Police Crisis Intervention Specialist

Police Crisis Intervention Specialist

Salary

$70,096.00 - $94,723.20 Annually

Location

Scottsdale, AZ

Job Type

Full-Time Regular

Job Number

FY2526-01079

Division

Prof Stand & Inv Serv

Department

Police Crisis Intervention

Opening Date

06/28/2026

Closing Date

7/12/2026 11:59 PM Arizona

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Introduction

The Police Crisis Intervention Specialist (PCIS) provides professional level mobile crisis intervention, evaluation/assessment, information and referral services for the Scottsdale 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. This position 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 Scottsdale Police Department policies and procedures.

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Anticipated starting salary for this position may be up to mid-point depending on candidate's experience and internal equity. The full salary range is listed above and mid-point for this position is $39.61 hourly / $82,388.80 annually.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience

• A Masters 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 drivers 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 drivers 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.
• Relocates victims of domestic violence or other life altering situations.
• Responds to private citizens, schools, and social service agencies requests for assistance.
• Refers and occasionally provides transportation to local treatment and other appropriate locations.

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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 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.

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Benefits Highlights:

The City of Scottsdale offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• 12 Paid Holidays, which includes 1 Floating Holiday
• Vacation Accrual; starts at 10.3 hours/month
• Sick Leave Accrual; 8 hours/month
• Medical (which includes behavioral health coverage), Dental and Vision Benefits
• City Paid Basic Life Insurance (equal to one times employee annual salary); option of Supplemental Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement; $2,500/year
• Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined benefit plan with mandatory employer and employee contributions currently at 11.98% which includes a Long-Term Disability benefit
• Supplemental Retirement Plans through Nationwide; 457
• Pet Insurance
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) pay compensation

Please visit the Benefits Information page for more information.

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 that may include a panel interview. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening that may include:

• Fingerprinting search of the national FBI Database
• Criminal Background Screening
• 36-Month Motor Vehicle Department Records Check
• Drug Screening
• Psychological Testing

The timeframe for reapplication with the Police Department varies based on the position and the needs of the organization.

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.

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.

Full-Time Positions:

The City of Scottsdale offers a comprehensive benefit package including vacation, holiday and medical leave as well as insurance for medical, dental, vision, life, short and long term disability insurance. For a more detailed overview of the employee benefits, click here.

Part-Time Positions:

The City of Scottsdale offers paid medical leave for part-time staff.

Commute Solutions Program

City of Scottsdale provides free Valley Metro Platinum passes to employees for the bus and light rail systems when commuting; a vanpool subsidy is also available. Employees can decrease stress, decrease wear & tear on their vehicle, and help the environment all at the same time.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).

The City of Scottsdale is considered a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). You may find more information about the PSFL program by going to the Federal Student Aid website by clicking here.

01

Do you have a valid drivers license (not expired or suspended/revoked)?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have any of the following restrictions on your drivers license? Please note that this does not include vision correction.

• Interlock Device
• Court Mandated Restricted Hours
• Other Non-Medical Restriction(s)
• I have no restrictions on my drivers license

03

Do you have a Masters Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or a related field?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you have three years of professional experience in crisis intervention, counseling, or social work?

• Yes
• No

05

This division has a Crisis Response Canine to aid in the care and comfort of clients who have experienced traumatic events. The canine has an assigned handler; however, you will be working in close proximity with the canine, including in the office and on-scene. Do you foresee any problems with this situation?

• Yes
• No

06

This position requires a flexible schedule, including 4/10 or 5/8 shifts between 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m., participation in a 24/7/365 on-call rotation, working overtime as needed, and the ability to respond immediately to call-outs from home while on call. You must also be available during off-duty hours when necessary. If selected for this position, would you be able to meet these requirements?

• Yes
• No

07

Please describe what crisis intervention techniques and strategies you utilize and have found to be effective when providing crisis intervention services.

08

Scottsdale Police Crisis Intervention Specialist position requires responding to a wide range of incidents, such as violent crime scenes including domestic and sexual violence, child abuse, death notifications and hoarding situations along with situations requiring risk assessments, involuntary evaluation applications, and protective order petitions. The role may involve working with victims, suspects, defendants and their families; performing both field and office based duties; and completing hands on tasks such as providing transportation, assisting with child care, or coordinating with funeral homes. What skills and qualities do you possess to help you be successful in such a varied work environment? What professional challenges might this present?

09

I understand that any communication for this recruitment may come via an email from governmentjobs.com and I will check my email junk/spam folders regularly for possible notifications and/or self-schedule interview invitations.

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Scottsdale

Address 9191 E San Salvador Dr

Scottsdale, Arizona, 85258

Website http://www.scottsdaleaz.gov