| Location | Irving, TX |
| Salary | $4,862–$6,856 |
Counselor I
Salary
$58,344.00 - $82,272.00 Annually
Location
City of Irving, TX
Job Type
Professional
Job Number
2600313
Department
Police Department
Opening Date
09/15/2026
Closing Date
9/23/2026 5:00 PM Central
Job Posting
Duties include providing crisis counseling services to crime victims and requires advanced knowledge of crisis intervention, victimology and trauma-informed care. Additional duties include assisting victims and their family members with accessing community resources and programs; maintaining client files and statistical data; preparing and presenting training to interns and the community; and participating in regularly scheduled collaborative meetings with police investigators, prosecutors and social service agencies. A Master's degree, with major course work in psychology, counseling, social work, or a related field, and two years of relevant experience, preferably working with trauma victims, is required. Bilingual (English / Spanish) skills preferred. Duties involve access to Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS), therefore Candidates will be subject to a polygraph exam and criminal history check. In accordance with CJIS requirements, must not have any criminal conviction as an adult or juvenile above the grade of a Class B misdemeanor or any Class B misdemeanor within the past 10 years; other convictions may also be considered. A résumé must be submitted with application.
PAY GRADE GG19 / FULL PAY RANGE $4862 - $6856 PER MONTH
Full Job Description
The full job description for this position and all other City of Irving job classifications are available online. Click here to access the list of job titles.
Culture
The Irving Police Department is committed to the philosophy of community-based policing and providing the best possible service to the residence of Irving. We embrace the vision that Irving will be the model for safe and beautiful neighborhoods; a vibrant economy; and exceptional recreational, cultural and educational opportunities. With compassion, integrity and innovation, we strive to institute trust and promote a high quality of life for residents, visitors and businesses.
The City of Irving strives to be the most inclusive, welcoming, respectful and understanding municipal organization in North Texas. Irving is home to one of the most diverse ZIP codes in the nation, with many religions, races, nationalities and beliefs represented. The city acknowledges that its employees' diversity make them uniquely qualified to serve. This is achieved by building and nurturing an employment base that better reflects the races, cultures, faiths, gender identities, generations and philosophies of the community. The goal is to create programming and engagement opportunities, implement best and emerging practices, and foster an environment of understanding and respect. This allows for equitable access to programs and services, removal of barriers for engagement, and a culture of safety, trust and belonging.
For City of Irving full-time employees only, competitive health benefits and participation in TMRS are offered. More information can be found online at https://irvingtx.gov/index.php?section=hr-employment-benefits.
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If you are bilingual, please indicate which languages and if you have the ability to read, write and/or speak those languages. If you are not, please enter N/A.
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Trauma Counseling Experience - Please state how many years of experience you have working with victims of Trauma. If you have none, simply state N/A.
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Work Schedule - This position does require the staff member to be available for call out, as needed. Would you be available to accommodate a call-out schedule?
Required Question
Employer City of Irving
Address 825 W. Irving Blvd
Irving, Texas, 75060
Phone 972-721-2696
Website https://www.irvingtx.gov/