Senior Muslim Chaplain (#015485) Inmate Services, Columbia (RICHLAND)

Salary: $71,706.00 - $90,372.00 Annually
Location : Richland County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 015485
Agency: Department of Corrections
Division: Inmate Services
Opening Date: 10/16/2026
Closing Date: 10/30/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Class Code:: GC30
Position Number:: 015485
Normal Work Schedule:: Other
Pay Grade: GEN09
Hiring Range - Min.: $71,706.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $90,372.00

Job Responsibilities

• Organizes, develops, implements and monitors pastoral care.
• Services programs for the inmates.
• Services and proves weekly worship, sacrament's, crisis counseling for individual inmates and groups for pastoral counseling along with visitation and other related religious activities.
• Requires working with religious volunteers from various denominational and faith groups.
• Works closely with institutional operations, programs and administrative staff in relation to pastoral care, serves and programs.

Must successfully complete four (4) weeks of SCDC Basic Training upon hire.
Questions regarding the application process, this job posting or any other postings with the SCDC should be directed to:
Recruiting and Employment Services
(803) 896-1649
Minimum and Additional Requirements
State of South Carolina Minimum Requirements:
The equivalent of a master of divinity degree from an accredited theological school, additional clinical pastoral education and/or work experience in a clinical pastoral setting.

SCDC Minimum Requirements:

• The equivalent of a master of divinity degree from an accredited theological seminary and ordination as a priest, minister or rabbi, with current ecclesiastical endorsement.
• One (1) year of clinical pastoral education approved by the association for clinical pastoral counselors, the American Associate of Pastoral Counselors, the National Association of Catholic Chaplains, or the National Jewish Welfare Board, and two (2) years the equivalent of a mast.

Additional Comments
Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education.
Benefits for State Employees
The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.
01

Are you currently an employee of South Carolina Department of Corrections?

• Yes
• No

02

If yes, how long have you been in your current position? (N/A if no)
03

For background check purposes, please give your full date of birth in MM/DD/YY format.
04

How would you describe your level of education?

• High School Diploma or GED
• Some College
• Associates Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Masters Degree
• Doctorate
• None of the Above

05

Are you a graduate of an accredited theological seminary?

• Yes
• No

06

Do you have a Masters degree in Divinity?

• Yes
• No

07

Are you an ordained Priest, Minister, or Rabi with current ecclesiastical endorsement?

• Yes
• No

08

How many years of clinical pastoral education do you have?

• Less than a year
• 1 Year, less than 2
• 2 Years, less than 3
• 3 Years, less than 4
• 4 years, less than 5
• 5 years, less than 6
• 6 years, less than 7
• 7 years, less than 8
• 8 years, less than 9
• 9 years, less than 10
• 10 or more years
• None

09

How much pastoral experience do you have?

• Less than a year
• 1 Year, less than 2
• 2 Years, less than 3
• 3 Years, less than 4
• 4 years, less than 5
• 5 years, less than 6
• 6 years, less than 7
• 7 years, less than 8
• 8 years, less than 9
• 9 years, less than 10
• 10 or more years
• None

10

How much of your pastoral experience is as a chaplain in a clinical setting?

• Less than a year
• 1 Year, less than 2
• 2 Years, less than 3
• 3 Years, less than 4
• 4 years, less than 5
• 5 years, less than 6
• 6 years, less than 7
• 7 years, less than 8
• 8 years, less than 9
• 9 years, less than 10
• 10 or more years
• None

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