Religious Leader (Sheriff)

Shelby County • Memphis, TN

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Works under administrative supervision to provide spiritual guidance to individuals and groups.

Requirements

• Eight (8) years of ministerial experience and certification by a recognized ecclesiastical body with proof of denominational endorsement at the time of employment; consisting of two (2) years of pastoral work; OR Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and a theological degree from an approved school of divinity; OR An equivalent combination of related education and/or experience.
• PROOF OF EDUCATION; TRAINING; AND/OR EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED.
• Thorough knowledge of spiritual counseling techniques
• Ability to gain confidence of individuals
• Ability to help others.
• Thorough knowledge of religious activities.
• Must be available for shift and weekend work as required.
• Must be able to work in a jail/detention environment.
• Must pass a criminal background check.
• This position is subject to a background check for any convictions that have a substantial relationship to potential job duties. Only convictions that are substantially related to potential job duties will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the candidate.

Responsibilities

• Provides for the spiritual health and wellness of inmates.
• Conducts religious / worship services on a regular basis particularly on religious holidays.
• Ensures the constitutional rights of inmates are upheld regarding religious services and activities.
• Serves as liaison between the religious community and the division and monitor religious services conducted by volunteers for adherence to institutional rules and regulations and sound religious practices.
• Assists in the training for religious volunteers
• Provides comprehensive chaplaincy services to inmates; counseling, conducting/ scheduling worship services, religious studies and arranging clergy visits, distributing literature and performing other pastoral and ministerial functions as appropriate.
• Facilitates family and inmate communication on variety of critical life issues.
• Provides emergency and death notifications among inmates and their families
• Encourages and counsel inmates and jail division staff
• Submits weekly/monthly reports of activities conducted
• Represents the division at assigned special functions in-house and in the community.
• Maintains computerized records of all inmate contacts.
• Performs other related duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level