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Army Chaplain

U.S. Army • Los Angeles, CA • Full Time

1 week ago

Army Chaplain Job Description


  1. Religious Support and Counseling:
  • Conduct religious services, ceremonies, and sacraments for soldiers and their families.
  • Provide spiritual counseling, crisis intervention, and moral guidance.
  • Offer confidential pastoral care for service members experiencing personal, ethical, or family issues.

  1. Advisory Role:
  • Advise commanders on religious accommodation, morale, and ethical issues.
  • Assess the spiritual health of units and provide guidance on faith-based support programs.
  • Develop strategies for promoting religious tolerance and diversity.


  1. Training and Education:


  • Lead training sessions on ethical decision-making, suicide prevention, and conflict resolution.
  • Educate soldiers on stress management, resilience, and family support resources.
  • Facilitate religious education classes for various faith traditions.
  1. Operational Support:

  • Deploy with units to provide spiritual and emotional support during missions.
  • Conduct memorial services, funerals, and rites of passage.
  • Ensure religious services are available in combat and field environments.


  1. Administrative Duties:

  • Maintain records of religious services, counseling sessions, and unit activities.
  • Coordinate with Religious Program Specialists (RPs) to manage logistics and resources.
  • Develop and submit reports on religious program activities and assessments.


  1. Community Outreach:


  • Collaborate with local religious organizations to support service members and their families.
  • Organize volunteer programs, charity drives, and community events.


  1. Personal and Professional Development:

  • Attend ongoing training and certification programs to maintain chaplaincy credentials.
  • Stay informed about Army policies, procedures, and religious accommodation guidelines



Qualifications


  1. Education:
  • Master of Divinity (M.Div.) or equivalent graduate-level theological degree from an accredited institution.


  1. Denominational Endorsement:
  • Official endorsement from a recognized religious organization or denomination. Must maintain good standing.


  1. Military Experience:


  • Prior military service is beneficial but not required. Must complete the Chaplain Basic Officer Leadership Course.


  1. Pastoral Experience:

  • Minimum of two years in pastoral leadership, religious education, or chaplaincy.


  1. Volunteer Work:

  • Community outreach, crisis intervention, or counseling in diverse settings.


  1. Skills and Attributes:


  • Strong interpersonal communication, counseling, and conflict resolution skills.
  • Ability to work in multicultural, interfaith, and high-stress environments.


  1. Physical and Mental Readiness:

  • Meet Army physical fitness and health standards.



Salary & Benefits

$58,188 - $75,936

  • Vacation days
  • Health care

Can be done remote?

  • No

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About U.S. Army Church

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The U.S. Army Chaplain Corps is charged with ensuring the highest level of spiritual

care for our Army’s Soldiers and families. The well-being of our Army’s soul determines

the quality of its spirit and morale. It is critically important that our Army secures

capable, experienced, and spiritually fit Religious Leaders to answer this sacred call.