Pre-Hire Psychological Evaluations for First Response Departments

You know things have changed. Departments are short across the country and you’re feeling it too. It seems like you’re competing with other agencies in your area for the same candidates. Whoever can move applicants through the process quickest is most likely to meet their hiring goals. You value the information gained through the pre-hire psychological evaluation report AND you want it done in a timely manner. At the end of the day, you have to answer to the chain of command about where things stand.

You need a police and public safety psychologist.

I’m Dr. Vernon and and I help first response departments by offering pre-hire, post-conditional offer psychological evaluations. I am a licensed police and public safety psychologist (PsyD) in Virginia with assessment experience at the local, state, and federal level. I am skilled at navigating the complex backgrounds of today’s applicants, the unique needs of individual departments, and the professional standards guiding employment evaluations. I work with departments who are implementing pre-hire psychological evaluations for the first time and those who want to explore working with a new provider. Through this process, both you AND the candidate will find me to be respectful, direct and engaging. 

Pre-Hire Psychological Evaluation Process

We’ll begin by identifying timeline requirements and your department's preference for evaluation content and report format. You’ll choose a testing approach (individual or batch, virtual or in-person) that works best for your needs. Once we agree to work together, you’ll complete the new client registration and upload referral documents electronically. Using a protected, online practice management system allows us to communicate quickly and confidentially. Once the report is done, it will be immediately accessible to you through the client portal.

Your Next Step

Call (804) 404-3233 or email amber@vernonpsyd.com to schedule a FREE 15-minute consultation to learn how to contract with me to complete pre-hire psychological evaluations.