Imam

LPR International is seeking an Imam to support a contract based on Joint Base Charleston, SC. The primary objective is to provide contractor services through provisions of specialized religious services to persons of the Muslim faith on an as needed basis. 

**This position is contingent upon a contract award.

The Imam shall be involved in the planning, organization, and direction of Muslim activities at the Naval Consolidated Brig (NCB) located on JB CHS Weapons Station. The Imam shall ensure the Muslim program complies with legal and regulatory requirements and meets customer needs that include but are not limited to conducting religious worship, instruction services, devotions, and appropriate rites as required.

Clergy will provide support on an as needed basis.

Job Duties:

• Preside at the regularly scheduled Muslim services, to include Islamic studies (Tuesdays & Fridays) and emergency services and Holy Days (Eid-Ul Fitr & Eid-Eu Adha).
  


• Prepare candidates for Ramadan.
  


• Provide guidance and support to Muslims seeking Islam.
  


• Share the Islamic beliefs, studies, religious and moral instructions for all Muslim prisoners, staff and family members who are interested.
  


• Officiate at bedside services for hospitalized prisoners, staff and family members.
  


• Coordinate volunteer orthodox Islam, encourage fellowship, hospitality and provide training.
  


• Provide public worship in a diverse religious setting if and when called upon.
  


• Serve as intervention specialist and counselor to Muslim prisoners, staff, and family members on spiritual, ethical, moral, and morale matters in a timely and professional manner in a timely and professional manner.
  


• Thoroughly prepare for Islamic services to meet the guidelines set by the Holy Quran, for the military services.
  


• Provide bereavement support as required.
  


• Perform pastoral interviews to ascertain religious and developmental backgrounds, and evaluate religious, ethical, moral or morale needs of Muslim prisoners.
  


• Provide leadership and administrative support for the education of the Holy Quran.
  


• Maintain confidentiality in all areas of privileged communications as defined by HQ USAF/HC and in the military rules of evidence.

Requirements:

• All Clergy must be approved by AF/HC IAW AFI 52-105.


• All Clergy contractors shall be in good standing with their religious endorsing agent or equivalent. 


• Each clergyperson must fill out a DD Form 2088 Statement of Ecclesiastical Endorsement (provided) from a religious
  organization authorized by the DoD to endorse chaplains. Currently, the only organization recognized by the DoD for Muslims is the American Muslim Armed Forces and Veterans Affairs Council.


• All clergy will, at a minimum, be annually trained on privileged communication, childcare criminal history background checks IAW DoDI 1402.5, family advocacy program IAW AFI 40-301 and sexual assault prevention and response policy IAW AFI 36-6001.


• Additionally, each clergy must possess a baccalaureate degree with not less than 120 semester hours (180 quarter hours) of undergraduate credit from a qualifying educational institutional and a Master of Divinity degree or equivalent (certified by an accredited institution) with not less than 72 semester hours (108 quarter hours) of graduate-level work from a qualifying educational institution. (As defined in AFI 36-2005)

Environmental:

• Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time.
  


• Ability to employ hand dexterity in the use of equipment.
  


• Ability to handle moderate noise levels during large gatherings.
  


• Clarity of vision at 20 feet or more.


• Primarily indoor work in a mosque; occasional outdoor duties for events or funerals.


• Prolonged standing and physical movements during prayers.


• May work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and religious holidays.
  


• Interaction with diverse community members in sensitive and pastoral settings. Ability to interact with a wide range of military and civilian installation personnel.
  

All applicants requiring alternative methods of application or screening should contact LPR International directly. 

LPR International is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, status as a covered veteran, military discharge status, criminal records that have been sealed or expunged, arrest records not resulting in conviction or any other characteristic protected by federal, state and/or local law.