Chaplain

The Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) is seeking qualified and passionate individuals to serve as Chaplain at each of the following Correctional Facility locations across the state:

Fountain and Holman combined

Easterling

Ventress

Bullock

Elmore

Tutwiler

Donaldson

St Clair

Salary: $45,556,80 - $64,152.00 | Full-Time | State Benefits, Insurance, & Retirement

Note: The starting salary is determined based on education, experience, or a combination of both.

This full-time position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact by providing spiritual leadership, supporting rehabilitation efforts, and ensuring the protection of religious freedoms for individuals in our care. This is professional work that plays a critical role in fostering positive institutional culture, supporting staff and inmates, and advancing the Department's mission of rehabilitation and public safety.

Responsibilities Include

• Coordinate and schedule religious services and activities for multiple faith groups, ensuring alignment with security, staffing, and space requirements
• Manage and process volunteer applications, including coordinating background checks, training, and approvals
• Ensure compliance with ADOC Administrative Regulations and applicable laws governing religious expression
• Provide counseling and support to inmates, families, and staff
• Conduct religious services and facilitate faith-based programming
• Review and approve religious materials for distribution in accordance with policy
• Collaborate with institutional leadership, classification, and reentry personnel to support facility operations and inmate programming
• Assist in maintaining order, safety, and effective communication within the institution

Applicants Must Meet The Requirements Below

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university

OR

• Additional education and/or experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis

AND

• Ordination, Ecclesiastical Endorsement, or equivalent.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

• Experience in ministry, counseling, or religious program coordination
• Ability to teach, facilitate services, and speak publicly
• Ability to work with diverse populations and multiple faith groups
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to operate effectively within a structured and secure environment
• Knowledge of constitutional protections related to religious freedom

Work Environment

This position operates within a correctional facility and requires daily interaction with inmates, staff, volunteers, and external partners. The role supports both institutional operations and rehabilitative programming.

Why Join Adoc

Serve in a meaningful role that supports rehabilitation, protects constitutional rights, and contributes to safer communities across Alabama.

How To Apply

Please submit your resume, cover letter and direct any questions to ***email_hidden***

Resumes will be received until the position is filled.

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