APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY -
$36,122.40 to
$52,742.88
PAY GRADE: 28
For more information on benefit and retirement programs, please see the sections below.
In order to receive consideration, applicants must indicate their availability for any work type, travel, and location requirements listed.
JOB INFORMATION
Work Type: Permanent, full time vacancies as they may occur
in this geographical location.
Forensic Specialists perform a combination of security and client care duties in a secure mental health facility for treatment/evaluation of the mentally and/or medically ill offender and/or offenders whose competency requires evaluation.
Incumbents perform in a trainee capacity and acquire the knowledge, skills and abilities required in this occupation.
*** THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANYTIME BASED ON THE AMOUNT OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. ***
This position supports SOUTHERN NEVADA ADULT MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES (SNAMHS), Stein Hospital. The Stein Hospital is a secure forensic hospital providing inpatient forensic services for adults who are court committed, serving Southern Nevada. The Stein Hospital is located in Las Vegas, NV. The facility is currently recruiting for several Forensic Specialist I positions. Through a team approach, SNAMHS provides innovative inpatient and outpatient mental health services for the Southern Nevada community. SNAMHS is an exciting place to work with emphasis on utilizing the recovery model, developing innovative programs, increasing consumer and family involvement, educating the public through a variety of activities, and implementing a best practices clinical program. The Forensic Specialist I position is the entry level in the Forensic Specialist series, and progression to Forensic Specialist II and III will automatically occur with the recommendation of the appointing authority when minimum qualifications are met, and incumbent is performing satisfactorily. Forensic Specialists at the Stein Hospital perform mental health and security duties with an emphasis on providing therapeutic treatment for clients in order to evaluate and attain competency for criminal charges.***Please note that a physical fitness evaluation will be conducted prior to being invited to interview for these positions. Applicants are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the physical requirements for a Category III Peace Officer through the Nevada P.O.S.T. Academy website***
In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications)
Graduation from high school or equivalent education and two years of general work experience, one year of which was paraprofessional experience in a mental health, medical, or related setting; OR one year of college coursework which included courses in health, behavioral science or criminal justice and one year of general work experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Special Notes
Applicants must meet current Peace Officer Standards Training (POST) requirements as established in the Nevada Revised Statutes and Nevada Administrative Code.
Incumbents must successfully complete Peace Officer Standards Training (POST) certification training as required by law.
Some positions require incumbents to obtain and maintain certification as a mental health technician per NRS 433.279 as a condition of continuing employment.
Special Requirements
Pursuant to NRS 284.4066, this position has been identified as affecting public safety. Persons offered employment in this position must submit to a pre-employment screening for controlled substances.
A valid driver's license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continued employment.
This position is subject to call-out or call-back in case of emergencies or staff shortages or be placed on standby status if necessary.
Working overtime on short notice, weekends and/or holidays is required.
First aid certification is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment.
CPR certification is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continued employment.
Applicants must successfully complete a pre-employment physical and be free of active tuberculosis.
A pre-employment criminal history check and fingerprinting are required. Persons offered employment in this position will be required to pay for these items.
A State of Nevada/FBI background check will be required of the selected applicant.
The Examination
Application Evaluation Exam
The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process.
