Police Social Worker

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Cover Letter & Resume are required for this position

Open Until Filled or January 29, 2026, whichever comes first.

Special

Note:

This position is funded through the NC Governor's Crime Commission Grant for a period of two years. Although it is the intent for the position to be continued at the end of the grant period, there is no guarantee the position will be funded upon the completion of the two-year grant period.

Primary Reason Why Classification Exists

This position is to serve as a key connection point between individuals identified by law enforcement as requiring additional assistance and community services.

Distinguishing Features of the Class

The principal function of an employee in this class involves providing intensive social work services in serious and complicated cases which require the flexible use of a wide range of social work skills and intervention techniques in a law enforcement setting. Employees use considerable judgment in conducting individual assessments, selecting and providing treatment techniques or dealing with psychosocial aspects or researching catastrophic or terminal diseases.

Employees provide in-depth assessment of family dynamics, determine the extent of neglect or abuse, and provide counseling for clients with complex needs. Work requires a thorough understanding of social work assessment techniques and treatment approaches primarily of a crisis, supportive, and behavioral nature. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Chief of Police or their designee and is evaluated on compliance with procedures, accuracy, and the nature and propriety of the results.

• Provides input to Chief of Police and senior leadership of Police Department related to social work incidents and awareness.
• Responds to law enforcement calls for service as requested serving as a crisis response specialist to assist in de-escalation.
• Compiles and maintains statistical data related to law enforcement calls for service related to social work needs and highlighting gaps in service.
• Supports effective coordination of community services to individuals within the community.
• Provides short-term direct client services when warranted.
• Build rapport and effective working relationships with all police department employees.
• Manages a caseload of clients; assists clients in making medical appointments, obtaining transportation, etc.; attends appointments with clients as needed; maintains case files and updates information; completes client referrals.
• May direct volunteers or interns in the Police Department’s Community Care program.
• Performs other related duties as required.

• Thorough knowledge of social work principles, techniques, and practices, and their application to complex casework, groupwork, and community problems.
• Considerable knowledge of a wide range of medical, behavioral, and/or psychosocial problems and their treatment theory.
• Considerable knowledge of family and group dynamics and a range of intervention techniques, governmental and private organizations, and resources in the community, laws, regulations, and policies.
• Knowledge of, or ability to learn and apply, interactive theories and principles in complex and volatile situations, initiate appropriate solutions, and offer empathy to emotionally charged clients.
• Knowledge of, or ability to learn and apply, computer and electronic data processing skills, modern legal terminology, format of and standard legal instruments pertaining to victim rights, criminal justice system and court procedure, and crisis intervention and counseling techniques.
• Knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Publisher, and PowerPoint software programs and Police Department database/report management software.
• Knowledge of, or ability to learn and comprehend, law enforcement system, criminal justice system, social services.
• Knowledge of fundamentals of record keeping and methods of performing basic business mathematic calculations.
• Skill in the use of effective public speaking.
• Skill in the use of collaborative conflict resolution and problem-solving.
• Skill in prioritizing and planning.
• Skill in interpersonal relations.
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