DPS - TOD - Operational Psychologist - 4464 - 4465

Please paste the following URL into a browser to view the entire job posting on the CAPPS Careers page.https://erphcmprd.cpa.texas.gov/psp/candidateportal/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS\_HRAM\_FL.HRS\_CG\_SEARCH\_FL.GBL?Page=HRS\_APP\_JBPST\_FLandAction=UandFOCUS=ApplicantandSiteId=1andJobOpeningId=100513andPostingSeq=1Job Description***Experience detailed on the Work Experience Section will be used to determine eligibility for appropriate level of position. The selected candidate(s) for Operational Psychologist II will be offered a salary of $9,000/month. The selected candidate(s) for Operational Psychologist III will be offered a salary of $9,583.34/month.***PLEASE NOTE: All applications must contain complete job histories, which includes job title, dates of employment, name of employer, supervisor's name and phone number and a description of duties performed. If this information is not submitted, your application may be rejected because it is incomplete. Resumes do not take the place of this required information.SUBMITTED THROUGH WORK IN TEXAS: Work In Texas (WIT) applicants must complete the supplemental questions to be considered for the posting. In order to complete the supplemental questions please go to CAPPS Recruit to register or login and access your profile. Go to CAPPS Recruit to Sign In https://erphcmprd.cpa.texas.gov/psc/candidateportal/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS\_HRAM\_FL.HRS\_CG\_SEARCH\_FL.GBL?FOCUS=ApplicantandGENERAL DESCRIPTION: Operational Psychologist II:Perform advanced and/or managerial (senior-level) psychological work within the agency's Training and Operational Psychology Support Team. Work includes providing psychological testing, screening, a comprehensive program of psychological services to agency employees and their families; program design and implementation, diagnosing, counseling, training, and crisis intervention. May assign and/or supervise the work of others; prepare reports and conduct special projects and research as directed. Work is performed under minimal supervision, with considerable latitude for initiative and independent judgment.Operational Psychologist III:Performs highly complex (senior-level) psychological work within the agency's Training Operations Division. Work includes providing pre-employment evaluations, psychological testing, screening, and teaching within the prestigious DPS training academy. Work includes the opportunity to help prepare future law enforcement officers to perform the job of a Highway Patrol Trooper. May assign and/or supervise the work of others; provide counseling to Trooper Trainees, prepare reports, and conduct special projects and research as directed. May provide support or crisis intervention with other divisions as needed in the event of a large-scale disaster. Work is performed under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for initiative and independent judgment.The following Military Occupational Specialty codes are generally applicable to this position.1782 - PsychologistApplicants must fully complete the summary of experience to determine if minimum qualifications are met.ESSENTIAL DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES: Operational Psychologist II:1. Administer and interpret psychological tests and conduct psychological assessments of recruit school applicants, police communications operator applicants, and reinstatement or retire/rehire evaluations. May assist in the selection of promotional candidates, and for other specialized jobs such as hostage negotiation, S.W.A.T. team, and undercover work.2. Assess the mental fitness of prospective law enforcement officers focusing on the applicants ability to successfully perform high-stress roles. Evaluations ensure applicants are emotionally stable, utilize good judgement under stressful conditions, demonstrate resilience, and can meet job demands with optimal performance. 3. Plan, develop, and implement training on various topics, e.g., stress management; work performance enhancement; basic psychology in law enforcement work; risis intervention; and employee motivation to facilitate the overall wellness and resilience of the department's workforce.4. Develop training materials; provide input for best practice guidelines for psychological testing and evaluations.5. Provide professional confidential short-term treatment in a voluntary counseling program for Trooper Trainees as needed; make referrals to facilitate a continuum of care; and provide crisis support and other group intervention services as appropriate6. May participate in debriefings after critical incidents.7. Act as a consultant on workgroups and special projects requiring psychological expertise.8. Consult with various levels of agency management and/or individual workgroups regarding the psychological components of the pre-employment assessment process, discuss the suitability of applicants, and present solutions to ongoing or anticipated problems. 9. Conduct program design and develop procedures for pre-employment testing, wellness and behavioral health services for Trooper Trainees and DPS employees.10. Participate in field visits and observe training for law enforcement officers; provide feedback to leadership regarding suggestions to improve first responders mental health, psychological safety, and wellness.11. Travel locally and within the state as needed to accomplish position objectives. Travel to more than one work location and overnight travel may occasionally be required. 12. Attend work regularly and observes approved work hours in accordance with agency leave and attendance policies. Flexibility in work hours may be required for this position. The position may be required to work additional hours or at times outside traditional office hours on a limited basis. 13. Perform other duties as assigned. Other duties as assigned include but are not limited to assisting in critical incident response as well as acting as designee for supervisory tasks when appropriate or necessary. S