State of Nevada Announces An Open Competitive Recruitment for: FORENSIC SPECIALIST 1 - OPTION A: MENTAL HEALTH - Under-fill Forensic Specialist 3 APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY -  $36,122.40 to  $52,742.88  PAY GRADE: 28 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 Division: Public and Behavioral Health Location: Reno, Sparks Job Class Code: 13.324 A RECRUITMENT INFORMATION Announcement Number: 33799 Open to all qualified persons. Posted 03/15/2018 Recruiter:    NANCY PANOZZO    Phone: (775)684-0129    Email: nspanozzo@admin.nv.gov 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/inmate care duties in a high security mental health facility. Incumbents perform in a trainee capacity and acquire the knowledge, skills and abilities required in this occupation. Lake's Crossing Center (LCC), a maximum security forensic facility/Psychiatric Hospital for Mentally Disordered Offenders in Sparks, Nevada is recruiting for several Forensic Specialist I positions. The Forensic Specialist I positon is the entry level in the Forensic Specialist series and progression to Forensic Specialist II and III will automatically occur with the recommendation of the appointing authority. when minimum qualifications are met, and incumbent is performing satisfactorily. Forensic Specialists at LCC perform mental health and security duties with an emphasis on providing therapeutic treatment for clients in order to evaluate and attain competency to stand trial for criminal charges. The Forensic Specialists also prepare clients for competency hearings and facilitate groups regarding legal processes; assist clients in understanding the nature and seriousness of charges that have been filed; assist assigned clients with eating, bathing, shaving, oral hygiene, grooming, dressing and other basic activities of daily living; assist in transportation, movement and ambulation; and perform other duties as assigned. The facility is recruiting for three different shifts: Day shift (6:45am-3:15pm), Swing shift (2:45pm-11:15pm), and NOC/Graveyard shift (10:45pm-7:15am). Working weekends and/or holidays is required and the positions are subject to call-back. Individuals with general knowledge of behaviors associated with mental illness, assaultive behavior interventions to include self-defense and non-violent control of aggression as well as regulations and policies related to client rights are encouraged to apply. Lake's Crossing Center is an EEO/AA (equal employment opportunity/affirmative action) institution and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, age, race, color, religion, physical or mental disability, creed, national origin, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, or gender expression in the programs or activities which it operates. The environment requires a high level of security awareness as well as the physical stamina or ability to deal with maladaptive and aggressive clients. THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE PRIOR TO THE POSTED CLOSING DATE DEPENDING ON THE AMOUNT 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 two years of general work experience, one year of which was paraprofessional experience in a mental health, medical, 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. Special Notes Incumbents must successfully complete Peace Officer Standards Training (POST) certification training as required by law. 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. Working overtime on short notice, weekends and/or holidays is required. Applicants must successfully complete a pre-employment physical and be free of active tuberculosis. A State of Nevada/FBI background check will be required of the selected applicant. 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: http://pebp.state.nv.us REFER A FRIEND Help us reach qualified candidates! Refer a friend by clicking here: Email Direct Inquiries or Correspondence to: Division of Human Resource Management Northern Nevada 209 East Musser Street, Room 101 Carson City, Nevada 89701-4204 TDD for the Hearing Impaired (800) 326-6868 Division of Human Resource Management Southern Nevada 555 East Washington Avenue, Suite 1400 Las Vegas, Nevada 89101-1046 TDD for the Hearing Impaired (800) 326-6868