Arizona State Government
ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, REHABILITATION & REENTRY
Our mission is to enhance public safety across Arizona through modern, effective correctional practices and meaningful engagements. The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry (ADCRR) is committed to creating a safe, secure and humane correctional system. With public safety top of mind, ADCRR and its more than 8,000 officers and professional staff are driven by a heart for public service and a commitment to deliver perfect effort each day. ADCRR is redefining itself as an agency whose daily work centers on transparency, accountability, and fairness.
CHAPLAIN I Address: Arizona State Prison Complex (ASPC) – Eyman, 4374 E. Butte Ave., Florence, AZ 85132
Posting Details
Salary:
DEACON LEVEL/NO DEGREE: $48,000.00
JOURNEY LEVEL BACHELOR'S DEGREE: $51,600.00
CLINICAL LEVEL MASTER'S DEGREE: $55,200.00
Grade: 17
Closing Date: January 14th 2026
Job Summary Are you called to provide spiritual and emotional support to people? If so, this great opportunity to take your career to the next level, it is for you! The Arizona Department of Correction, Rehabilitation & Reentry (ADCRR) is seeking a Full-Time Chaplain I who provides guidance in the religious development of inmates, someone who gives counseling for inmates and their families regarding religious development, conducts religious services and deliver messages and coordinates volunteer activities by local church groups at the Arizona State Prison Complex - Eyman. This is your call to become part of the Department of Corrections family, apply today!
Job Duties
Visits and counsels inmates in their living spaces or other places of routine activity including work areas, recreation areas, educational areas, isolation/detention areas and inmates in protective segregation
Receives and responds to requests from inmates for special religious services, diets or privileges, evaluating the requests in consideration of religious requirements, policy mandates, and institutional demands in conjunction with the supervising chaplain
Consults and advises Deputy Wardens and the supervising chaplain for direction on appropriate responses to institutional staff, contractors, volunteers, inmates and the public regarding religious issues and questions
Receives and responds to queries from the public regarding religious programming, privileges, donations and pastoral visits
Receives information and advises inmate and inmate families regarding deaths and/or serious illnesses and overnight hospitalization of inmate and/or family members
Advises the supervising Chaplain of all religious programming for the unit, evaluating current religious services and determining the need for any changes, expansion or deletions in the service schedule
Advises the Deputy Warden, security and other staff on spiritual issues that directly affect the inmates at the assigned unit
Consults with supervising chaplain for consistency and continuity with the Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry, interacts with the religious community on behalf of the institution/agency
Attends various chaplain’s meetings and daily/weekly institutional management meetings as directed
Conducts religious services and religious studies, memorial services, and other services as directed by the supervising Chaplain for the benefit of the inmates and/or staff
Monitors and documents performance and compliance of religious volunteers who are on site to conduct religious services
May be required to drive on state business
Performs other duties appropriate to the assignment
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs)
Knowledge of:
Principles and practices of pastoral care and counseling
Communication techniques
Public relations techniques
Religions represented in the inmate population, including major tenets, religious service requirements, religious property requirements and dietary requirements
Religious publications or holy books pertinent to a variety of religions
Policies and procedures related to operational security requirements, personal computers and software sufficient to perform daily tasks
Knowledge of departmental policies as they apply to inmate grooming, litigation, and discipline
Skill in:
Written and verbal communication
Interpreting and assimilating information
Public speaking
Conflict resolution
Analyzing complex situations
Stress management
Problem solving
Crisis intervention
Teaching
Pastoral counseling
Interpersonal relations
Ability to:
Work in a prison environment and provide religious counseling and education to inmates
Establish solid working relationships
Communicate effectively
Resolve conflicts
Operate a computer
Selective Preference(s)
Minimum of one (1) unit of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE)
Journey level + Bachelor’s degree from accredited institution
Clinical level + Master’s degree from an accredited seminary or school of theology with a major in religion/Pastoral care, religious counseling or related field and two (2) years supervised pastoral training
Pre-Employment Requirements Employment is contingent on the selected applicant passing a background investigation and drug test.
Candidates MUST present proof of license or ordination or certification from their faith group at the time of application.
In an effort to maintain a safe environment, all employees are required to take a Tuberculosis (TB) test during their New Employee Orientation and every year thereafter.
All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).
Benefits
Vacation and sick days with 10 paid holidays per year
Paid Parental Leave – Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
Robust and affordable insurance plan to include medical, dental, life, short-term and long-term disability options
Exceptional retirement program
Optional employee benefits such as deferred compensation plans, credit union membership, and a wellness program
An incentivized commuter club and public transportation subsidy program
Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit the benefits page.
Retirement Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS). Enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment. Current ADCRR Employees: Consult with your respective Human Resources Liaison if you are in a different retirement plan than the one indicated above.
Contact Us The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling (602) 255-2430. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.
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CHAPLAIN I Address: Arizona State Prison Complex (ASPC) – Eyman, 4374 E. Butte Ave., Florence, AZ 85132
Posting Details
Salary:
DEACON LEVEL/NO DEGREE: $48,000.00
JOURNEY LEVEL BACHELOR'S DEGREE: $51,600.00
CLINICAL LEVEL MASTER'S DEGREE: $55,200.00
Grade: 17
Closing Date: January 14th 2026
Job Summary Are you called to provide spiritual and emotional support to people? If so, this great opportunity to take your career to the next level, it is for you! The Arizona Department of Correction, Rehabilitation & Reentry (ADCRR) is seeking a Full-Time Chaplain I who provides guidance in the religious development of inmates, someone who gives counseling for inmates and their families regarding religious development, conducts religious services and deliver messages and coordinates volunteer activities by local church groups at the Arizona State Prison Complex - Eyman. This is your call to become part of the Department of Corrections family, apply today!
Job Duties
Visits and counsels inmates in their living spaces or other places of routine activity including work areas, recreation areas, educational areas, isolation/detention areas and inmates in protective segregation
Receives and responds to requests from inmates for special religious services, diets or privileges, evaluating the requests in consideration of religious requirements, policy mandates, and institutional demands in conjunction with the supervising chaplain
Consults and advises Deputy Wardens and the supervising chaplain for direction on appropriate responses to institutional staff, contractors, volunteers, inmates and the public regarding religious issues and questions
Receives and responds to queries from the public regarding religious programming, privileges, donations and pastoral visits
Receives information and advises inmate and inmate families regarding deaths and/or serious illnesses and overnight hospitalization of inmate and/or family members
Advises the supervising Chaplain of all religious programming for the unit, evaluating current religious services and determining the need for any changes, expansion or deletions in the service schedule
Advises the Deputy Warden, security and other staff on spiritual issues that directly affect the inmates at the assigned unit
Consults with supervising chaplain for consistency and continuity with the Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry, interacts with the religious community on behalf of the institution/agency
Attends various chaplain’s meetings and daily/weekly institutional management meetings as directed
Conducts religious services and religious studies, memorial services, and other services as directed by the supervising Chaplain for the benefit of the inmates and/or staff
Monitors and documents performance and compliance of religious volunteers who are on site to conduct religious services
May be required to drive on state business
Performs other duties appropriate to the assignment
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs)
Knowledge of:
Principles and practices of pastoral care and counseling
Communication techniques
Public relations techniques
Religions represented in the inmate population, including major tenets, religious service requirements, religious property requirements and dietary requirements
Religious publications or holy books pertinent to a variety of religions
Policies and procedures related to operational security requirements, personal computers and software sufficient to perform daily tasks
Knowledge of departmental policies as they apply to inmate grooming, litigation, and discipline
Skill in:
Written and verbal communication
Interpreting and assimilating information
Public speaking
Conflict resolution
Analyzing complex situations
Stress management
Problem solving
Crisis intervention
Teaching
Pastoral counseling
Interpersonal relations
Ability to:
Work in a prison environment and provide religious counseling and education to inmates
Establish solid working relationships
Communicate effectively
Resolve conflicts
Operate a computer
Selective Preference(s)
Minimum of one (1) unit of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE)
Journey level + Bachelor’s degree from accredited institution
Clinical level + Master’s degree from an accredited seminary or school of theology with a major in religion/Pastoral care, religious counseling or related field and two (2) years supervised pastoral training
Pre-Employment Requirements Employment is contingent on the selected applicant passing a background investigation and drug test.
Candidates MUST present proof of license or ordination or certification from their faith group at the time of application.
In an effort to maintain a safe environment, all employees are required to take a Tuberculosis (TB) test during their New Employee Orientation and every year thereafter.
All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).
Benefits
Vacation and sick days with 10 paid holidays per year
Paid Parental Leave – Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
Robust and affordable insurance plan to include medical, dental, life, short-term and long-term disability options
Exceptional retirement program
Optional employee benefits such as deferred compensation plans, credit union membership, and a wellness program
An incentivized commuter club and public transportation subsidy program
Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit the benefits page.
Retirement Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS). Enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment. Current ADCRR Employees: Consult with your respective Human Resources Liaison if you are in a different retirement plan than the one indicated above.
Contact Us The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling (602) 255-2430. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.
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