Services Coordinator - Lead Chaplain

Umatilla County Fire District 1, Hermiston Police Department, Hermiston School District, and Umatilla Police Department are seeking a detail-oriented services coordinator/lead chaplain to perform a wide range of duties supporting local first responders and community members.

Core Responsibilities

• Provide a Ministry of Presence by spending quality time “embedded” with first responders via ride-along and station visits to build trust and rapport.

• Offer Confidential Counseling with providing a safe, non-judgmental listening ear for personnel, their families, and the public.

• Conduct Incident Interventions assist in facilitating Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) debriefings following major events.

• Perform Ceremonial Duties as necessary including funerals, banquets, and ceremonies.

• Deploy to Emergency Scenes as requested including active calls, severe accidents, and natural disasters, all under the direction of the on-scene incident commander.

• Deliver Death Notifications accompanying first responders and providing victim assistance acting as a liaison to coordinate appropriate resources.

Ideal Candidate Profile (preferred)

• Ecclesiastical endorsement/ordination from a recognized entity and degrees or professional certificates in theology, chaplaincy, or counseling are highly preferred.

• Specialized training or certification in CISM, psychological first aid, basic emergency response protocols and experience as a chaplain for first responders is desired. • Ability to manage on-call rotation providing 24/7/365 emergency response availability from the chaplain program.

• Must successfully clear a rigorous background check.

Salary Information

Salary for this part-time position is $5,000/month or $60,000 year.

How to Apply

Interested candidates must submit a Letter of Interest, a Resume, and list at least (3) professional references. Packets can be sent to Hermiston Police Department Chief Jason Edmiston via mail: 330 S. 1st Street, Hermiston, OR 97838 or email to: jedmiston@hermiston.gov

More information can be found by opening the Job Description - Information Packet under the Supporting Documents section of this posting.

First review of applicants will be Thursday, August 27, 2026.

The entities supporting this endeavor are equal opportunity employers.