Volunteer Police Chaplains

Job Announcement

CHANDLER POLICE DEPARTMENT
VOLUNTEERS IN POLICING JOB DESCRIPTION
POLICE CHAPLAIN

The City of Chandler Police Department is currently seeking qualified individuals interested in joining our team as a Police Chaplain Volunteer. The Police Chaplain Volunteers will work in a non-denominational capacity to provide spiritual support to the department. Police Chaplain Volunteers report directly to the Chief of Police. The work hours or schedules for these positions will vary and may not exceed 10 hours per shift (see Hours section).

Who we are
The City of Chandler Police Department, consisting of 362 sworn officers and 177 civilians, serves a growing population of close to 287,945 residents. The organization is divided into three main divisions, one bureau, and many sections/units. The Patrol Operations Division consisting of three precincts, 1) Main Station - Downtown & North Chandler, 2) Desert Breeze - West Chandler, and 3) Chandler Heights - South Chandler, work in concert with the Criminal Investigations Division, Operational Support Division, and Professional Services Division to meet the needs of the community. The members of the Chandler Police Department are dedicated to the advancement of community policing and the development of a partnership with our citizens. Our mission is to provide a safe community where people can live, work, and thrive. We are committed to being a world-class leader in law enforcement. We will pursue and engage the best trained, equipped, and committed professionals who demonstrate the highest standards of performance and best policing practices in partnership with the community.

Who we are looking for
Our ideal candidate will have a passion for customer service, teamwork, and collaboration. The Police Chaplain Volunteers will work in a non-denominational capacity to provide spiritual support to the department. Police Chaplain Volunteers report directly to the Chief of Police. The work hours or schedules for these positions will vary and may not exceed 10 hours per shift (see Hours section).

Qualifications to be a Police Chaplain:

• Valid Arizona driver's license
• Commit to one (1) year in the program.
• Academic degree from a recognized college or university
  • Accredited seminary training
  • Possession of a ministerial license or ordination
  • Affiliation with a local congregation
  • Approval of a recognized endorsing agent
  • Demonstrated working knowledge of psychology, sociology, and
  • Counseling
  • Must reside within 30 miles or 30 minutes of the City of Chandler

Essential Functions

• Volunteer police chaplains will keep all communications with personnel confidential with the following exceptions:
  • Where State and Federal laws, and or local ordinance and regulations permit or require release of information in situations where there is actual or potential danger to self or others, evidence of child abuse, or under court order.
  • A commission of an illegal act on workplace premises.
  • As otherwise required by law.

Will not take any police action when performing in their official capacity.Will work in a non-denominational capacity to provide spiritual support to the department.Will participate in ride-alongs to better understand departmental culture and build relationships with personnel.Will be available to be on-call in the case of a critical incident or personnel in crisis.Provides support to department personnel on requested critical incidents.Respond to spiritual counseling requests of personnel or family members.Works with Peer Support Team to provide any necessary support at CISM debriefs in response to critical incidents.Provides prayer and/or blessing at requested special events.Hours:

• Hours will vary and may not exceed 10 hours per shift.
• Hours are generally flexible; however, specific needs and requests may occur in the evenings or on the weekends.

Application Process

• NeoGov Application
• Preliminary Background Questionnaire Submittal & Review
• Oral Board Interview
• Background Interview
• Interview with Chief of Police

Applicants for employment and volunteer opportunities should be aware of the City of Chandler's policies concerning the use of drugs and alcohol. These policies have not been altered by the passage of Proposition 207. The use of recreational marijuana is a violation of the city's Drug Free Workplace Policy. Certain positions within the city are required to submit to a pre-employment drug test. A positive result for drugs tested under the policy, including recreational marijuana, may be grounds for withdrawal of an offer of employment or volunteer opportunity. The examination process may vary if determined necessary.

The City of Chandler is committed to Equal Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodation.Closing Date/Time: 12/31/2024 11:59 PM Arizona

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