Polygraph Examiner

This position serves as a police polygraph examiner assigned to the Administrative Support Bureau. Administers polygraph examinations to applicants as part of the pre-employment screening process for police, fire, rescue, and sheriff's departments. Develops and conducts pre-test interviews, documents test results and reports findings, and reviews case reports. As assigned, may assist in applicant recruitment, testing, and initial screening.

(The illustrative duties listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list. A complete list of position duties and unique physical requirements can be found in the position job description.)

• Schedules and administers pre-employment polygraph examinations;
• Conducts pretest interviews to determine factors affecting test conditions;
• Using polygraph instrument, records permanent and simultaneous record of cardiovascular, galvanic, and respiratory patterns;
• Formulates questions to be used in polygraph examinations;
• Interprets results of physiological responses noted on charts to determine truthfulness or deception;
• Conducts further inquiry into case s where deception is noted;
• Reports results of examination in writing;
• May testify as an expert witness in court regarding polygraph findings;
• May administer criminal examinations;
• May conduct polygraph examinations for internal affairs investigations;
• Requisitions supplies and recommends purchase of necessary equipment.

(The knowledge, skills and abilities listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list.)

• Knowledge of the psychological and physiological aspects of polygraph;
• Knowledge of polygraph techniques, chart analysis and interpretation;
• Knowledge of the laws and regulations related to administration of polygraphs;
• Skill in operating polygraph equipment, including computerized polygraph systems;
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with applicants and law enforcement staff;
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and security of records and information;
• Ability to maintain a high level of ethical standards;
• Ability to demonstrate a high level of integrity and be truthful at all times.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to:
High school graduation or a GED issued by a state department of education;
Plus, graduation from an accredited polygraph school approved or recognized by the American Polygraph Association;
Plus, three years of polygraph examination experience, preferably in law enforcement and pre-employment/criminal examinations.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate or bachelor's degree in forensic psychology, police science, or criminal justice
• Background investigations, recruitment, testing, and applicant processing experience
• Experience utilizing Lafayette Instrument Polygraph Equipment and related software

• Driver's license (Required)
• Polygraph Examiner (VA) Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation-DPOR) (Required)