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Fairfield County, OH

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Jail Chaplain

Fairfield County, OH

Lancaster, OH • On-site

$15.63/hr

Part-time

Re-posted 8 days ago

Job description

Salary: $15.63 Hourly
Location : 345 Lincoln Ave, Lancaster 43130, OH
Job Type: Part-Time
Job Number: 318
Department: SHERIFF CIVIL
Opening Date: 12/08/2025
Description
The Jail Chaplain provides spiritual, emotional, and religious support to inmates and staff in the Fairfield County Jail in compliance with Ohio Administrative Code (OAC) Chapter 5120:1-8, the Fairfield County Sheriff's Office Policies and Jail Standard Operating Procedures Manual. The Chaplain functions as a religious professional, offering religious services, counseling, guidance, and coordinating religious programming, without being required to take on non-religious roles outside this spiritual mission.
WORKING CONDITIONS
The Jail Chaplain is a part-time position working inside the correctional facility;
  • Reports to the Jail Administrator (or designee).
  • Subject to safety and security rules of the facility (e.g., searches, movement restrictions).
  • May need to be available for emergency or crisis pastoral support, possibly outside regular hours.

Duties
Jail Chaplain Duties include, but are not limited to;
  • Function as a religious professional, offering religious services, counseling, guidance, and coordinating religious programming.
  • May need to go to housing units, segregation cells, etc.
  • Is required to submit regular reports to the Jail Administrator (or designee) on chaplaincy activities.
  • Follow facility policies and OAC regulations in all religious programming.
  • Participate in facility training and in service, especially on issues connecting spiritual care with mental health, suicide prevention, cultural diversity, etc.

Qualifications
Qualified Applicants must;
  • Provide proof of Ordination, commissioning, or endorsement by a recognized religious institution or faith group.
  • Provide documentation outlining experience in pastoral care, counseling, or similar ministry, preferably in a correctional or institutional setting.
  • Have good interpersonal skills, demonstrate ongoing cultural sensitivity, and an ability to work with a diverse inmate population.
  • Must pass background clearance as required under Sheriff's Office Policy.
  • Adhere to facility policies, including annual training requirements (e.g. in institutional chaplain policy and facility safety) is required .

01
Do you meet the minimum education, ordination, or certification requirements for this position (as outlined in the job posting)?
  • Yes
  • No

02
Are you willing to follow all institutional security protocols and maintain professional boundaries with inmates, staff, and visitors?
  • Yes
  • No

03
Are you willing to adhere to policies regarding confidentiality, professional conduct, and the appropriate use of inmate information?
  • Yes
  • No

04
Ohio regulations require that all inmates have access to religious opportunities regardless of faith tradition. This position requires providing support to individuals from a wide variety of faith traditions or with no religious affiliation. Are you willing to meet the spiritual needs of a diverse population comprising persons from varying faiths, socio-economic, and education backgrounds?
  • Yes
  • Fail

05
Do you have prior experience providing spiritual care or counseling in institutional settings (such as hospitals, correctional facilities, or community organizations).
  • Yes
  • No

06
This position may require evening, weekend, or on-call availability. Are you able to meet these scheduling requirements?
  • Yes
  • No

07
Would you be able to provide spiritual care during emergencies, crises, or end-of-life situations for inmates?
  • Yes
  • No

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