Indiana State Police

Salary : $0.00 Annually
Location : State Wide, IN
Job Type: Volunteer Chaplain
Job Number: Volunteer Chaplain - 2026
Division: Wellness Section
Opening Date: 01/14/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Job Description
Indiana State Police Volunteer Police Chaplains provide emotional and spiritual support and assistance to ISP personnel, their immediate family members, and to members of the public who are victims of a crime or accident.
Job Duties
Police chaplains ride along with officers on patrol, interact with ISP personnel, respond to critical incidents or disasters, and are generally available to assist with a wide range of possible crisis interventions. This is primarily intended to mitigate the negative effects of stress among the department personnel and their families. Secondly, this helps to compassionately resolve distressing situations, often times involving members of the community. Thirdly, clergy appointed as chaplains may serve the pluralistic religious needs of the department personnel, their families or victims of a crime or accident, when invited and appropriate.
Job Qualifications

• Master of Divinity Degree, equivalent or above
• In the absence of the Master of Divinity must have one of the following:
  • Must be a high school graduate or equivalent G.E.D with 10 years of full-time ministry experience.
  • B.A. Degree in Philosophy or related field with 5 years of full-time ministry experience.
• Must be ordained or equivalent in a faith group recognized by the U.S. Military.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• Must possess expertise in the fields of theology, psychology, and group and family dynamics.
• Ability to relate personally with people with a wide range of varying backgrounds.
• Ability to work with people regardless of religious affiliation.
• Ability to work under pressure and successfully function in a stressful environment.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Must be able to minister to the needs of Department personnel and/or their families.

Must be able to successfully pass a background investigation. Applicants are asked to submit a complete work history. All applicants are required to submit copies of their high school transcript or GED certificate, any college transcripts, technical certificates, and a military DD214 (if applicable). Please attach these documents to your online application. If you are unable to attach these documents as requested, please email the documents to isprecruiting@isp.in.gov and indicate your name and the position for which you have applied when forwarding all attachments.
This position is strictly voluntary, as such no salary or related benefits are available.
01
What is your Date of Birth (MM/DD/YYYY)?
02
Are you a United States Citizen?

• Yes
• No

03
Do you have a Master of Divinity Degree, equivalent or above?

• Yes
• No

04
If no, do you have a B.A. Degree in Philosophy or related field with 5 years of full-time ministry experience?
05
If no, are you a high school graduate or equivalent G.E.D. with 10 years of full-time ministry experience?
06
Do you have a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

07
Has your driver's license ever been suspended or revoked?

• Yes
• No

08
Have you ever received a ticket for a traffic offense?

• Yes
• No

09
If yes, how many tickets have you received?
10
Have you ever been involved in a vehicle crash?

• Yes
• No

11
If yes, how many crashes have you been involved in?
12
Have you used an illegal drug (other than marijuana), or abused an illegal drug within 5 years of this application?

• Yes
• No

13
Have you used Adderall without a prescription within 1 year of this application?

• Yes
• No

14
Have you used marijuana within 1 year of this application?

• Yes
• No

15
Have you ever been arrested for an act as a juvenile that would have been a crime had it been committed by an adult?

• Yes
• No

16
Have you ever been arrested or ticketed for a misdemeanor by a court, even if charges were later dropped, dismissed, or expunged?

• Yes
• No

17
Have you ever been arrested or charged with a felony by a court, even if charges were later dropped, dismissed, or expunged?

• Yes
• No

18
Have you ever been, or are you currently involved as a plaintiff, defendant, petitioner, or respondent in and civil court case?

• Yes
• No

19
Do you currently possess a personal protection handgun permit?

• Yes
• No

20
Have you ever been denied a personal protection handgun permit?

• Yes
• No

21
Have you ever had a personal protection handgun permit revoked?

• Yes
• No

22
Are you currently serving as a paid/full time/volunteer chaplain?

• Yes
• No

23
If yes, list the agency name and dates of service.
24
Have you previously served as a paid/full time/volunteer chaplain?

• Yes
• No

25
If yes, list prior agencies and dates of service.
26
Have you ever been disciplined in your role as a public service chaplain?

• Yes
• No
• N/A

27
Are you currently certified, registered, or licensed in any profession in Indiana?

• Yes
• No
• N/A

28
If yes, please list license or registration number and attach a copy of the certification to this application.
29
Date of Ordination?
30
Do you acknowledge that your status with the Indiana State Police would be strictly civilian service, and you are not expected to nor allowed to enforce any laws?

• Yes
• No

31
Indiana State Police Chaplains are called upon to serve with little or no notice during the day or night, in inclement conditions, and in stressful situations. Are you willing to serve under these requirements, and to do so without remuneration from the Indiana State Police Department?

• Yes
• No

32
Do you waive all legal claims against the Indiana State Police Department and its personnel in the event that you are injured in connection with your duties as an ISP Volunteer Police Chaplain?

• Yes
• No

33
Please select the area/district you wish to serve as an Indiana State Police Chaplain.

• Toll Road, District #21
• Fort Wayne, District #22
• Evansville, District #35
• Versailles, District #42
• Lowell, District #13
• Lafayette, District #14
• Peru, District #16
• Bremen, District #24
• Bloomington, District #33
• Sellersburg, District #45
• Pendleton, District #51
• Indianapolis, District #52
• Putnamville, District #53
• Jasper, District #34

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