The Gwinnett County Police Department is looking for a new team of police chaplains, who help "comfort and counsel those in need during law enforcement related incidents."
Chaplains also serve the officers themselves as they deal with personal stress or family crises, according to a news release.
"We are looking for a team of highly motivated Chaplains from every religious denomination to help serve the diverse population of Gwinnett County. Anyone interested in the program will be required to complete a volunteer application," said Cpl. Deon Washington, Gwinnett Police spokesman, in a statement.
Candidates will also be required to submit to a background check, driving history check and a reference check.
The qualifications are listed below.
Applicants will be regularly ordained members of the clergy of his/her own religious denomination for at least two (2) years.
Applicants, who are not members of the Department, must be endorsed by their religious organization and remain in good standing with his or her religious denomination. A letter from, or copy of, the religious order's certification will be provided.
Applicants, who are not members of the Department, must be engaged in the active ministry as a principal vocation in life for a minimum of two (2) years.
Applicants must possess good moral character and a broad base of experience, emotional stability and excellent interpersonal communication skills.
Applicants must have been found after examination by a licensed physician or surgeon, to be free from any physical, emotional, or mental conditions that might adversely affect their exercising the duties of a police Chaplain.
Applicants will meet other qualifications established by the Chief of Police, in cooperation with the Director of Chaplaincy Programs, for criminal and driving history.
