Part-time Chaplain

Cobb County Government
Cobb, GA

The purpose of this classification is to provide administrative oversight and support for the Police Department’s Chaplains Program.

Serves as liaison between Cobb County Police Department volunteer/associate chaplains and other departments/divisions, staff members, county officials, the public, community leaders, outside agencies, or other individuals or organizations related to requests or needs for faith-based services; interacts with various officials and dignitaries involving sensitive situations and incidents; conveys information among division/department personnel.

Distributes documentation between department staff members, and internal/external individuals or agencies; operates a computer to send/receive documentation; copies and distributes forms, reports, correspondence, schedules, agendas, or other documentation.

Performs customer service functions in person, by telephone, and by mail: provides information/assistance regarding Police Chaplains services, procedures, or other issues; responds to routine questions or complaints; researches problems/complaints and initiates problem resolution.

Processes and schedules requests for chaplains, such as ride-a-longs, graduations, promotion/award ceremonies, funerals, or other activities; maintains calendar/schedule of activities for the program; schedules and confirms appointments, meetings, interviews, conferences, training activities, or other activities; updates calendar on a regular basis and notifies parties involved of changes.

Processes a variety of documentation associated with the Police Chaplains Program; receives, reviews, records, types, and/or distributes documentation; tracks, or maintains records regarding the program’s activities; compiles data for further processing or for use in preparation of department reports; files, maintains, and stores hard copy records.

Maintains file system of various files/records for the Police Chaplains Program; prepares files, organizes documentation, and files documents in designated order; retrieves/replaces files; scans records into computer; shreds/destroys confidential or obsolete documents; conducts records maintenance activities in compliance with guidelines governing record retention.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

High School diploma or GED required: supplemented by five years of experience in the ministry, customer service, record management experience and/or training.

Must currently be a Cobb County Police Chaplain.

Must obtain the Chaplain Certification from the Georgia Peace Officers Standards and Training Council upon hire.Tasks require the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (5-10 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation.

Sensory Requirements

Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.

Environmental Factors

Essential functions are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions.

EEO Statement

Cobb County Government is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or any other legally protected status.
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