Police Chaplain
Volunteer Chaplains provide support to department personnel by being present during traumatic incidents and debriefings.
They also assist Gilbert residents in the event of a large-scale incident or in crisis situations, when requested.
Requirements
A Volunteer Chaplain must:
- Pass the Gilbert PD background investigation.
- Be at least 21 years old.
- Be ordained by a recognized denominational or religious body.
- Have formal education in a theological field.
- Have a minimum of three years of ministry, counseling, or related social service.
- Have the endorsement of church or ecclesiastical superior for service.
- Must be able to sit or stand for long periods of time.
- Must be able to lift/carry twenty pounds.
Qualifications
- Trained by an accredited theological seminary or religious institution.
- Commissioned, licensed, or ordained by a recognized faith, denomination, or religious body.
- Affiliation in good standing with a local congregation.
- Demonstration of successful experience in pastoral counseling and crisis intervention.
- Valid Arizona driver's license.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Chaplains work closely with the Peer Support & Wellness Team, CISM, and Counseling/Crisis Support Unit Volunteers.
- Chaplains provide counsel for department personnel and their families.
- Visit sick or injured officers and department personnel in their home or in hospital.
- Assist with death notifications.
- Provide assistance to victims.
- Lead the invocation/benediction at department functions as well as ceremonies related to the Town.
Daily Expectations
- Chaplains report to the Peer Support & Wellness sergeant. When responding to an incident they will report to an on-scene sergeant/lieutenant.
- Chaplains are provided a uniform for daily wear and a class A uniform for formal events.
- Chaplains are on-call for department needs all day, every day; Chaplains have the right to decline if they are unavailable.
- Chaplains are provided training opportunities and association memberships.
