Psychologist — Police Officer Psychological Assessments

Job overview

The Psychologist role is onsite at the Durham VA Medical Center in Durham, NC, on an as-needed schedule for pre-employment and annual assessments. Compensation is not specified. The role supports the Department of Veterans Affairs Police Service. The psychologist conducts objective, timely evaluations of applicants and sworn officers to assess fitness for duty and firearm suitability under VA and OPM requirements. Clear, defensible determinations support federal personnel decisions while protecting confidentiality and complying with privacy and security standards.

What you'll do

• Conduct pre-employment psychological evaluations and annual assessments for VA Police officers
• evaluate emotional stability, impulse control, judgment, and stress management
• identify conditions that may pose risks to officers, coworkers, or the public
• determine and document firearm and duty fitness
• complete assessments within three consecutive days of assignment
• submit results to Employee Health within two business days
• comply with VA privacy, security, and OPM examination requirements
• avoid retaining records beyond required reporting.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

psychologist

police officer assessments

onsite

durham nc

agile business concepts

va police service

fitness for duty

firearm suitability

pre-employment evaluations

annual assessments

phd or psyd

unrestricted psychology license

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

As-needed schedule; doctoral degree in Psychology and current unrestricted U.S. psychology license required; law enforcement or public safety assessment experience required.

About the employer

Agile Business Concepts, LLC is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Mental Health Practitioners (except Physicians). Sector: 62.