Police Crisis Intervention Specialist
Salary
$57,304.00 - $83,345.60 Annually
Location
• Scottsdale, AZ
Job Type
Full-Time Regular
Division
PUBLIC SAFETY-POLICE
Job Number
FY2223-00654
Closing
4/12/2023 11:59 PM Arizona
Introduction
About the Position:
The Police Crisis Intervention Specialist (PCIS) provides professional level mobile crisis intervention, evaluation / assessment, information and referral services for the Police Department. Police Crisis Intervention Specialists have a scheduled 40-hr work week, in addition to a rotating on-call to provide 24 hr. responses. PCIS works in collaboration with sworn and professional staff to accomplish their mission/ objectives. Police Crisis Intervention Specialists frequently work independently and are expected to exercise sound decision making, aligned with best practices and in keeping with SPD policies and procedures.
The City of Scottsdale's salary range for all Police Crisis Intervention Specialists is $57,304.00 - $83,345.60 annually. Additional compensation may be earned for on-call and call-out responsibilities.
Selection Process
The application and supplemental questions are an integral part of the selection process and must be completed in full in order for you to be considered as a candidate. Please complete each section and answer all questions as thoroughly as possible. DO NOT state "See resume" in lieu of answering. Unanswered questions, incomplete responses, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process.
Applicants whose education, training and experience most closely meet the needs of the position may be invited to participate in a selection process to include a panel interview and test. Final selection is contingent upon a background investigation which includes:
- Fingerprinting*
Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment:
- Drug Screening
- Medical Exam
- Visual/Color Screening Test
* May be waived for current Scottsdale Police Department employees.
The timeframe for reapplication with the Police Department varies based on the position and the needs of the organization.
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The City of Scottsdale reserves the right to change this process at any time, potentially without advance notice.
PLEASE NOTE: Years of experience are based on a work schedule of 2,080 hours per year for full-time positions and 1,040 hours per year for part-time positions, and while work experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis, depending upon the job classification, education may not be substituted for work experience.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education and Experience
- A Master's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or a closely related field from an accredited educational institution.
- Three years of professional experience in crisis intervention, counseling, or social work.
- An equivalent combination of education and job-related experience may substitute for the educational requirements on a year-for-year basis.
Licensing, Certifications and Other Requirements
- Must possess and maintain a valid, unrestricted driver's license with no major citations within the past 39 months prior to the start date. The Arizona Department of Motor Vehicles requires that out-of-state driver's licenses must be surrendered within 10 days of relocating to the State of Arizona.
- Every person employed by the City of Scottsdale shall reside in the State of Arizona during his or her active employment by the City, regardless of whether the employee is approved to remote work.
Other pertinent licenses and/or certifications may be required of some positions depending on divisions/department/service assignment.
Essential Functions
- Responds, in person and by telephone, to police officer requests for psychological, sociological, and victim services.
- Performs intervention and assessment services in areas such as: domestic violence, sexual assault, mental health emergencies, child maltreatment, and runaways.
- Works in a variety of stressful and emotional situations on a 24-hour basis.
- Responds to private citizens, schools, and social service agencies requests for assistance.
- Refers and occasionally provides transportation to local treatment and other appropriate locations.
- Provides supportive guidance to other department staff members.
- Provides the highest level of quality service through teamwork and commitment.
Work Environment/Physical Demands
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position or that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Work in a variety of stressful and emotional situations on a 24-hour basis.
- Respond to Scottsdale jail facilities, private residences, businesses, city streets, schools, etc.
- Occasionally provide transportation to local treatment and other appropriate locations.
- Exposure to dust, grease, noise, inclement weather, temperature extremes, and unpleasant but not hazardous odors.
- Lift and carry materials weighing up to 40 pounds. Lift and assist infirmed individuals and children.
- Operate a variety of standard office equipment including: computer, telephone, calculator, copy and fax machines requiring continuous and repetitive arm, hand and eye movement.
- Travel to/from various locations.
- Operate a City vehicle and radio equipment when responding to situations.
- Carry and respond to cell phone; provide on call service; respond on a 24-hour basis to emergency situations.
- Visual and muscular dexterity to operate equipment, computer, and two-way radio.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: It is the policy of the city to provide employment opportunities to all persons based solely on ability, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability.
When advised, reasonable accommodations will be made in order for an "otherwise qualified applicant" with a disability to participate in any phase of the recruitment process. Please contact Human Resources to request an accommodation. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting HR Receptionist at (480) 312-2491. Requests should be made 24 hours in advance or as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. For TTY users, the Arizona Relay Service (1-800-367-8939) may contact HR Receptionist at (480) 312-2491.
This position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the position change.