Sierra Chaplaincy is a team of dedicated, specially trained first responder chaplains. We are a faith-based, Christian ministry with chaplains from all walks of life who provide psychological and spiritual first aid to those in crisis. We serve anyone in need regardless of faith, lack of faith, gender, ethnicity, or sexual orientation. All are welcome to ask for a trained, compassionate, non-judgmental chaplain for assistance in times of tragedy and crisis.
If you are considering becoming a Chaplain with Sierra Chaplaincy, here is what you need to know:
We are a Christian faith-based organization with a secular purpose.
You must be an active participant in a local church and have the endorsement of your clergy to serve as a Chaplain.
We serve the entire community regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, or religious affiliation.
You will be required to complete an application, and your references will be checked.
There is an extensive background process to become a Chaplain that may include a review of your social media presence.
Every candidate will be interviewed to determine their suitability for the Chaplaincy and the most effective position within the Chaplaincy.
We have an extensive training program that may last for several months. Successful completion of both classroom and field training is required prior to full service.
We continually accept applications.
If you need more information or are interested in starting the process to become a Chaplain, please email your questions or completed application to:
SIERRA LAW ENFORCEMENT CHAPLAINCY
Volunteer Chaplain
JOB DESCRIPTION
ENTRY LEVEL QUALIFICATIONS
Attend a Law Enforcement Chaplains Academy.
Attend a Citizens Academy.
A letter of recommendation and ecclesiastical endorsement from your Pastor or church leader.
Three years of experience in a leadership position at your church or a civic organization.
Pass a background investigation with no criminal history or convictions.
Show compassion, love for fellow human beings, and relate well with others.
Maintain a high level of spiritual and moral standards.
Manifest a broad base of experience, professional maturity, emotional stability, and personal flexibility.
Be tactful and considerate in his or her approach to all people, regardless of race, creed, or religion.
Possess a valid California driver's license and auto insurance.
Have a good credit and financial history.
Have a willingness to minister in a secular environment and respect the 1st Amendment rights of those he or she serves.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
To be on-call three times a month & available to respond to crisis calls.
To respond when requested by law enforcement agencies we serve. These requests for a Chaplain will include a variety of critical or traumatic incidents. Some of the crisis calls may involve a natural death, an accidental death (an auto fatality, accidental overdose), a suicide, or a homicide.
Attend the monthly Chaplains and crisis responder training meetings.
You will provide grief support and counseling to those who are grief-stricken or bereaved.
Support officers and family members who are hospitalized.
Participate in ride-alongs with officers.
Be a liaison for the departments to the religious community.
Attend roll calls and briefings.
Provide counseling (individual, marital, family).
Provide crisis counseling.
Assist officers in making death notifications & referrals to grief support groups or bereavement education.
Provide grief counseling to survivors at suicide scenes and referrals to support groups for survivors.
Respond to peace officers involved in major injuries and accidents.
Attend awards and promotion ceremonies.
Hold in confidence discussions shared as privileged information.
