338 Police Chaplain Program

Question 1

Chaplain program coordinator

Answer 1

Recruit volunteers chaplains

Makes recommendations to the chief about future chaplains

Maintains a roster of chaplains and manages on call rosters for them

Prepare and submits reports to the chief when requested

Ensures chaplains are getting the training to be better

Question 2

Chaplain duties and responsibilities

Answer 2

Assist in death notifications to citizens and members of the department

Attends graduations for invocations

Present to the academy about their duties

Make referrals for specialized help if they cannot help

Participate in training provided by the chaplain coordinator

Visit members of the department as directed

Question 3

What are the qualifications of a chaplain

Answer 3

Ordained members of they faith for at least 2 years

Must be engaged in ministry as a principal vocation for 2 years

Must be in good standing with their faith. Letter of recommendation required from their faith

Good skills and moral character

Question 4

How are chaplains compensated?

Answer 4

Are not paid. Volunteers only.

Covered under volunteer liability policy up to the limit.

Will be reimbursed for miles driven while performing their duties. Must use forms provided by the department

Question 5

On call duties of a chaplain

Answer 5

Report to the scene and check in with incident commander.

Keep id displayed at all times

Must obey all traffic laws

Available to be contacted by dispatcher by telephone unless otherwise noted