MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  Doctorate degree in Educational Psychology or a related field and six (6) years of professional clinical experience in behavioral health or clinical psychology with three (3) of the six (6) years working in law enforcement or military; or any combination of experience or training which enables one to perform the essential job functions. Must possess and maintain a license to practice psychology in Tennessee as a condition of continued employment. All candidates must successfully pass a criminal justice employment background check to work within the Police Services Division.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be available 24 hours, 7 days a week to assist with emergencies and crisis situations.

The City Charter requires that City Employees must establish residence within Shelby County within six (6) months from date of Employment. Proof of residence will be required at the time of hire. The City Charter requires that City Employees, with the EXECEPTION of “first responders”, must establish residence within Shelby County within six (6) months from their date of Employment. Proof of residence will be required at the time of hire. As defined by Tennessee House Bill 105, "first responder means paid, full-time law enforcement officers, firefighters, and emergency medical personnel and dispatchers of law enforcement, fire and emergency medical service departments."
 
The City of Memphis is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Office of Talent Management at talent.management@memphistn.gov.

Division: Police