What are the responsibilities and job description for the Psychologist - Sheriff's Department position at Pima County?
Job Description Summary
Department - Sheriff's DepartmentJob Description
OPEN UNTIL FILLED
Job Type: Unclassified
Salary Grade: 20
Pay Range
Full Range: $117,545 - $176,318 AnnuallyÂ
The Psychologist–Sheriff’s Department serves as advisor and clinical psychological specialist to the Pima County Sheriff's Department staff at all levels by providing a variety of professional psychological services.
Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification.
The first review of applications will be on  1/17/2025.  Â
This is a classification in the unclassified service and is exempt from the Merit System Rules.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, this classification may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class. Work assignments may vary depending on the department’s need and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.
- Provides routine and emergency clinical psychological services to Sheriff's Department employees and their immediate families by providing counseling, consultation and referral services;
- Provides psychological input to departmental hiring processes by participating in the Executive Review process and conducting psychological evaluations;
- Provides departmental command and management staff with psychological consultative services relative to personnel and disciplinary issues, to include psychological screening for specialized assignments;
- Develops, and serves as clinical advisor to, the Department Peer Support Program and the Critical Incident Stress Management Program, including participation in the selection and training of new members for each;
- Administers the daily operations of the department's Wellness Section by attending meetings, addressing budgetary issues, maintaining records and submitting reports;
- Develops, presents and evaluates departmental training, both at the recruit and the in-service levels;
- Develops and presents workshops to department employees in order to increase mental/emotional well-being, enhance performance, strengthen team interaction, etc.;
- Participates as a member of the Department Hostage Negotiation Team;
- Advises department personnel on psychological issues related to citizen behavior in the field;
- Consults with and advises criminal investigators regarding motivation, symptomology, behavior predictions and related psychological subjects related to criminal cases;
- Designs, conducts and documents behavioral research;
- Maintains liaison with other agencies, institutions and organizations involved in the delivery of psychological services;
- Maintains security and confidentiality of information created or encountered in the performance of assigned duties;
- Maintains records and submits routine, periodic and special reports, studies and analyses.
Minimum Qualifications:
An earned Ph.D. degree in psychology from an accredited college or university AND three years of postdoctoral experience as a consultant to a law enforcement or governmental agency or as a police psychologist.
Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see resume" on your application. Â
Selection Procedure :
Pima County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on an evaluation of the listed education and experience. Candidates meeting the minimum qualifications may be further evaluated/scored against any advertised Preferred Qualifications. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidate from a referral list provided by Human Resources. Additional assessments/testing may be required as part of the selection process. Â
Supplemental Information :
Licenses and Certificates : All positions require possession of either a current, valid Arizona license granted by the Board of Psychological Examiners to practice Psychology in the State of Arizona [ARS 32-2061 et seq] or an equivalent valid license granted by another state or U.S. Territory, at the time of appointment. If an equivalent license is held at the time of appointment, the employee must obtain a valid Arizona License within one year of date of hire. Maintenance of a current Arizona license to practice psychology is a condition of employment. Some positions require a valid Arizona Class D driver license at the time of application. Failure to obtain/maintain the required licensures shall be grounds for termination. Valid driver license is required at time of application . Valid AZ  driver license is required at time of appointment. The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review to determine applicant’s suitability to operate county vehicles in accordance with Pima County administrative procedures. Failure to obtain and maintain the required licenses and certifications shall be grounds for termination.
Special Notice Items: All positions require satisfactory completion of a personal background investigation by law enforcement agencies for initial appointment and continuing employment, due to need for access to law enforcement, correction and detention facilities, records, and associated confidential and sensitive information, documents, communications and database systems. Per ARS 32- 2074D, employee must satisfy the continuing education requirements established by the Board of Psychological Examiners. Department of Labor Regulation CFR Part 1910.1030 requires notification that this classification may have a moderate risk of exposure to blood borne pathogens. Employee medical screening prior to, and during, employment may be required to assure employee safety. The County requires pre-employment background checks. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history, education, and criminal conviction history. A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment with the County.Â
Physical/Sensory Work Requirements: Physical and sensory abilities will be determined by position.
Working Conditions : Working conditions will be determined by position.
EEO Information :  Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, kinship, political interest, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Salary : $117,545 - $176,318
