Correctional Chaplain

State of Indiana

Kokomo, IN

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
SKILLS
Air Force, Braille, Calculators, Clothes Making, Communication Skills, Community Programs, Dental Insurance, Health Plan, Interviewing Skills, Leadership, Pastoral Care, People Management, Policy Development, Prescription Drugs, Procedure Development, Program Evaluation, Psychology, Reimbursement, Religious Studies, Retirement Plan, Social Sciences, Training/Teaching, Vision Plan
LOCATION
Kokomo, IN
POSTED
9 days ago

Work for Indiana

Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, youll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, youll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

About Miami Correctional Facility:

Miami Correctional Facility is a level‑four high‑medium‑security facility located in Bunker Hill, Indiana, with a capacity of more than 3,100 incarcerated adult males. The facility sits on former Grissom Air Force Base property and also includes a level‑one facility with capacity for more than 200 incarcerated adult males. Miami Correctional Facility offers extensive educational and vocational programming, including a Braille translation program and a sewing shop serving community partners. Incarcerated individuals gain hands‑on skills that build employability for re‑entry and the programs help individuals develop strong work habits and meaningful experience.

Employees at Miami Correctional Facility support the safe and secure operations of the facility 24 hours a day 7 days per week. Depending on operational needs, assignments will include working with state incarcerated individuals and/or federal detainees. To learn more about Miami Correctional Facility, click here.

Role Overview:

As a Correctional Captain, you will be responsible for the management, supervision, and safety of the facility, incarcerated individuals, coworkers, and the general public. In addition, you must interpret and apply the IDOC facility rules, policies and procedures in a firm, fair and consistent manner to both incarcerated individuals and staff. You will be responsible for the review and development of policies and procedures related to custody. In the event of an emergency, effective leadership must be immediately exhibited.

Salary:

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $47,320.00 but may be commensurate with education and work experience. Use our Compensation Calculator to view the total compensation package.

Eligible non-custody staff who complete required training and certification to perform federal detention duties will receive a $20 non-discretionary bonus for each shift that they are assigned those duties.

A Day in the Life:

The essential functions of this role are as follows:

  • Oversee the religious and spiritual programs and ensure that programs are developed and implemented in accordance with acceptable standards.
  • Prepare and conduct weekly worship services.
  • Provide sacramental ministries.
  • Coordinate visits with offenders by outside clergy.
  • Notify offenders of family deaths or other personal tragedies.
  • Recommend and arrange transportation for offenders to attend funerals.
  • Act as a liaison between the facility and community religious resources.
  • Conduct individual counseling sessions with offenders as needed.
  • Maintain a working knowledge of community-based programs, agencies, and governmental agencies that have significant relevance to the religious and spiritual area.
  • Participate in the selection of religious/spiritual service volunteers and evaluate volunteer program performances.

The job profile is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

This position is exempt from overtime compensation for additional work hours which may be required to complete essential functions or other assigned work. Exempt employees may work more than 75 hours in a pay period without additional compensation and must report a minimum of 75 hours per pay period of work hours and/or paid leave taken to receive their base biweekly salary.

What Youll Need for Success:

Individuals in this role should minimally be able to articulate or demonstrate the following:

  • Must test negative on all drug screenings.

  • Specialized knowledge of Theology and the history of religious groups.

  • Thorough knowledge of specific religious practices.

  • Ability to provide religious counseling services to both offenders and their families.

  • Ability to speak effectively in public.

  • Ability to deal with a diverse population regardless of religious affiliation.

  • Masters of Divinity degree or completion of a graduate training program in Theology, Pastoral Ministry, Religious Studies, or a Comparative Religions accredited by the Association of Theological Schools required.

  • Substitution: Bachelors degree in a social/behavioral science that includes a minimum of twenty (20) credit hours of coursework in Pastoral Psychology/Pastoral Counseling (transcripts must accompany application).

  • Or six years ministry experience.

  • Ordination as a minister, priest, rabbi, or commission to function in a ministry of pastoral care by an appropriate religious authority or ecclesiastical endorsement (written acknowledgment) by a faith group/denomination.

Individuals should have the ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:

This role may be utilized in a supervisory capacity based on agency needs.

Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:

The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes:

  • Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans

  • Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards

  • Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution

  • Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match

  • Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options

  • A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:

  • 150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers

  • Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave

  • Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off

  • 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years

  • Education Reimbursement Program

  • Group life insurance

  • Referral Bonus program

  • Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits

  • Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

  • Free Parking for most positions

  • Free LinkedIn Learning access

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at jobs@spd.IN.gov.

About the Company

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State of Indiana

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No other organization can offer the diversity of careers, the upward mobility or the ability to change disciplines like the State of Indiana. Plus you'll find that enhancing your job description is something that is actually encouraged throughout the organization.

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COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Government and Military
WEBSITE
http://www.in.gov/spd