Protestant Clergy

Air Force
Location Varies, State Varies, United States
Date Posted: 02/01/2017
Categories: Chaplain - Church/Ministry - Counseling
Job Type: Full-Time
Employee Workplace: Unspecified
Job Description:

Professional and Religious Guidance

Chaplains in the U.S. Air Force live and work alongside Airmen, both at home stationed with their families and in deployed locations. The United States Constitution guarantees the free exercise of religion in the military, supporting a culture of dignity and respect for all. Your spiritual care will dramatically impact the lives of our U.S. Airmen around the globe. Regardless of religious affiliations.

 

Responsibility

Air Force chaplains (a pastor, priest, rabbi or imam) enhance the morale, spiritual fitness and resilience of Airmen and their families. They advise military leadership on religious, spiritual and ethical matters. Most importantly, chaplains advocate for the religious and spiritual needs of anyone searching for guidance. The United States depends on the Air Force to lead the way in national security in an increasingly high-tech world. Join our team of women and men committed to Integrity First, Service Before Self and Excellence in All We Do.

 

Benefits

 As a Religious Ministry Professional in the Air Force, you’ll be an officer with a competitive salary and benefits such as tax-free housing and food allowances, full comprehensive medical and dental care and 30 days of vacation with pay each year. You’ll also get to work, travel and live in locations throughout the United States and around the world. If you pursue a career in the Air Force, you’ll have the option of retirement with pension and benefits. In addition to a tremendous work and life balance, countless continuing education opportunities are provided at no cost to you.

 

Qualifications

To be considered, you must meet the following requirements:

  • Possess a bachelor’s degree (no fewer than 120 semester hours)
  • Possess a graduate degree in the field of theology or related studies from a qualifying graduate-degree program (no fewer than 72 semester hours from an accredited institution)
  • Have at least two years of religious leadership experience
  • Be able to enter active duty prior to age 42
  • Be a U.S. citizen without dual citizenship

 

Talk to an Air Force chaplain recruiter today.

 Consider the next level of your spiritual calling and join the U.S. Air Force Chaplain Corps. For more information, contact us at 1-800-803-2452 or email at AFRS.chaplains@us.af.mil. Also visit us online at AIRFORCE.COM/CHAPLAIN.

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