JOCELYN E. ROLAND, PH.D., ABPP
BOARD CERTIFIED IN POLICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY PSYCHOLOGY
Psychologist PSY#13998
2937 Veneman Avenue, Suite B-125
Modesto, CA 95356
Telephone: (209) 521-8400
Fax: (888)727-7573
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.jocelynrolandphd.com
INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR SERVICES AGREEMENT
AGREEMENT made this 1st day of July 2025 by and between JOCELYN E. ROLAND, Ph.D., ABPP, PSYCHOLOGIST, hereinafter referred to as the "CONTRACTOR" and the CITY OF RIPON hereinafter referred to as the "AGENCY".
NOW THEREFORE, the Agency hereby engages the services of the Contractor, and in consideration of the mutual promises and covenants herein contained, the parties agree as follows:
TERM
This agreement shall be for the period of one (1) year, commencing on July 1, 2025, and ending on June 30, 2026, or upon sooner termination as herein provided.
Either party may terminate this agreement by giving thirty (30) days written notice to the other party.
SERVICES
1. Contractor agrees to provide counseling/therapy to all sworn peace officers, community service officers, and dispatchers of the Agency, at no cost to the covered employee. Free counseling services will be provided to dependents (spouse or significant other and minor children 18 and under) for a maximum of three (3) sessions, following which they may be referred to another suitable provider. If the maximum is reached, any additional cost shall be assumed by the employee. This agreement does not cover employees who, for any reason, are not currently or actively working their regularly assigned duties, nor does it cover Reserves. It does not cover mental health services outside of the expertise of the Contractor (i.e., medication prescription, inpatient substance abuse treatment, etc.) In the performance of this Agreement any third persons employed by Contractor shall be entirely and exclusively under the direction, supervision, and control of Contractor. All terms of employment including hours, wages, working conditions, discipline, hiring, and discharging or any other term of employment or requirements of law shall be determined by Contractor.
Contractor is available for Critical Incident Stress Debriefings upon the request of the Watch Commander or higher ranking official.
Contractor shall provide consultation to the Detective Division as requested. Contractor is available to provide training day presentations, schedule permitting.
Contractor is available for SWAT call-outs as psychology field consultant for consultation and advice regarding hostage/barricade events.
2. Pre-Employment Psychological Screenings: Contractor shall provide Pre-employment psychological evaluations of police officer, community service officer, dispatcher and IT applicants for the agency.
The screening for all applicants will meet any requirements developed by the California Commission of Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) and the Consultant will continue to meet the standards of Government Code section 1031(f).
FEE
For Item 1 under Services, Agency will pay Contractor $6,000.00 (six thousand dollars) for the term of this Agreement. Agency will reimburse Contractor within 30 days from the billing date.
For Item 2 under Services, Agency will pay Contractor $500 for each pre-employment psychological screening evaluation. A billing statement for each pre-employment psychological screening will accompany each written report.
Any screening appointments that are not canceled within two (2) business days of the scheduled appointment and “no-shows” for appointments will be billed at the regular rate. This includes “hold” appointments that are not released within two (2) business days of the scheduled appointment.
There is a fee if an applicant is pulled from the screening process prior to the interview but after they have completed the testing. The fee of $150 is to cover the cost of the testing.
INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
Contractor will, at her own expense, obtain and maintain general liability insurance, including professional malpractice, with combined single limits of $1,000,000, which will be in effect at all times during the life of this Agreement. All Contractor’s policies shall contain an endorsement that written notice shall be given to Agency at least thirty (30) days prior to termination, cancellation, or reduction of coverage in the policy or policies.
Contractor shall promptly, upon execution of this Agreement and prior to commencement of providing services to Agency under this Agreement, deliver to Agency a Certificate of Insurance of the aforementioned coverages.
The foregoing requirements as to the types and limits of insurance coverage to be maintained by Contractor and approved by Agency on behalf of the City of Ripon are not intended to and shall not in any manner limit or qualify the liabilities and obligations otherwise assumed by the parties pursuant to this Agreement.
INDEMNIFICATION
Contractor shall defend, indemnify, and hold the City of Ripon, its council members, officers, agents, and employees harmless from all claims, demands, suits, loss, damages, injury and liability, direct or indirect (including any and all costs and expenses in connection therewith), incurred by reason of any negligent acts, errors or omissions of Contractor, her agents or employees, or any of them, under or in connection with this Agreement. Agency shall be solely liable for negligent or wrongful acts or omissions of its representatives and employees occurring in the performance of this Agreement. If either party becomes liable for damages caused by such party's solely negligent or wrongful acts or omissions, the negligent party shall pay such damages without contribution from the other party.
NO EMPLOYER-EMPLOYEE RELATIONSHIP
No relationship of employer or employee is created by this agreement. It is understood that Contractor will act hereunder as an independent contractor and shall have no claim under this Agreement or otherwise against the Agency or the City of Ripon for vacation with pay, sick leave, retirement, medical, dental, social security, workers' compensation, disability, unemployment insurance benefits, or employee benefits of any kind. The parties agree that Contractor will not be treated as an employee for federal or state tax purposes.
ATTORNEY'S FEES
If any action at law or inequity is brought to enforce or interpret the provisions of this Agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled to reasonable attorney's fees in addition to any other relief to which he/she may be entitled.
GOVERNING LAW
The validity of this Agreement and of any of its terms or provisions, as well as the rights and duties of the parties hereunder, shall be governed by the laws of the State of California.
NO REPORTS OR EVALUATIONS
CONTRACTOR agrees that she will not conduct independent evaluations or prepare forensic psychological reports for the sole purpose of advocating a disability retirement or workers' compensation claim to clients covered by this Agreement. CONTRACTOR is free to provide assistance to counseling/therapy clients covered by this Agreement who might incidentally assert a workers' compensation claim or disability retirement, as requested or required through forms submitted to CONTRACTOR by clients, when appropriate, and to provide a copy of treatment records or subpoenaed testimony upon the consent of clients or as required by law.
Executed at Ripon, California on the day and year first written above.
Daniel de Graaf, Mayor Jocelyn E. Roland Ph.D., ABPP
CA license# 13998
Date Date
Tom Terpstra, City Attorney
Date
May 29, 2025