Chaplain

Job overview

Chaplain is an onsite position at the Miami Service Processing Center in Miami, FL. Compensation is not specified. The role administers the facility’s religious program for detainees and serves as a religious point of contact for facility staff and detainees. The Chaplain provides worship, religious education, pastoral care, and accommodations for detainees’ faith practices across diverse religions. The role includes weekly rounds in housing units, volunteer and contractor coordination, and 24/7 emergency availability with a requirement to report onsite within 120 minutes when called.

What you'll do

• Lead worship services, religious education, and holiday observances
• provide pastoral counseling and spiritual support across diverse faiths
• conduct weekly rounds in housing units, including medical and restrictive housing areas
• recruit, train, and coordinate volunteers and contractors
• serve as the onsite religious point of contact
• remain available for emergencies and report onsite within 120 minutes if called.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

chaplain

pastoral care

worship services

religious education

detainee support

multifaith

bilingual english/spanish

miami fl

miami service processing center

24/7 emergency availability

120-minute onsite response

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires English/Spanish bilingual ability and either a bachelor’s degree in Religion, Religious Studies, or Theology plus five years of ministry experience, or ten years of ministry experience without a degree. Detention or correctional setting experience is required.

About the employer

Ladgov Corporation is hiring for this role. Industry: Facilities Support Services. Sector: 56.