FORENSIC SPECIALIST 1 - UNDERFILL

JOB The Division of Public and Behavioral Health, Southern Nevada Adult Mental Health Services (SNAMHS) is hiring Forensic Specialists at the Stein Forensic Unit in Las Vegas. This facility provides inpatient competency restoration for persons with alleged criminal charges. All persons committed and ordered by the courts are to remain in Forensic custody in a secure facility. Forensic Specialists perform a combination of security and client care duties to include transportation, community outings, community housing inspections, legal processes, and investigations, along with ambulation and supervision of basic activities of daily living. Incumbents will work in a trainee capacity for the first 12 months, completing a Category 3 Peace Officer Academy, and Mental Health Certification courses, and progress to Forensic Specialist 2 and 3 with the recommendation of the appointed authority when minimum qualifications are met, and is performing satisfactorily. Forensic Specialist 1s will be support for Forensic Specialist 2 and 3 with daily operation needs. Incumbents must meet current Peace Officer Standard Training (POST) requirements as established in N.A.C 289 and N.R.S 289.

Examination Process: Candidates that meet the minimum education and experience requirements of the position will be invited to enter the examination process as follows:

• A POST Category III physical fitness exam which consists of a vertical jump of 15 inches; Agility Run in 20.4 seconds; 20 push-ups (not timed); a 300 meter run in 74 seconds; and a 1.5 mile run in 17 minutes and 37 seconds.
• Extensive background investigation
• Pre-employment drug screening per NAC 284.4066
• Medical exam to include tuberculosis test
• Psychological examination
• Forensic Officer Structured Interview

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES Graduation from high school or equivalent education and two years of general work experience, one year which was in a mental health, medical, correctional, law enforcement 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 as described above.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION General knowledge of: proper grammar and punctuation in order to accurately prepare and present reports; basic arithmetic; psychotropic medications including desired effects and side effects; behaviors associated with mental illness; assaultive behavior interventions to include self-defense and non-violent control of aggression; laws, regulations and policies related to client rights.

Ability to: work aloneand as part of a teamunder the direction of a supervisor; learn the custody/security policies and procedures of the facility to which assigned; establish rapport and develop positive interpersonal relationships with clients; differentiate between a personal and therapeutic relationship; accompany clients to scheduled appointments, individual and group therapy sessions and various activities; learn and participate in the mental health and/or medical treatment of clients in the facility to which assigned; record information in client charts clearly and accurately; stand and walk for extended periods of time which may include an entire shift; communicate orally and in writing; safely drive a motor vehicle using defensive driving techniques; understand and follow oral and written instructions, policies and procedures.

Recruiter Contact Information: Jennifer Kauble - [email protected]