• Job Description

  Req#: 5211001

  Under general direction, provides and coordinates ministry and provides for the spiritual needs of inmates in a detention setting; and performs related work as required.

  
  

  This is an Open Competitive/Countywide Promotional recruitment being conducted to fill a current full-time vacancy in the Sheriff’s Office. The list established from this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.

  
  

  This position will work a 5 x 8 hours schedule.

  
  

  For more information on this position, please see the Job Specification at https://www.washoecounty.gov/humanresources/Careers/jobspecs.php

  Four years of experience as a spiritual leader in a recognized faith tradition in a formal setting AND a master’s degree from an accredited college or university in divinity, ministry, theology, religious studies, pastoral counseling or a closely related field; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  
  License Or Certificate
  Possession of current ordination license or ecclesiastical endorsement in good standing is required at the time of application.

  
  

  A valid driver’s license may be required at the time of appointment and if required, must be maintained for continued employment in this classification.

  
  

  The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

  • Prior experience as a chaplain in a jail, prison, military or hospital environment
  • Formal training in interfaith ministry or comparative religion OR demonstrated ability to support inmates of many belief systems
  • Background in community outreach, addiction recovery, or reentry programs
  • Strong ties to nonprofits, churches, and social services
  • Emotional intelligence and firm boundaries
  • Cultural and religious sensitivity
  • Strong ethics and confidentiality
  • Ability to work within security-driven environments
  • Availability to work a flexible schedule, as needed, in accordance with the operations of a twenty-four-hour facility, including monitoring of evening and weekend faith-based programs
  • Ability to respond to emergent situations

  The Washoe County Employees Association (WCEA) Supervisory Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) covers the Detention Chaplain position.
  
  Background checks will be conducted on selected applicants through the State of Nevada and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
  
  After the interview, top candidates must pass a background investigation which includes:

  • Submit a set of fingerprints
  • Complete and submit a personal history statement
  • Pass a Computerized Voice Stress Analysis (CVSA) examination

  
  

  Washoe County requires its employees to reside in the state of Nevada or neighboring California communities such as Truckee, South Lake Tahoe or Susanville as of their first day of work.

  
  

  Washoe County hires all new employees at the minimum rate of the salary range and eligible employees may receive an annual merit increase of 5% until they reach the maximum salary for the classification. Upon promotion, current Washoe County employees are placed at the minimum rate of the salary range for the higher classification of the new position OR a promotional calculation, whichever is greater.

  1. After your application is screened, you will be notified via the email you provided whether you have met the minimum requirements for the position. Those applicants who do not meet the qualifications have one (1) business day to file an appeal and request a review of their qualifications.

  
  

  2. Applicants who meet the minimum requirements for the Detention Chaplain position will be placed on an unranked eligible list. The examination is waived for this recruitment in accordance with the Washoe County Personnel Handbook 5.160.

  
  

  Pursuant to the Washoe County Personnel Handbook 5.160 - waiver of examination. The director of human resources may waive examination for those classes requiring specific training, education, certification, licensure, experience or when there are an insufficient number of qualified candidates.

  
  

  3. Candidates who meet the minimum requirements will be placed on an unranked eligible list for the department to interview upon the close of the recruitment. Once referred, candidates will be contacted by email or telephone.

  
  

  4. Please be advised you can log in to your NeoGov account and select:

  • “Applications” to view a list of the recruitments which you have applied for, your submitted application for each recruitment, a copy of the job listing, and your applicant history for each recruitment.
  • “Inbox” to view the notices which have been sent to you for each recruitment
  • “Account” to update your contact information. Please note to update your phone number on previously submitted applications you must contact careers@washoecounty.gov.

  
  If you have any questions regarding the Online Application Process you can find additional information at the following link: https://www.washoecounty.gov/humanresources/faq/online/index.php

  
  

  Questions: Alicia Agrella

  aagrella@washoecounty.gov

  775-328-6383

  
  

  Washoe County is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce that creates a sense of belonging for all employees and citizens, thereby encouraging persons from all backgrounds and experiences to apply for employment.

  Washoe County will recruit, hire, train and promote into all job levels without regard to race, religion or belief, gender, marital status or domestic partnership, familial status, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, genetic information (GINA), veteran status, political affiliation, membership in an employee association or union or any other protected class under applicable federal or state law.

• About the company

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