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  • Forensic Specialist 4

    State of Nevada (NV)



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    FORENSIC SPECIALIST 4

    APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY - $73,309.68 to $109,640.88 PAY GRADE: 38

     

    The salary range indicated in this announcement is based on the Employee/Employer retirement compensation schedule. An employer-only option is available at a reduced salary range. Generally, salaries start at the lowest level of a step 1 and increase with each year of service to the highest level of a step 10.

     

    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.

     

    Department: Health and Human Services (http://dhhs.nv.gov/)

     

    Division: Public and Behavioral Health

     

    Job Class Code: 13.321

    RECRUITMENT INFORMATION

    Announcement Number: 51613

     

    Open to all qualified persons.

     

    Posted 06/04/2025

    Recruiter:

    ADRIAN FOSTER

    Phone: (702)486-2911

    Email: [email protected]

    Applications accepted until recruitment needs are satisfied

    ** Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Lists of eligible candidates will be established and hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.

    The Position

    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 function as first-line supervisors who train, supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned staff; assign and review work; and initiate disciplinary action.

     

    The Division of Public and Behavioral Health, Southern Nevada Adult Mental Health Services (SNAMHS) Forensic Services is currently recruiting for a Forensic Specialist 4 at Stein Forensic Hospital. This is a secure forensic hospital that houses court-committed clients for competency restoration and provides inpatient and outpatient services. All persons committed and ordered by the courts are to remain in Forensic custody in a secure facility. The Forensic Specialist 4 performs a variety of supervisorial for daily forensic operations. This position supervises and manages all security and safety functions to include but not limited to unit operations, client safety, transportation (internal and external), incident response, accident investigations, visiting, and attorney meetings. The Forensic Specialist 4 will also be responsible for administrative and clerical duty functions ton include but not limited to, hospital staffing, training, reporting writing, maintaining logs and trackers, timesheets approvals, employee's appraisals, employee disciplinary process, court hearings, and attend mandatory meetings, committees, and treatment teams. ***THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE***

     

    To see full Class Specifications visit: http://hr.nv.gov/Resources/ClassSpecs/Class\_Specifications-13\_0/

    To Qualify:

    In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:

    Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications)

     

    Graduation from high school or equivalent education and four years of experience in a mental health, medical, correctional, law enforcement, or related setting, three years which included providing care, treatment, and supervision for individuals with mental illness. In addition, applicants must have attained and maintained valid certification as required by statute and regulation; OR one year of experience as a Forensic Specialist III in Nevada State service and valid certification as required by statute and regulation; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above to include valid certification as required by statute and regulation.

     

    Special Notes

     

    Applicants must meet minimum standards for appointment as a peace officer as established in the Nevada Revised Statutes and Nevada Administrative Code.

     

    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.

     

    Working weekends and/or holidays is required.

     

    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.

     

    Positions at the Forensic Specialist III and Forensic Specialist IV must have successfully completed Category III Peace Officer Standards Training (P.O.S.T.) at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment.

     

    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.

    INFORMATIONAL LINKS

    For more information about state employment, visit the following:

    Division of Human Resource Management: http://hr.nv.gov

     

    Public Employees Retirement System: http://www.nvpers.org

     

    Public Employees Benefits Program: https://pebp.nv.gov/

     

    More Benefits Information: http://nvjobs.nv.gov/Applicants/EB

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    Email

    Direct Inquiries or Correspondence to:

    Division of Human Resource Management Northern Nevada 515 East Musser Street, First Floor Carson City, Nevada 89701-4204TDD for the Hearing Impaired (800) 326-6868 Division of Human Resource Management Southern Nevada 7251 Amigo St, Suite 120 Las Vegas, NV 89119TDD for the Hearing Impaired (800) 326-6868

     

    The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.

     

    To begin the application process, click on the Apply button. Click Cancel to return to the previous page.

     


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