Salary: $31.99 - $46.00 HourlyLocation : Police Dept - 7240 E Main Street, ReynoldsburgJob Type: Full-TimeJob Number: 2025-00087Department: PoliceDivision: Civilian - Chapter 160 PoliceOpening Date: 12/16/2025Closing Date: ContinuousFLSA: Non-ExemptBargaining Unit: N/A DescriptionGeneral Description:Under the direction of the Deputy Chief of Police, this position will work within the police department partnering with officers in the community providing guidance to needed social services. Examples of DutiesEssential Functions of Work Helps facilitate process for officers to refer community members through initial contact to resolution, which may require short term case management as necessary to assure appropriate connection with providersFollow-ups on referrals assigned by supervisor regarding matters concerning but not limited to, mental health, homelessness, dependency and addiction, victim's services, family services and elderly needs to bridge available providers of social servicesAbility to engage individuals and verbally de-escalate in sometimes stressful or dynamic circumstances; provide support or guidance to concerned family membersWorks closely with Patrol Officers, CIT (Crisis Intervention Team), CRO (Community Resource Officers) officers and local Fire Department Community Paramedics to monitor needs in community.Facilitates follow-up to provider system when individual is not currently connected to services; pro-actively engages referred individuals in their home environments as needed to ensure connection with servicesDevelops and maintains positive working relationships with community behavioral health and other healthcare providers and other community systemsNetworks with community agencies and providersPartners with officers to engage in street outreach to the chronically homeless, with the goal of moving them into temporary, short- or long-term housing. Provides temporary mental health case management for those whose continual mental health crises have resulted in frequent calls to RPDWorks with individuals to reduce subsequent crisesAssist individuals in accessing outpatient mental health treatment, housing, primary health care, substance abuse treatment, and social security benefits for the consumers assigned to themClinician to attend roll call during shift and complete ride-alongs as directed.Assists officers with Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) related calls in response to traumatic events, sometimes on an on-call basis.Remains informed of current developments and procedures pertinent to duties; participates in staff development activities and services, reviews procedures; attends staff meetingsMaintains required licenses and/or certificatesMeets all job safety requirements and all applicable OSHA safety standards that pertain to essential functionsDemonstrates regular and predictable attendance Maintains documentationPerforms other related duties as assigned Typical QualificationsMinimum QualificationsMust possess either:- Bachelor's degree with a license in social work (LSW) alongside a minimum of 5 years of experience in case management and social service delivery with behavioral health population, in crisis, at-risk populations, families, or those experiencing dependency or homelessness, OR- Master's degree with a License in Social Work or License Professional Counselor (LSW, LISW, LPC or LPCC) alongside a minimum of 2 years of experience in case management and social service delivery with behavioral health population, in crisis, at-risk populations, families, or those experiencing dependency or homelessnessExperience working with public safety is preferredMust possess a valid driver's license and proof of insurance, or ability to obtain valid driver's license prior to employmentContinued participation in professional development via attendance at conferences, workshops and training sessions to maintain required CEUs for any licensureWill consider other combinations of licensure and years of experience if candidate demonstrates competency and unique experienceMust be willing to work on-call in order to assist officers with Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) related scenarios in response to traumatic events only as needed. Supplemental InformationKnowledge of: (*Indicates developed after employment)Division policies and procedures in Crisis Intervention, De-escalation and Trauma Informed Care*Skill with Microsoft based products that include Word, Excel, PowerPoint and other types of softwareData input and data extraction; proficiency with typingExcellent organizational and interpersonal skillsSkill in:Basic needs assessment and formulating recommendations and presenting recommendations in a variety of ways while remaining culturally competentDetermine when an individual is in mental health crisis. Use of modern office equipment; (e.g., fax, copier, calculator, cell phone); proficiency with personal computer/word processing and software (e.g., Corel, WordPerfect, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Windows 98, Access, and Internet)Ability to:Resolve conflicts both internally and externally while understanding chain of command and roles within a police department.* Relationship Building and effective communication with individuals with various roles Be flexible in evolving program and field. Work independently and solve problems involving many variables; analyze facts and make sound judgments; while understanding when to seek out supervision and clarification when necessary; read and understand a wide range of technical literature.*Complete assignments in timely fashion; coordinate tasks with officers and accept responsibility for outcomePrepare and deliver presentations before the department, specialized audiences and general publicPass an extensive background checkMeet flexible work hour requirementsWorking Conditions:Light Work: lift, push, pull 20 pounds occasionally; 10 pounds frequentlyAbility to perform follow-up response in the communityAbility to maintain awareness of personal safety and take appropriate personal protective measures when entering unknown situations and potentially offensive conditionsWorks in proximity to the use of firearmsClass Titles of Positions Directly Supervised:N/AReynoldsburg Division of Police - Civil Service CommissionCauses for RemovalHonesty/FalsificationApplicants will be removed for the following:At any stage of the selection process, the applicant fails to disclose or acknowledge any disqualifying behavior or activity on the part of the applicant relative to, and governed by, any of the Background Removal Standards.At any stage of the selection process, the applicant knowingly provides false, incorrect or inconsistent information.At any stage of the selection process, the applicant fails or refuses to answer or respond to oral or written questions and requests.Applicants may be removed for the following:Failure to completely answer or respond to any questions contained in the PHQ.Any occurrences, incidents, events, conduct or behaviors that would be unacceptable or undesirable for a Police Officer Candidate.A finding of Deception Indicated during the CVSA. A Computerized Voice Stress Analyzer (CVSA) will be administered by a trained and certified examiner. The results will not be used as a single determining factor of employment status.Family HistoryApplicants will be removed for the following:A conviction of any crime of Domestic Violence involving use of force or threatened physical harm.Verified or admitted sexual, physical or emotional abuse of one's spouse, ex-spouse, child, stepchild, and parent or other relative or person with whom one lives, had a relationship, or has had a relationship.Failure to provide for family/dependents as ordered by the Courts including child support or spousal support, or for which a legal obligation of care exists. Any violation of a CPO (civil protection order) or TPO (temporary protection order) for spousal abuse and/or abuse of children/dependents.Employment HistoryApplicants will be removed for the following:Two or more involuntary terminations and/or discharges from employment as an adult. They shall not include terminations resulting from a business ceasing operations, or resulting from being laid off from a position of employment.Discharge or resignation in lieu of demotion or termination from any criminal justice related employment. A poor employment history will result in disqualification of the applicant. This includes a record of insubordination, absenteeism or tardiness, dishonesty, incompetence or consumption of drugs and/or alcohol in violation of company policy while employed. As a general rule, any conduct on the job that would result in discipline if the applicant were a member of the Reynoldsburg Division of Police shall be grounds for disqualification. Applicant may be removed for the following:Ineligibility for re-hire with any criminal justice agency will be considered for removal from the selection process. Military HistoryApplicants will be removed for the following:Dishonorable discharge from military service.Conviction of any article of the Uniform Code of Military justice that would be equivalent to a felony under the Ohio Revised Code.Applicants may be removed for the following:An other than honorable discharge from the military will be evaluated to determine whether the applicant should be removed from the selection process.Any documented instance of being AWOL (Absent without Leave).Any documented disciplinary history.Traffic HistoryApplicants will be removed for the following:No valid driver's licenseCurrently insured with an SR22OVI conviction w/in five years of application or pled to a lesser charge (reckless operation)More than one (1) OVI conviction as an adult.More than two (2) OVI convictions if one conviction was as a juvenile.Hit and run crash convictionVehicular homicide or assault convictionEluding or attempting to elude police convictionMore than two moving violations in the past three years (includes preventable or at-fault accidents).One(1) revocation or suspension of a driver's license as an adult, in effect, due to point's violations or by the courts, in the last five years unless applicant can show that the suspension was the result of an error by the BMV, a random selection or an administrative overlap.Criminal ActivityApplicants will be removed for the following:Any admission or conviction of an offense, as an adult, defined as a felony by the federal, state or local law of the jurisdiction where the offense occurred. An admission of a felony offense would be disqualifying unless otherwise addressed by these standards.Any admission or conviction of an offense, as a juvenile of one (1) violent felony as defined by the federal, state or local law of the jurisdiction where the offense occurred.Any conviction of a M-1 or M-2 misdemeanor as defined by the federal, state or local law in the jurisdiction where the offense occurred, as an adult in the last five (5) years or more than one M-1 or M-2 as an adult. One Conviction of Underage possession, purchase or consumption of beer and/or intoxicating liquor will not be a cause for removal under this section. Updated 01-21Any conviction of a M-3 or M-4 misdemeanor as defined by the federal, state or local law in the jurisdiction where the offense occurred, as an adult in the last two (2) years or more than two M-3 or M-4 as an adult.Any conviction of more than one (1) M-1 or M-2 misdemeanor as a juvenile, as defined by the federal, state or local law in the jurisdiction where the offense occurred. (Does not include traffic)Any pattern of theft offenses within the last five (5) years.Any theft offense within the last five (5) years, which singularly is equal to a felony.Any fraudulent insurance claims or fraudulent applications for welfare, workers compensation, unemployment compensation or other public assistance programs.Illegally received public assistance (i.e. welfare, worker's compensation, unemployment compensation).Any pattern of theft offenses from an employer or during the course of employment as an adult.Any admission or conviction of any criminal sexual offense.Any admission or conviction of immoral conduct and/or corrupting minors.Convictions of a crime involving moral turpitude or an offense of violence.Controlled Substances/Substance AbuseFor the purpose of this standard the "use" of drugs includes, but is not limited to, when an applicant smokes, puffs, ingests, tastes, injects, in hales, or otherwise tried any illegal drug or any drug illegally, including but not limited to marijuana, cocaine, anabolic steroids, prescription medications or chemical inhalants.Applicants will be removed for the following:Any illegal or unlawful possession, use or purchase of controlled substances (except marijuana) within five (5) years before application or admitted use during any portion of the selection process.Any possession, use, or purchase of marijuana within two (2) years before application except as expressly permitted pursuant to a medical recommendation under Ohio law or prescription as lawfully written by a medical professional pursuant to state law.Any possession, use or purchase of marijuana during any portion of the selection process.Any pattern of use of controlled substances, including marijuana, within the past seven (7) years. Any pattern of illegal sale of controlled substances, including marijuana or prescription drugs.Any pattern of abuse of alcohol, chemical agents/solvent-based substances, or prescriptive drugs with in the past seven (7) years.Gambling HistoryThe term "gambling offense" shall include any activity defined as gambling by a federal, state, local statute or ordinance in the jurisdiction where the activity occurred. Applicants will be removed from the eligibility list for any of the following reasons:Conviction of a gambling offense, within the last five (5) years.Admission to gambling that has resulted in an unstable financial or credit history within the last seven (7) years.Conviction of or admission to engaging in the promotion of illegal gambling activity wherein the applicant gains a financial benefit.Other Causes for RemovalApplicants will be removed for the following:Failure to appear for any of the phases of the selection process:Physical Fitness TestApplication Review/HB 56Structured InterviewScheduled Home InterviewCVSA ExamCommand Staff InterviewPsychological ExaminationMedical/stress ExaminationFailure to successfully complete the following phases of the selection process:Physical Fitness TestBCI/FBI CheckPsychological Examination Medical/stress ExaminationApplicant is unable to be located by the information he/she provided during any stage in the selection process.Any documented history of racial, ethnic or social intolerance.Applicant indicates orally or in writing that he/she wants to waive their place on the eligibility list.We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, health saving accounts, educational assistance, life insurance, short and long-term disability, 13 holidays, 1 personal day, vacation, and sick leave.01 Do you have experience working with public safety? Yes No 02 Do you possess a valid current driver's license and proof of insurance or able to obtain a valid driver's license prior to employment? Yes No 03 Are you willing to participate in continued professional development via attendance at conferences, workshops, and training sessions to maintain required CEUs for any licensure? Yes No 04 Are you willing to work on-call in order to assist officers with Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) related scenarios in response to traumatic events, only as needed? Yes No 05 Do you have either a Bachelor's degree with a License in Social Work (LSW) alongside a minimum of 5 years of experience in case management and social service delivery with behavioral health population, in crisis, at-risk populations, families or those experiencing dependency or homelessness OR a Master's degree with a License in Social Work or License Professional Counselor (LSW, LISW, LPC or LPCC) alongside a minimum of 2 years of experience in case management and social service delivery with behavioral health population, in crisis, at-risk populations, families or those experiencing dependency or homelessness? No, I do not have either degree listed above. Yes, I do have at least one of the degrees and experience listed above. Required Question
Job Title
Public Safety Social Worker/Victim Advocate