Chaplain

Overview

The Local Facility Chaplain for the El Paso detention facility provides direct leadership for religious programs, including worship services, pastoral counseling, and religious education. This position coordinates with volunteers and ICE staff to maintain access to religious resources.

• Lead worship services, religious education, and holiday observances for detainees
• Provide pastoral counseling and spiritual support across diverse faiths
• Conduct weekly rounds in all housing units, including medical and restrictive housing areas
• Recruit, train, and coordinate volunteers and contractors
• Serve as primary onsite religious point of contact for ICE staff and detainees
• Remain available 24/7 for emergencies and report onsite within 120 minutes when called

• Bachelor’s degree in Religion, Religious Studies, or Theology plus 5 years of ministry experience, or 10 years of ministry experience without a degree
• Demonstrated experience in detention/correctional settings
• Knowledge of multiple religions (Judaism, Islam, Christianity, Hinduism, Rastafarianism, etc.)
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) required

• Seniority level:
  Mid-Senior level
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Other
• Industries:
  Internet Publishing