Imam
Summary: The purpose of this position is to assist County jail inmates in meeting their religious obligations and beliefs and to provide religious services and guidance to inmates of the Islamic faith or those who have expressed interest in Islam. Distinguishing Characteristics This is a journey classification that is responsible for providing religious service/counseling for inmates of Islamic background at the County jail. A person in this position will respond to inmate grievances through the inmate communication system, provide Jumah services, meet with inmates for counseling, This classification receives general direction from the Head Chaplain and exercises independent judgment to ensure work activities are performed in a timely manner and according to policies, procedures, and regulations.
Essential Job Functions: The following duties are normal for this classification. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive.
- Other duties may be required and assigned
- Provides religious services and religious resources to inmates at the County Jail
- Responds to inmate grievances and fulfill the inmate’s request for religious information or materials
- Meets with inmates to provide counseling and grief counseling
- Responds to inmate request for services; physically walks through the jail to be available Meets with inmates to provide religious guidance; plans and conducts religious services as scheduled
- Acts as liaison with an inmate’s outside religious leader
- Conducts Jumah services
- Religious educational programs for inmates
- Plans and organizes group religious activities
- Works with Associate Warden and Head Chaplain to coordinate religious services
- Coordinates and oversees the gathering of religious groups
- Records inmate attendance at events
- Provides statistical data on religious services in the jail
- Assists with determination of diet and food compliance within the beliefs
- Informs inmates of when a family member has passed away
- Initiates the request process for an inmate who submits a request to visit a friend/family funeral