Chaplain Overview

Indiana State Police Volunteer Police Chaplains provide emotional and spiritual support and assistance to ISP personnel, their immediate family members, and to members of the public who are victims of a crime or accident.

Selection Process

* Application
* Oral Interview
* Background Investigations

Professional Staff Requirements

* In the absence of the Master of Divinity must have one of the following:

* Must be a high school graduate or equivalent G.E.D with 10 years of full-time ministry experience.
* B.A Degree in Philosophy or related field with 5 years of full-time ministry experience
* Must be ordained or equivalent in a faith group recognized by the U.S Military.
* Must possess a valid driver's license.
* Must possess expertise in the fields of theology, psychology, and group and family dynamics.
* Ability to relate personally with people with a wide range of varying backgrounds.
* Ability to work with people regardless of religious affiliation.
* Ability to work under pressure and successfully function in a stressful environment.
* Must be able to maintain confidentiality.
* Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
* Must be able to minister to the needs of Department personnel and/or their families.

Job Duties

Police chaplains ride along with officers on patrol, interact with ISP personnel, respond to critical incidents or disasters, and are generally available to assist with a wide range of possible crisis interventions. This is primarily intended to mitigate the negative effects of stress among the department personnel and their families. Secondly, this helps to compassionately resolve distressing situations, often times involving members of the community. Thirdly, clergy appointed as chaplains may serve the pluralistic religious needs of the department personnel, their families or victims of a crime or accident, when invited and appropriate.

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