Online Assessment
Law Enforcement, Private Security

Dr. Ballard offers online pre-employment psychological evaluations and fitness-for-duty assessments for peace officers, constables, security officers, jailers, dispatchers, and other law enforcement or security roles. 

Psychological evaluations are vital for both officer performance and public safety. That’s why multiple screening tools, a thorough clinical interview, and a comprehensive mental status exam are utilized to help departments hire officers who serve the public safely and competently.

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Who we work with:

Law Enforcement Agencies and Departments
Round Rock Police Department
​Round Rock Independent School District Police Department
Pflugerville Police Department
Granger Police Department
Childress County Sheriff's Department
Caldwell County Constable's Office
Rollingwood Police Department
Cedar Park Police Department
Williamson County Sheriff's Department
Williamson County Constable's Department
Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE)  
Texas Department of Public Safety (TDPS)
​Austin Community College Police Academy
Austin Police and Fire Department Appeals Panels
Austin Firefighter's Pension Fund

Level 3/4 Commissioned Security Officer Agencies     
We only work with security officer candidates referred through the following agencies:  
Texas Children's Hospital
Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS)
ERCOT
Shalom Austin

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For secure, convenient exam scheduling, we use a self-scheduling Client Portal. To begin, email [email protected] or call/text (512) 704-8349. 

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Declaration Forms:

Peace Officer, Jailer and Telecommunications (Dispatchers):
Licensee Psychological and Emotional Health Declaration (L-3)

Security Officer:
​Declaration of Psychological and Emotional Health  (PSP-13)
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Licensure Types:

Licensed Peace Officer, Jailer and Telecommunicators
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Level 3/4 Commissioned Security Officer

• Level III  Commissioned Security Guard (Or Armed Security Guard)
• Level IV  Personal Protection Officer (Or Bodyguard)

Thorough Assessment with Safety in Mind:

At minimum, our evaluations consist of:

• Clinical Interview
• Background Review
• Mental Status Exam
• ​Administration and Interpretation of the following:
  • Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory, Second Edition, Revised Format (MMPI-3)
  • 16PF Fifth Edition (16PF)
  • Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9)  Assesses for Depression
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder Screener (GAD-7)
  • Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT)
  • Drug Abuse Screening Test (DAST)

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Please contact our office for current fee:    512.704.8349   [email protected]

• ​Self-pay: Fee is due at scheduling and can only be paid by credit card. No Show fee applies.
• Department or Agency pays us directly: We will invoice them and collect payment after your evaluation is completed.​

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Other Evaluations

Follow-up or Special Circumstances Evaluations for determination of continued Fitness for Duty:  Fee varies depending upon depth and breadth of the assessment.

Initial Fitness for Duty Evaluations can be similar to a pre-employment evaluation or may be significantly more extensive depending on the requirements of the department. Rates for Fitness for Duty Evaluations are provided on a case-by-case basis after the specific requirements of the department or agency are provided. 

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Online Psychological Evaluation: Device and Technology Requirements: 

System requirements

• Desktop computer or laptop (tablet, cell phone and mobile devices not supported)
• Webcam and microphone (built-in or external)
• Internet connection - broadband wired or wireless (3G or 4G)
• Bandwidth - 3.0 Mbps recommended
• Web browser
  • Windows: Edge, Firefox, Chrome (latest version recommended)
  • macOS: Safari, Firefox, Chrome (latest version recommended)

If you have any questions, please contact your Assessment Administrator at [email protected].

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Pass or No Pass (Your Results): 

A psychological evaluation takes into account past, present and future psychological wellbeing. Likewise, fitness for duty is determined based on extensive life history from childhood through the moment of the evaluation. Advanced psychological tests are used to help gain valuable insight into personality, the way a candidate relates to others, and how a candidate interprets and navigates through the world. All information is used to determine fitness for high level, critical decision making, interpersonal intelligence and ability to perform in life and death circumstances.  

Results of the evaluation may be given the same day or up to a week later depending on the intricacies of the case. The most common form of results delivery is email directly to the agency or department.

​All decisions are based on the professional opinion of the examining psychologist. Decisions are final and cannot be appealed or challenged. 

Thank you,