The Law Enforcement Chaplaincy Service in Sonoma County is an interfaith service to Law Enforcement and to the citizens of Sonoma County.

If you answer yes to the following questions, you have many of the skills needed to become a Law Enforcement Chaplain:

• Do you have compassion for others?
• Are you a compassionate listener?
• Do you have respect for all Law Enforcement and First Responder Personnel?
• Are you a calm presence in the midst of a crisis?
• Do you have a desire to serve your community?
• Do you have the physical stamina to stay on your feet for several hours if needed?

To apply for the Academy, you need to meet the following requirements:

• Be a high school graduate or have a GED.
• Have a valid California Driver's license.
• Be a permanent resident of Sonoma County.
• Have no felony convictions.
• Have current liability and property damage insurance on any vehicles used while on Chaplaincy business.
• Provide a reference letter either fom a leader in your worshipping community or a person who knows you well (other than a family member) outlining your qualifications to be trained as a Law Enforcement Chaplain.

• Be on call two (2) days a month for a 24-hour period, 8am - 8am.
• Serve for a minimum of one (1) year.
• Complete call-out reports in a timely manner.
• Attend five (5) Chaplain training/meetings during the year.
• Abide by policies and procedures outline in our Policies and Procedures Manual.

• Attend an interview with the Executive Director of the Chaplaincy and the Director of the Chaplain Academy.
• Be fingerprinted at the Sonoma County Sheriff's Department and pass a background check.
• Provide a copy of your current CA driver's license and proof of insurance.
• Attend the Chaplain Academy one (1) night a week for three hours, complete all homework assignments, and abide by the attendance requirements.