFFIRMATION: I certify under penalty of law and disqualification that all statements are true and complete. I authorize the State of West Virginia and any agent acting on its behalf to conduct an inquiry into any job-related information contained in this application. I release the State of West Virginia and any agent acting on its behalf from any and all liability by reason of the request for such information. I further authorize and request each former employer, educational institution, or organization (including law enforcement agencies) to provide all information that may be sought in connection with this application. WE DO NOT ACCEPT THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTATION: Unofficial transcripts High school diplomas or transcripts Birth certificates Social Security Cards Driver's Licenses Passports These documents will be removed from your profile if submitted.
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Employer West Virginia
Address 1900 Kanawha Blvd. East
Building 3 Suite 500
Charleston, West Virginia, 25305
Phone (304) 558-3950
Website http://personnel.wv.gov