About Job

Salary: $70,794.00 - $111,751.00 Annually
Location : Upper Marlboro, MD
Job Type: Probationary FT
Job Number: 9674
Department: Police Department
Division: BOA 21C CSSD DIVMNGR
Opening Date: 07/29/2025
Closing Date: 8/28/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA: Exempt

Nature and Variety of Work
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Prince George's County Government provides a dynamic and inclusive workplace where employees can thrive, learn, and grow across its 30 diverse agencies, all dedicated to serving the County's residents with essential resources and services. Nestled just minutes away from Washington, DC, Prince George's County combines urban vibrancy with serene surroundings, offering an ideal setting to live, work, and enjoy life.
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The Prince George's County Police Department is currently seeking qualified applicants to fill a Counselor 4G,grade G27 position, in the Psychological Services Unit.

About the Position
This is a supervisory and administrative work position involving responsibility in the areas of counseling psychology, forensic psychology, and clinical social work.
This position is responsible for providing emergency psychological intervention as part of a 24 hours a day, 7 days per week service to police department employees and their relatives. Work involves addressing job-related stress and trauma within the Police Department in addition to providing couple, family, and adolescent counseling. The incumbent will develop assessment techniques designed to evaluate psychological or behavioral traits within the County workforce. Work also involves conducting psychological interviews and psychotherapy; and will develop and deliver classroom instruction related to crisis intervention and in-service training to department personnel.
Work is performed with a high degree of competency in providing services to clients and/or in developing psychological profiles. Work is performed under close supervision of the Division Manager and is evaluated based upon reports and conferences designed to achieve treatment goals and program objectives. The work of this role is highly complex, and the ideal candidate must be detail-oriented, conscientious, and a hands-on team player. Candidates must exhibit excellent communication and debriefing skills, have a track record of working collaboratively with others and be comfortable with working on a rotating, on-call schedule 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
About the Agency

The Prince George's County Police Department is the fourth largest law enforcement agency in Maryland, providing a full range of law enforcement services to County residents and business owners. Their mission is to work in partnership with citizens of Prince George's County towards providing a safe environment and enhancing the quality of life. Today, the Prince George's County Police Department serves over 900,000 residents and has an authorized strength of 1800 officers and 300 civilians.
Examples of Work
Clinical Services:

Provides direct clinical counseling to members of the police department and their immediate families, including couple, family, and adolescent counseling.
Conducts interviews which include diagnostic evaluation assessments, treatment recommendations, and appropriate referral.
Performs clinical assessments for the Department in the areas of excessive force complaints, job performance problems, and documented domestic relation problems.

Emergency Services:

Provides emergency psychological services to Police Department employees.
Works on a rotating on-call schedule so that clinical support is available 24 hours a day, in order to provide an immediate response to specified departmental emergencies.
Works harmoniously with others and communicate effectively with offices and Police Personnel while performing on-scene assessments and debriefs.

Training and Education:

Develops, provides, and delivers classroom instruction and in-service training to department personnel.
Conducts trainings including, but not limited to, crisis interventions; abnormal psychology; domestic violence; leadership; stress management; substance abuse.
Develops in-service course content to meet the current needs of the department.

Other Duties:

Develops creative strategies to respond to law enforcement, social, and environmental concerns.
Performs other tasks and duties as assigned, which may not be specifically listed in the position description, however, are within the general occupational category and responsibility level typically associated with the employee's class of work.

Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's Level in Counseling, Social Work, or Psychology Doctoral Level in Counseling, Social Work, or Psychology.

*Achieve a passing score on the National Counselors Examination of the National Board for Certified Counselors and the State Law Test; and must be licensed as a Graduate Professional Counselor by the Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists. In accordance with Health Occupations Title 17 and Code of Maryland Regulations 10.58.01.09, ().

*Must possess one of the following licenses/certifications:

LCPC: Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
LGPC: Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor
LCADC: Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor
LGADC: Licensed Graduate Alcohol and Drug Counselor
LCSW-C: Licensed Certified Social Worker-Clinical
LCSW: Licensed Certified Social Worker
LMSW: Licensed Masters Social Worker
LCP: Licensed Clinical Psychologist

Preferred Qualifications:

Seven (7) or more years of related experience.
Experience conducting psychological evaluations and/or working within a law enforcement culture is preferred.
Knowledge of the principles of assessment and treatment of acute and traumatic stress reactions and disorders; brief therapy; crisis intervention; grief; victimology; and the psychological response to routine and critical incident stress.
Proven debriefing capabilities.
Experience conducting and developing in-service training. Must be able to construct and deliver clear, concise, and professional presentations to a variety of audiences and/or individuals.
Experience managing a crisis scene independently.
Strong clinical acumen as it relates to individual and couple sessions.
Possess Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) certification.
Possess experience working with individuals diagnosed with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
Possess Substance Abuse training or certification.
Experience conducting risk assessments (suicide, homicide, etc.,).
Proven experience and desire to work in a team-oriented, fast-paced, and professional environment.
Must demonstrate an ability to exercise poise, tact, diplomacy, and an ability to establish and maintain positive, professional relationships with internal and external customers.
Must be organized, flexible, and able to effectively prioritize in a fast-paced and constantly changing environment.

EACH APPLICATION MUST INCLUDE INFORMATION THAT CLEARLY DEMONSTRATES THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION.

Additional Information
Job Location: Upper Marlboro, Maryland
Conditions of Employment: Upon selection, the candidate must:

Pass a drug screening.
Pass a background investigation.
Possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
Be willing to work assigned shift work (days/evenings/weekends/holidays).
Meet all training and performance standards and demonstrate proficiency as required by the agency.
Wear and use agency protective apparel and equipment in the performance of their assigned duties, if applicable.
Essential employees are expected to report during standard or non-standard hours as operations necessitate, or during emergencies. Essential employees are expected to report or remain at work when other County employees are granted Administrative Leave.

Accountability Statement:The incumbent must meet and maintain the training standards set forth by the Prince George's County Police Department. The incumbent shall not disseminate information, administrative or operational, unless expressly authorized. Information may not be discussed with other County employees (including individuals in the Police Department), except for work-related reasons, under terms and conditions of the Maryland Public Information Act. The incumbent in this position will be required to sign a confidentiality and/or non-disclosure agreement.
ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED
Eligibility to Work: Under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, an employer is required to hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. Applicants who are selected for employment will be required to provide and verify authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S., only after an offer has been accepted and the Form I-9 is completed. For information on E-Verify, or if you believe the County has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or visit their website at
INTERNAL APPLICANTS: If you are a current Prince George's County Government employee and seeking a promotion, in accordance with Section 16-200 of the Personnel Law, you have the right to appeal a rejection rating within five (5) working days of receiving a rejection notice. Union employees should refer to their respective collective bargaining agreement and/or union representative for their grievance procedure.
Prince George's County Government is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Committed to Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
General Plan Information:
The Prince George's County benefits plan year is from January 1 to December 31.

A spouse (to include a same sex spouse) can be added to the health benefit plans. A marriage certificate and social security number is required to add a spouse.

Children under the age of 26 are eligible for coverage under the health benefit plans. This includes stepchildren and children of the same-sex spouse. A birth certificate(s) and social security number(s) is required to add a child(ren). If you are only adding the stepchildren or child(ren) of a same-sex spouse, you will need to submit a marriage certificate. You will also need to submit the birth certificate of the child(ren) and your spouse must be listed as a parent.

The premiums for health benefits are deducted on a pre-tax basis with the exception of Long-Term Disability, Extra Life Insurance and Voluntary Benefits (Short-Term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, Cancer Indemnity, Hospital Indemnity Protection, Accident Indemnity Plan, Supplemental Dental and Group Legal Services).
New employees must enroll in the County's health benefit plans within thirty (30) days of the hire date.

The effective date of the health benefits coverage is the beginning of the month following a waiting period of forty-five (45) days from the date of hire.

After enrolling in the County's benefit plans, employees may only make changes to the plans either during the open enrollment period, which occurs annually (usually each October), and/or during the year, due to a family status change (i.e., marriage, births, divorce and adoption).
Employee Benefits

Prince George's County is proud to offer employees an attractive and comprehensive benefits program, including the following:

Medical/Prescription/Dental/Vision Insurance Coverage (part time employees are eligible for medical insurance if they work 15 + hours, per week)
Group Term Life Insurance
Long & Short-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
- Dependent Care Assistance Program
- Health Care Flexible Spending Account
Paid Leave (Annual, Personal, & Sick)
13 Paid Holidays
Retirement Benefits
- Defined Benefit Pension Plan
  - Employer Contribution Rate-11.71%
- Supplemental Pension Plan
  - Employee Contribution Rate (Pre-Tax)-3.48%
- 457(b)
- 403(b)
Employee Discounts
Employee Assistance Program
Voluntary Benefits
- Critical Illness
- Whole Life Insurance
- Accident Insurance
- Legal Services

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01

I acknowledge and understand the responses to the supplemental questions must reflect the information provided under the "Work Experience" section of the application. My responses will be used to determine whether or not I possess the minimum qualifications required for this position.

02

What is your highest level of completed education?

Doctorate
Master's
Bachelor's
Associate's
High School Diploma or G.E.D.

03

Which best describes your major or program of study?

Psychology
Social Work
Counseling

04

Which of the following licenses/certifications do you possess? (If selected for an interview you will be required to present evidence of such license.)

LCPC: Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
LGPC: Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor
LCADC: Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor
LGADC: Licensed Graduate Alcohol and Drug Counselor
LCSW-C: Licensed Certified Social Worker-Clinical
LCSW: Licensed Certified Social Worker
LMSW: Licensed Masters Social Worker
LCP: Licensed Clinical Psychologist
None

05

List the state and date of where you obtained your license.
06

Have you achieved a passing score on the National Counselors Examination of the National Board for Certified Counselors and the State Law Test; and licensed as a Graduate Professional Counselor by the Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists? In accordance with Health Occupations Title 17 and Code of Maryland Regulations 10.58.01.09, (Maryland Department of Health General Licensure Information). (If selected for an interview you will be required to present evidence of such license.)

07

Do you possess professional-level clinical psychological services experience in any of the following areas? (Check all that apply)

Clinical crisis intervention
Trauma counseling
Completing debriefings
Conducting educational, psychological, and behavioral interventions for the management of stress reactions
None of the above

08

If you selected any of the options in the previous question, describe in detail your experience to include dates and places of employment associated with your experience. All experience must be shown in the Work Experience" section of your application. A response of "See Resume" will not be accepted or reviewed. Write "N/A" if you do not have experience.
09

How many years of experience do you possess in clinical crisis intervention and/or trauma counseling, completing debriefings, and conducting educational, psychological, and behavioral interventions for the management of stress reactions?

Seven or more
Four to Six years
Two to Three
One year
None

10

If you selected any of the options in the previous question, describe in detail your experience to include dates and places of employment associated with your experience. All experience must be shown in the Work Experience" section of your application. A response of "See Resume" will not be accepted or reviewed. Write "N/A" if you do not have experience.
11

Do you possess knowledge and/or experience in any of the following areas? (Check all that apply)

Experience conducting psychological evaluations and/or working within a law enforcement culture
Knowledge of the principles of assessment and treatment of acute and traumatic stress reactions and disorders
Experience conducting debriefings
Experience conducting and developing in-service training
Experience managing a crisis intervention scene independently
Experience conducting risk assessments (suicide, homicidal, etc.)
None of the above

12

If you selected any of the options in the previous question, describe in detail your experience to include dates and places of employment associated with your experience. All experience must be shown in the Work Experience" section of your application. A response of "See Resume" will not be accepted or reviewed. Write "N/A" if you do not have experience.
13

Do you possess training, certification, and/or experience in any of the following areas? (Check all that apply)

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) training
PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder) disorder training
Substance Abuse training and/or certification
None of the above

14

Are you able to work on a rotating, on-call schedule twenty-four (24) hours a day/seven days a week?

15

Are you willing to work in various locations within Prince George's County?

16

I acknowledge and understand the responses to the supplemental questions must reflect the information provided under the "Work Experience" section of the application. My responses will be used to determine whether or not I possess the minimum qualifications required for this position.

Required Question