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PROTESTANT CHAPLAIN

Ca State Prison, Corcoran
Kings, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/11/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/10/2026

Attention all current and aspiring Protestant Chaplains! Are you hoping to play a major role in reintegrating people into society by serving all people within the institution framework, and using pastoral counseling to convey, rather than impose, religious values? We have an amazing opportunity with full time permanent hours, a fast-vesting pension plan, up to 14 paid days off per year, and comprehensive benefits. 

This position is responsible to provide spiritual and moral guidance to State institution residents; to conduct Protestant religious services; to provide pastoral care; to give instruction; and to do other related work. Duties include, but are not limited to the following: Conduct regular daily and/or weekly worship services, special religious services on religious and national holidays, memorial services and funeral services. Provide pastoral visiting to hospitals, work programs, visiting areas, housing units, group activities, and families of incarcerated people. Ensure that weekly religious services/visits are provided to all incarcerated people. Provide individual, family, grief, marital, pre-release planning, and other pertinent counseling.



Individuals interested in applying for this vacancy must have eligibility.  If you are new to state service or need to gain eligibility to this classification see "Exam Information" section below and be sure to follow all instructions. 

Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development Assignment may also be considered for this position (s).


Main communication for this position will be through email. Please ensure you have a valid email address on your application.

CDCR employees are encouraged to use their existing CDCR email address on their application.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

This position is located at the California State Prison in Corcoran CA, which is accessibly located right off Highway 43. Conveniently located one hour from Lemoore Naval Air Station and Sequoias National Park. Two hours from Yosemite National Park and Pismo Beach. 

CSP-Corcoran
4001 King Ave
Corcoran, Ca. 93212

 

CSP-CORCORAN offers an on-site fitness center.

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
  • PROTESTANT CHAPLAIN
  • Job Application Package Checklist
  • Duty Statement
Job Code #:
JC-513313
Position #(s):
084-229-9922-001
Working Title:
Protestant Chaplain
Classification:
PROTESTANT CHAPLAIN
$5,743.00 - $7,541.00

Effective July 1, 2025, the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) was implemented. PLP 2025 requires that each full-time employee receive a 3 percent reduction in pay in exchange for 5 hours of PLP 2025 leave credits monthly through June 2027. Salaries do not reflect recent changes. 

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Kings County
Telework:
In Office
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time

Vision: We enhance public safety and promote successful community reintegration through education, treatment and active participation in rehabilitative and restorative justice programs.

Mission: To facilitate the successful reintegration of the individuals in our care back to their communities equipped with the tools to be drug-free, healthy, and employable members of society by providing education, treatment, rehabilitative, and restorative justice programs, all in a safe and humane environment.

CDCR and CCHCS are committed to transforming the correctional landscape to create safer, more professional, and more fulfilling environments for our employees, the incarcerated population, and those supervised in our communities. Through systemwide improvements grounded in proven and emerging practices, we aim to strengthen rehabilitation, enhance workplace satisfaction, and support successful reentry into the communicty through our institutions, parole, and community partnerships. Our shared misssion is to promote safety, wellness, and human dignity while fostering positive change for all those who live and work within our institutions and communities. 

CDCR and CCHCS are committed to building an inclusive respectful workplace. We are determined to attracts and hire candidates from all communities and empower employees from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and personal experiences. We are proud to foster inclusion and drive collaborative efforts at all levels of the Department.

 

CDCR and CCHCS strive to collaborate with the community to enhance public safety and promote successful community reintegration through education, treatment and active participation in rehabilitative and restorative justice programs. Incumbents establish and maintain cooperative working relationships within the department, other governmental agencies, health care partners, and communities.

 

CDCR/CCHCS values all team members. We work cooperatively to provide the highest level of health care possible to a diverse correctional population, which includes medical, dental, nursing, mental health, and pharmacy. We encourage creativity and ingenuity while treating others fairly, honestly, and with respect, all of which are critical to the success of the CDCR/CCHCS mission.

 

CDCR Website: www.cdcr.ca.gov

Do NOT include ANY confidential information on any documents you submit for a job vacancy, such as your State application, resume, or educational transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number (SSN), birthdate, student identification number, driver’s license number (unless required), basis of eligibility, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. Confidential information on the first page of applications submitted electronically online, such as Easy ID number, SSN, examination related information, and driver’s license number will automatically be redacted upon submission.

 

Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are meeting Minimum Qualifications with education, you must include your unofficial transcripts/diploma for verification. Official transcripts may be required upon appointment. If it is determined a candidate does not meet the Minimum Qualifications, the candidate will be withheld from the eligibility list, rendering them inactive and ineligible to be hired for the position. Candidates who have been withheld may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board.

 

Candidates new to CDCR or the Division of Juvenile Justice are required to submit to a background investigation process utilizing Live Scan fingerprinting, and Tuberculosis testing prior to appointment followed by departmental annual Tuberculosis testing/evaluation thereafter.

 

Applicants who completed their education outside of the US (with foreign degrees/transcripts) must obtain and submit verification of U.S. course/degree equivalency. Foreign education credential evaluation services can be found at NACES | National Association of Credential Evaluation Services

 

When submitting supporting documents, PDF file format is preferred.

 

CDCR/CCHCS utilizes E-Verify to confirm candidate’s identity and employment authorization. For more information about E-Verify, you may go to www.e-verify.gov.

 

This advertisement may be used for other vacancies that occur during the life of this recruitment.

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

Willingness to create and promote and equitable and inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated and valued.


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