Religious Leader (Sheriff)

Shelby County Government•Memphis, TN

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Works under administrative supervision to provide spiritual guidance to individuals and groups within the Sheriff's office. This role is responsible for the spiritual health and wellness of inmates, conducting religious services, and ensuring constitutional rights regarding religious practices are upheld. The position also involves serving as a liaison between the religious community and the division, training volunteers, providing comprehensive chaplaincy services, facilitating communication, and offering counseling to inmates and staff.

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.
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.
Shelby County Resident (with specific exemptions for certain public safety roles, but not for appointed positions with the Sheriff's Office).

Nice To Haves

Thorough knowledge of spiritual counseling techniques
Ability to gain confidence of individuals
Ability to help others
Thorough knowledge of religious activities

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.