2026.02.13

What’s Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System like in terms of their business, the role, and the work culture?

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I’m Ms. Smith, currently looking for a job. I’d like to ask Dr. Job about the Chaplain position at Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System.

Ms.Smith

What’s the job title and where is it located?

Ms.Smith

The job title is Chaplain, and it’s located in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico.

Dr.Job

What’s the salary range for this position?

Ms.Smith

The salary range for this position is between $63,780 and $145,468.

Dr.Job

What are the educational requirements for this role?

Ms.Smith

To qualify, you need a Bachelor’s Degree with at least 120 semester hours and a Graduate Theological Degree, like a Master of Divinity, or equivalent qualifications.

Dr.Job

What kind of experience is needed if someone doesn’t have the Graduate Theological Degree?

Ms.Smith

If you don’t have the Graduate Theological Degree, you’ll need 6,240 hours of pastoral or spiritual leadership experience and formal supervised ministry training.

Dr.Job

What’s the promotion potential for this position?

Ms.Smith

The position has full promotion potential up to GS-12/10, which means you could earn up to $145,468 in places like San Jose-San Francisco-Oakland, CA.

Dr.Job

Thank you, Dr. Job. I will review the details.

Ms.Smith