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STAFF PSYCHOLOGIST

City of Houston

HOUSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT

Fresh

Location

Salary

$3,060 - $6,009

per week

Closes

March 25, 2026

SES Pay Grade

Base salary range: $147,649 - $221,900

Typical requirements: Executive-level leadership experience. Senior executive qualifications required.

Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).

Job Description

Summary

This job involves providing mental health support to police officers and their families through counseling and emergency response, as well as evaluating job applicants to ensure they are psychologically fit for roles in law enforcement.

It also includes training programs for recruits and assisting with department-wide management needs.

A good fit would be a licensed psychologist with experience in clinical work, especially in high-stress environments like public safety, who enjoys combining direct patient care with educational and administrative tasks.

Key Requirements

  • Doctoral degree in Clinical or Counseling Psychology or related field, including appropriate internship
  • Two years of professional experience in clinical and/or research psychology
  • Valid license from the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists
  • Ability to conduct psychological evaluations for law enforcement applicants and recruits
  • Experience providing counseling and emergency response to law enforcement personnel
  • Capability to deliver training sessions, such as academy in-service and cadet classes
  • Must pass criminal background check and obtain necessary security clearance

Full Job Description

Functions in a staff role to provide professional analytical, administrative and/or management systems services to the supervisors and the Director of the Houston Regional Intelligence Service Center.Applications accepted from: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED
Job Classification: STAFF PSYCHOLOGIST
Posting Number: PN# 38463
Division/Section: PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES
Reporting Location: 2525 NORTH LOOP WEST SUITE 400 HOUSTON TX 77006
Workdays & Hours: MONDAY – FRIDAY; 8 AM – 4 PM*
*Subject to change

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Provides an array of psychological counseling services to law enforcement personnel and families and conducts psychological evaluations of applicants for classified positions.



RESPONSIBILITES:

• Conducts psychological evaluations of recruits and applicants for specialized divisions.

• Provides academy in-service training.

• Responds to law enforcement personnel emergencies.

• Conducts specialized classes such as cadet training.

• Assists other divisions on special investigations.

• Assists Director in providing management assistance throughout the Police Department.

• All duties and responsibilities may not be included in the above job descriptions.


WORKING CONDITIONS
The position is physically comfortable; the individual has discretion about walking, standing, etc.

There are no major sources of discomfort, i.e., essentially normal office environment with acceptable lighting, temperature and air conditions

“Must be able to pass a criminal background check, obtain and maintain federally mandated security clearance where required.”

If applicable, the applicant’s past performance evaluations, past and present supervisory recommendations, and/or Internal Affairs complaint history will be reviewed and considered.

Requirements

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Requires a Doctoral degree in Clinical or Counseling Psychology or a closely related field with appropriate internship.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Two years of professional experience in clinical and/or research psychology is required.

LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
Must be licensed by the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists.

Qualifications

  • Experience analyzing police datasets such as incidents, calls for service, arrests and citations.

  • Proficiency with dashboard design using Business Intelligence platforms such as Tableau, Power BI, or ArcGIS Insights.

  • Advanced experience with Microsoft Excel.

  • Familiarity with ESRI’s ArcGIS Pro.

  • Experience with ISO 9001-2015, Lean Six Sigma or similar continuous improvement programs.

  • Proficiency with SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS)

  • Experience developing paginated reports using SSRS, Power BI Report Builder, Crystal Reports or similar tool.


**Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.**

Additional Information

SELECTION/SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED
Department may administer skills assessment test.

SAFETY IMPACT POSITION NO


SALARY INFORMATION
Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate’s qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.

Pay Grade 27

APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during active posting period. Applications must be submitted online at: www.houstontx.gov.

To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/houston/default.cfm or call (713-308-1289).

If you need special services or accommodations, call (713-308-1289). (TTY 7-1-1)

If you need login assistance or technical support call 855-524-5627.

Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process.

All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided.

EOE – Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

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Posted on NEOGOV: 3/18/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 3/18/2026

Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-houston-5273541