Salary : $0.00 AnnuallyLocation : All Locations - San Luis Obispo County, CAJob Type: Not ApplicableJob Number: 0423KS-00009673-01Department: ProbationOpening Date: 04/19/2024About the Position The County of San Luis Obispo Probation Department is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Volunteer ChaplainThe purpose of this position is to provide a non-denominational ministry of presence that may includespiritual and emotional care, support, and counseling for San Luis Obispo County Probation staff regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, creed, or religion. Chaplaincy services are without cost or proselytizing.Duties/Responsibilities:
- Provide emotional support, encouragement, and spiritual guidanceto Probation staff.
- Provide confidential spiritual counseling to probation staff as requested.
- Work with peer support team members
- Respond to traumatic incidents to aid and support involved officers.
- Available to assist in the notification to next-of-kin in death or serious injury incidents.
- Visit sick or injured Probation staff in the hospital or at home.
- Be a resource to Probation staff and their families experiencing stressful situations.
- Support critical incident stress defusing and debriefing sessions for Probation staff.
- Serve as a liaison with other County law enforcement chaplains and the faith-based community.
- Participate in in-service training classes.
- Serve a minimum of 8 hours per month
The Ideal CandidateMinimum Qualifications:
- Demonstrated conduct that is above reproach, temperate, prudent, respectable, a good reputation in the community, and have genuine compassion and concern for those serving in law enforcement.
- No felony convictions or criminal offense involving moral turpitude.
- A valid California driver's license.
- Willingness to consent to a background investigation.
- Must be ecclesiastically certified and/or endorsed, ordained, licensed, or commissioned by a recognized religious body.
- At least 5 years of ministerial or counseling experience within a recognized church, or religious denomination.
- Willing to serve in a volunteer capacity and at the discretion of the Chief Probation Officer.
How to ApplySelection Process:
- Submit a resume and letter of interest to Chief Probation Officer, Robert Reyes, at
- Applicants should include recommendations or endorsements from employers, a recognized religious body, their faith elder boards or councils, or volunteer programs.
- Interview with the Chief Probation Officer
- Participate in a meeting with the San Luis Obispo County Probation Peace Officers Association Executive Board.
- Complete a Juvenile Hall orientation and PREA training through the Youth Detention and Commitment Division.
Supplemental InformationPolygraph/Psychological Exam:The polygraph examinationwill measure the accuracy of information given during the background investigation process and is part of the background investigation. The psychological examination will include the administration of psychological tests, an assessment of psychological factors, and an interview with a County-designated Psychologist.Background Check:To accept a position with the Probation Office, you must successfully complete a Background Investigation. Below is a partial list of offenses or issues that may disqualify you from successful completion. Please review the below list:
- Any felony conviction
- Recent misdemeanor conviction, or any two misdemeanor convictions as an adult
- Poor employment history
- Any sale, manufacture, or cultivation of illegal drugs
- Recent use of illegal substances such as opiates, hallucinogens, injectables, cocaine, methamphetamine, or similar substance
- Poor driving record such as numerous hazardous traffic violations or chargeable accidents
- Recent conviction for driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, or any two convictions for this offense as an adult
- Any act of domestic violence, as defined by law
- Any crime committed against a child
- Behavior or derogatory remarks constituting discrimination or bias toward others based on their race, religion, gender, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or other protected class
- Any material misstatement of fact or intentional omission of information during the application or background process
Issues that arise during the investigation process will be assessed, and judgement and discretion will be used to determine the eligibility of the candidate. Where there is evidence of a candidate's past use of controlled substances, many factors shall be used to determine the eligibility of the individual such as a pattern of use, kind of drug used, circumstances of the start of the drug use, treatment, behavior, and attitude since discontinuance, etc. Please note that a history of using controlled substances does not result in automatic disqualification from the selection process. Prior to disqualifying any candidate whose profile falls within the provisions of the policy, the candidate shall be given the opportunity to present any and all evidence of mitigating facts that the candidate feels should be considered by the hiring authority. The results of the polygraph, psychological exam, and background investigation shall be confidential and shall not be available to the candidate or any unauthorized individuals for review.Please note that references will not be contacted until the end of the process.Reasonable Accommodation NoticeFederal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment. Please call 805-###-#### for assistance or e-mail ...@co.slo.ca.us for more information.Veteran's Preference Points If you are applying for employment with the County of San Luis Obispo and you served in the United States Armed Forces, you may be eligible for veteran's preference points as part of the recruitment process. Some dependents and survivors of eligible veterans may also be eligible for preference points. for more information and to learn how to apply for this benefit. Please note that Veteran's credits must be on file with the County of San Luis Obispo Veterans Services Office prior to the recruitment closing date indicated on the job announcement.Equal Employment Opportunity The County is an equal opportunity employer. Objectives are directed toward assuring equal opportunity in selection / promotion, pay, and job assignments. Recruitment and selection procedures have been established to ensure non-discrimination on the basis of political or religious opinions or affiliations, age, sex, race, color, national origin, marital status, disability, sexual orientation or other non-merit factors. In addition, the County complies with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act in hiring and retaining employees. For more information contact the Human Resources Department at (805)###-####. This position is temporary. There are no benefits available for this classification.