Current employees: Please apply through the employee portal to be considered for this opportunity.

Pay Range:

$61,861.42 - $92,793.10 Annual

Department:

Sheriff

Job Type:

Regular Non-Represented

Exemption Status:

United States of America (Exempt)

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):

January 02, 2024

The Opportunity:

Who We Are

At Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) , we are dedicated to fostering an environment of safety, trust, and belonging for our employees and the diverse community that we serve. MCSO recognizes and values the importance of serving all people with dignity and respect in order to support a safe and thriving community for everyone.

To learn more about our agency, please watch our video: Join Our Team

Position Overview

Do you aspire to make a difference in your community and touch the lives of those involved in the criminal justice system through faith based work? Does serving the spiritual needs of diverse populations by providing counsel, support, and guidance appeal to you? Are you committed to being well versed and knowledgeable on a vast array of religious beliefs to in turn foster an environment of safety, trust, and belonging? If you are called to answer yes to the questions above and have experience in pastoral and/or spiritual care, please consider applying for the Chaplain position with MCSO.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide spiritual counseling, services, and support on a professional level to adults in custody as well as MCSO corrections staff.

• Coordinate and collaborate with other corrections staff to build relationships and problem solve.

• Plan and coordinate multi denominational religious worship and services, weddings, baptisms, and funerals.

• Complete death notifications in a timely manner, including those that are emergent.

• Investigate inmates’ faith based requests to determine validity and maintain documentation of findings and services provided.

• Maintain cooperative working relationships with various religious organizations, including outside agencies and staff.

• Recruit volunteer pastors, chaplains, and interns to assist with achieving program goals and fulfilling the religious and spiritual needs of adults in custody; train, orient and oversee chaplaincy volunteers and interns.

• Serve as a spiritual representative and technical resource on religious matters to county staff, clients, general public and/or outside agencies.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Who You Are:

• Emotionally Intelligent - You are able to consciously recognize, understand, and manage your emotions while emphatically and judiciously recognizing, understanding, and guiding the emotions of others.

• Strategy-Minded - You are able to understand and implement department and organizational strategy in your everyday work.

• Effective Communicator - You have excellent verbal and written skills and are able to interact with others with diplomacy and tact.

• People-Focused - You love working with people and are committed to public service. You’re able to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with people from diverse backgrounds.

• Self-Reflective - You exhibit cultural humility, and understand and continuously learn about the dynamics of race, power, and privilege.

To Qualify

We will consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteering, education, and transferable skills as qualifying unless an item or section is labeled required. Please be clear and specific about how your background is relevant.

Minimum Qualifications/Transferable Skills*:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university w/ major coursework or studies in criminal justice, theology, sociology, psychology, religious studies, or in an area of human services such as counseling, social work, etc. In lieu of a degree, additional qualifying experience will be considered on a year-for-year basis.

• Three (3) years of experience as a spiritual advisor or religious leader (such as: minister, priest, teacher, rabbi, imam, chaplain, etc.) in a formal or professional setting (such as in a parish, synagogue, tribe, temple, mosque, place of employment, corrections facility, hospital system, etc.).

• Demonstrated skill in effectively communicating and collaborating with a wide range of stakeholders.

• Must pass a thorough background investigation which includes, but is not limited to a review of applicant’s criminal, civil, driving, military, educational, and employment history.

• A valid driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications/Transferable Skills*: You do not need to have the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills to qualify. However, keep in mind we may consider some or all of the following when identifying the most qualified candidates. Please clearly explain on your application how you meet any of the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills, if any.

• A Master of Divinity or equivalent graduate degree in theology, religious studies, pastoral counseling, or related field from an accredited institution.

• In addition to a Bachelor’s Degree, successful completion of a professional religious or spiritual training program of any faith, from an accredited school, training center, or other formal sponsoring organization.

• Experience serving the spiritual needs of persons with mental health, behavioral and/or addiction issues.

• Be an ordained religious leader or possess current official endorsement/sponsorship from a recognized religious organization.

• Experience in law enforcement or corrections of similar structure and complexity to MCSO.

*Transferable skills: Your transferable skills are any skills you have gained through education, work experience (including the military) or life experience that are relevant for this position. Be sure to describe any transferable skills on your application and clearly explain how they apply to this position.

Screening and Evaluation

The Application Packet:

1. A completed online application.

2. A resume that includes the length of time for each listed work experience as well as the average number of hours worked per week.

3. A cover letter that addresses why you are interested in the opportunity and how your qualifications and experiences make you the ideal candidate for this position.

4. Responses to any and all questionnaires that are sent to you after submitting your online application. Applications with unfinished questionnaires will be considered incomplete and will be inactivated from the process.

5. Note: if you are interested in requesting veterans’ preference, please be prepared to submit your DD214 and veteran disability verification forms electronically when specifically requested during the online application process.

The Selection Process: For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of the selection process page. We expect to evaluate candidates for this recruitment as follows:

• Initial review of minimum qualifications

• An additional questionnaire or further evaluation of application materials to identify the most qualified candidates

• Consideration of top candidates/interviews

• Thorough reference checks and a background investigation which includes, but is not limited to a review of applicant’s criminal, civil, driving, military, educational, and employment history

Additional Details

This recruitment may be used to fill full-time, part-time, temporary, limited-duration, and on-call positions.

Type of Position: Salaried, Exempt

Schedule: Typical schedule is a flexible day shift, to include weekends, evenings, and holidays based on staffing needs and will be determined with supervisor. Please note that this position is required to maintain “on-call” availability due to the nature of this work, so the Chaplain will need to have some flexibility with their schedule at times.

Telework : Although this position will primarily need to be on-site, telework time may be approved on a case by case basis on rare occasions.

Location : The primary location for this position is the Justice Center located at 1120 SW 3rd Ave, Portland, OR 97204. However, this role will require frequent travel to various Multnomah County locations, sites, and buildings including the Inverness Jail located at 11540 NE Inverness Drive, Portland, OR 97220.

Serving the Public, Even During Disasters

Everyday, Multnomah County staff work together to serve as a safety net for our communities. During a disaster, this safety net becomes even more critical. All County employees have a role in serving the public during inclement weather, natural disaster, or other types of community emergency response. During these emergency responses, while typically there begins with a call for volunteers, county employees may ultimately be reassigned from their current position to a role in the emergency response in order to support the critical needs presented by our communities. For more information, please visit the Disaster Service Worker Information page.

Diversity and Inclusion: At Multnomah County, we don't just accept difference; we value it and support it to create a culture of dignity and respect for our employees.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran or protected veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. The EEO Know Your Rights poster is available for your reference. Multnomah County is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We request priority protected veteran referrals.

Veterans’ Preference: Under Oregon Law, qualifying veterans may apply for veterans’ preference. Review our veterans’ preference page for details about eligibility and how to apply.

Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act: We gladly provide reasonable accommodation to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing an application or participating in this recruitment process. Please contact the recruiter below in advance to request assistance. Individuals with hearing or speech impairments may contact the recruiter through the Telecommunications Relay Service by dialing 711.

Questions?

Recruiter:

Elizabeth McGunnigle

Email:

elizabeth.mcgunnigle@multco.us

Phone:

+1 (971) 9303179

Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice.

Disclaimer: This announcement is intended as a general descriptive recruitment guide and is subject to change. It does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

Job Profile:

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