Institution Chaplain

Institution Chaplain

Salary

$25.89 - $38.36 Hourly

Location

St. Louis, MI

Job Type

Permanent Full Time

Job Number

4744-26-22IC

Department

Corrections - Central Michigan Correctional Facility

Opening Date

08/10/2026

Closing Date

8/17/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Bargaining Unit

N/A

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Job Description

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Position functions as a recognized resource as the chaplain for the Central Michigan Correctional Facility. This position is responsible for providing and coordinating all religious activities for the level 1, Central Michigan Correctional Facility. This position works with staff and outside volunteers to ensure that the religious rights of the prisoners are being met and provides structure that allows for spiritual growth of the prisoner population in line with safety and security concerns. This position is located within the secure perimeter of the facility.

Required Education and Experience

Education

Possession of a bachelors degree in religion, theology, divinity, or in an area of human services such as guidance and counseling, social work, criminal justice, etc.

Experience

Institution Chaplain 9

No specific type or amount is required.

Institution Chaplain 10

One year of professional experience as a religious leader either in a community or institutional setting equivalent to an Institution Chaplain 9.

Institution Chaplain P11

Two years of professional experience as a religious leader either in a community or institutional setting equivalent to an Institution Chaplain, including one year equivalent to an Institution Chaplain 10.

Institution Chaplain 12

Three years of professional experience as a religious leader either in a community or institutional setting equivalent to an Institution Chaplain, including one year equivalent to an Institution Chaplain P11.

Alternate Education and Experience

Possession of an associates degree in religious studies or an area of human services and two years (4,160 hours) of experience performing religious services such as marriages, burials, baptisms, and any other services unique to the particular faith may be substituted for the education requirement.

Additional Requirements and Information

All required documents must be attached and submitted at the time of application for further consideration. Applications must be submitted through NEOGOV to be considered.

Interested applicants attaching transcripts must attach a copy of your official college transcripts indicating the specific type of degree earned and the conferred/graduation date. More information regarding what constitutes an official transcript can be found here. (un-official or web based transcripts will not be accepted)

If you have questions or need assistance uploading and/or attaching your documents, please call the Office of Career Services toll free at 1-800-788-1766.

The Department of Corrections may screen out job applicants who have been convicted of a felony in accordance with Public Act 191 of 2017. Applicants who have been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony are ineligible for employment with the Department of Corrections until satisfactory completion of any sentence imposed, including parole or probation.

REQUIRED INFORMATION: Employment in the state classified service demands a high degree of loyalty and imposes high ethical standards on employees to ensure the integrity of state government and maintain effective services. All employees must meet these ethical standards and all appointing authorities are obligated to enforce these ethical standards.

As part of this effort all employees are required to report any possible conflict of interest, please review the information and be prepared to respond to questions related to the information in your application. Ethical Standards and Conduct (Note: you do not need to fill out the form)

Certification or endorsement by the recognized endorsing body of the religious faith.

Certain positions may require that only individuals with credentials in a particular religious faith be considered.

View the job specification at: https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/I/InstitutionChaplain.pdf

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Accommodations

If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the ADA coordinator for the agency that posted this position vacancy.

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Updated: 2/28/24

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INSTCHP - Do you possess one of the following? A bachelors degree or higher in religion, theology, divinity, or in an area of human services such as guidance and counseling, social work, or criminal justice; OR an associates degree in religious studies or an area of human services AND at least two years (4,160 hours) of experience performing religious services such as marriages, burials, baptisms, and any other services unique to the particular faith. If so, please attach a copy of your official college transcripts.

• Yes
• No

02

INSTCHP - Please select your level of experience.

• None.
• At least one year of professional experience as a religious leader either in a community or institutional setting equivalent to an Instution Chaplain?
• At least two years of professional experience as a religious leader either in a community or institutional setting equivalent to an Institution Chaplain?
• At least three years of professional experience as a religious leader either in a community or institutional setting equivalent to an Institution Chaplain?

03

INSTCHP - Do you possess certification or endorsement by the recognized endorsing body of the religious faith? If so, please attach a copy.

• Yes
• No

04

• CORR01 - Are you a participant in the Return to Work program? This program is for employees that were displaced from their regular jobs due to work injuries which do not allow them to perform their normal work duties.
• Yes
• No

05

• CORR02 - Are you related to or acquainted with anyone who is currently incarcerated in a State prison, tether program, on parole or felony probation status? (NOTE: an affirmative response to this question will NOT automatically result in you being screened out for consideration)
• Yes
• No

06

• CORR03 - If yes, indicate name(s), and incarceration/supervision location of prisoner, parolee, or probationer. What is your relationship to the person(s)? If no, enter N/A

07

• CORR04 - I understand and agree that the Department of Corrections will complete a thorough investigation of my ENTIRE CRIMINAL HISTORY and may verify all data given in the criminal history check. Any material misrepresentation or deliberate omission of a fact in their application may be justification for refusal of, or if employed, termination from employment.
• Yes
• No

08

• CORR05 - I understand that if selected for an interview, I will be scheduled electronically through NEOGOV. I have provided a valid e-mail and understand it is my responsibility to monitor said e-mail account for interview opportunities. I also acknowledge that correspondence received through NEOGOV may be sent to a junk mail (including state of Michigan junk mail) or spam account and I will monitor those accounts accordingly.
• Yes
• No

09

• CORR06 - Have you participated in an internship with the Michigan Department of Corrections?
• Yes
• No

10

• CORR07 - I confirm that I have reviewed the required information on the Ethical Standards and Conduct via the link provided on the job posting. Based on that review, please select the appropriate answer below.
• Neither I nor any member of my immediate family (grandparent, parent, parent-in-law, stepparent, sibling, spouse, child or stepchild), have personal or financial interests in a business or entity which is contracted with the State of Michigan. Indicate N/A in the box below if this applies.
• I, or a member of my immediate family (grandparent, parent, parent-in-law, stepparent, sibling, spouse, child or stepchild), have personal or financial interests in a business or entity which is contracted with the State of Michigan as summarized below.

11

• CORR08 - If you responded that you or a family member does have a conflict of interest to the question above, please explain in detail below. If you responded neither you nor a family member has a conflict, please enter N/A.

12

• CORR09 - Have you ever been employed by the State of Michigan?
• Yes
• No

13

• CORR10 - IF you answered yes to the question above, please identify which department, former name if used and/or ID number if known. If you answered no, please enter N/A.

Required Question

Employer State of Michigan

Department Corrections - Central Michigan Correctional Facility Address forrests2@michigan.gov

8585 North Croswell Road

St. Louis, Michigan, 48880