Statement_of_Work_Psych_Exam_2019.pdf

Statement of Work for USFWS Division of Refuge Law Enforcement Psychological Exam

A psychological evaluation is required for all law enforcement appointees. The examination includes a paper and pencil test that is reviewed and a personal interview with a psychologist. A professional assessment will be submitted as an individual report for each candidate.

1. Administer the following written or computer psychological evaluations for no more than 50 candidates:

• Inwald Personality Inventory 2 (IPI2)

• Hilson Life Adjustment Profile (HLAP)

• Hilson Management Inventory (HMI)

• Hilson Background Investigation Inventory (HBIR)

2. The pencil and paper test will be express mailed to the Testing Point of Contact (POC) at the testing location. The POC will administer the test to the candidates and then return the completed test by express mail to the psychologist for review.

3. Conduct a personal phone interview of each candidate, not to exceed 50 candidates.

4. The psychologist will analyze the results of the test and interview to document and draft a report on the candidate’s suitability for a law enforcement position. The report needs to be submitted no later than June 7, 2019, and/or other dates as mutually agreed to.

5. Payment will only be made for actual number of tests administered.

Required Qualifications

1. Licensed psychologist.

2. Experience and knowledge of the duties and issues for law enforcement officers.

3. Minimum of 5 years’ experience of analyzing psychological examinations for law enforcement officers.

4. The testing period would begin April 30, 2019, with written exams to be completed by each candidate by May 11, 2019. The finalized report for each candidate (with phone interviews completed) must be done and submitted to USFWS no later than June 7, 2019 and/or other dates as mutually agreed to.

Desired Qualifications

1. Experience and knowledge in natural resources with focus in law enforcement.

2. Experience in analyzing psychological exams for candidates being placed in single-officer, independent law enforcement officer positions.