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Posted 05/22/2024

I am reaching out on behalf of the Scottsdale Police Department to request that you please post our Police Polygraph Examiner job posting on your website.  I have attached the job bulletin for your use as well as a link below to the online posting/application.  Please let me know if you need any additional information. 

• Police Polygraph Examiner – Open until 06/21/2024 - Police Polygraph Examiner | Job Details tab | Career Pages (governmentjobs.com)

Thank you for taking the time to assist with this request.

posted 05/31/2024

King County KCSO Polygraph Examiner

Summary The King County Sheriff's Office (KCSO) is seeking a skilled Polygraph Examiner. This position will administer preemployment and criminal investigation polygraph exams. This position will report to the Human Resources background investigation team and will be an integral member of the KCSO Criminal Investigations unit.

With over 1,200 employees, the KCSO serves the law enforcement needs of over half a million people in unincorporated areas and our twelve contract cities. The KCSO also provides police departments for the Muckleshoot Tribe, Metro Transit, and the King County International Airport. We are committed to meeting the needs of King County's 2.2 million residents. The King County Sheriff's Office Guiding Principles informs how we do business, and we encourage candidates who share our values of Leadership, Integrity and Service and Teamwork to join our team. Job

Duties This specialized body of work, requiring strict adherence to the highest ethical standards. As a KCSO Polygraph Examiner you will: Administer polygraph exams using current interviewing methods. Conduct intensive pre-test interviews and polygraph exams for deputy and civilian candidates seeking employment with the KCSO. As required, interview and interrogate suspects, victims, witnesses, and other persons involved in KCSO investigations. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with KCSO personnel. Communicate effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds or who may have limited English proficiency. Write legally admissible statements on all examinations. Prepares comprehensive and confidential investigative reports, prepare expert testimony for King County District and Superior Court, working with detectives and prosecutors as needed. Score and evaluate polygraph charts for suitability and analysis. Operate, maintain, and calibrate polygraph instruments. Perform other duties as assigned.

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills To qualify for this position, candidates must be certified as a polygraph examiner from a program that meets the American Polygraph Association (APA) or American Association of Police Polygraphers (AAPP) accreditation standards. Qualified candidates will also have: Experience conducting a minimum of 150 polygraph examinations. Knowledgeable of Federal and local laws relating to pre-employment investigations. Knowledgeable of interviewing and interrogation techniques. Excellent verbal and written communication. Skilled in learning and applying new policies and procedures in accordance with changing laws and regulations. Developed interpersonal skills; culturally sensitive and equitable when engaging with all people.

Ideal candidates will have: An associate or full membership with APA or AAPP. Experience in law enforcement or other criminal justice agency. Experience conducting polygraphs for criminal investigations, using current interviewing and interrogation techniques.

Position Information: As a condition of employment, the incumbent will become an associate member of APA or AAPP within a year of hire. The Sheriff’s Office will support the incumbent to meet and maintain standards required to achieve full membership with for APA or AAPP. This position is classified as a civil service, career service, non-exempt (overtime eligible) position. It is represented by Public Safety Employees Union (PSEU) non-commission professional staff. The usual work week for this position is 40 hours per week (weekdays, approximately 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM). Hours may vary based on business need, and may include some occasional early morning, evening, and weekend hours. This position is based at the King County Courthouse in downtown Seattle with an eventual move to Renton.

Application Process: Complete an online employment application via governmentjobs.com. Applications must be current and include relevant employment history. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of a completed job application. Applications that state see my resume are considered incomplete and will not be considered. The employment history should go back ten (10) years if you have ten years of employment (or more to include all relevant experience). Before completing the application, review the complete list of KCSO Automatically Disqualifying Behaviors. Applications will be evaluated for clarity and completeness. Applicants who meet the qualifications for the position will move forward to the oral board exam.

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posted 07/05/2024

Polygraph Examiner

Pay Range

Min - 1st Quartile - Mid - Max
$31.50 - $35.07 - $38.63 - $42.19 - $45.75

Application Deadline

Open Until Filled

Department

Sheriff

About the Position

Make a lasting impact on public safety: Join our Polygraph Examiner team!

In this role, you will administer polygraph examinations to determine applicant and employee honesty and integrity in accordance with Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training (AZPOST) and Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office’s (MCSO) standards. The polygraph examinations provide an investigative tool for pre-employment and criminal investigations.

MCSO offers comprehensive training to equip you with the latest Polygraph techniques. Ensure the integrity of MCSO and contribute to a safer community. Join us today!

About the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office
Do you possess integrity, strong interpersonal skills, and do you have a desire to serve your community?  The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) invites you to become part of Arizona's leading law enforcement agency.  We are seeking passionate individuals to join our team with a variety of openings for Civilian, Detention and Sworn personnel.  We come together as a team to support and provide public safety. We are OneMCSO – become one with us!

Position Qualifications

We recognize your time is valuable, so please apply if you meet the following required qualifications:

Education

• High school diploma or GED.

Experience

• Three (3) years of experience with investigations and applied investigative interviewing or polygraph examinations. 

Other requirements

• Polygraph certification from an American Polygraph Association (APA) accredited school.
• Must possess a valid Arizona driver’s license or have the ability to obtain by the time of hire.
• Training that may be provided on-the-job: FEMA NIMS – IS100 and 700; Safety; Payroll; PREA.
• Prior to hiring, the Sheriff's Office requires that all candidates successfully pass a polygraph examination and background investigation.

Our Preferred Candidate has

• Polygraph experience in the field of law enforcement polygraph examinations.

Compensation is more than a salary with MCSO:

• Growth and stability since 1871
• Exceptional work-life balance: 4/10 schedule based on business needs
• Manageable work load: two examinations/day
• Opportunity for criminal polygraph examinations
• Training opportunities with AZ Polygraph Association, American Polygraph Association, American Association of Police Polygraphists
• Network with other case agencies
• Choice of three medical plans – starting as low as $70/month
• Holidays – 10/year + 1 personal day
• Enrollment in Arizona State Retirement System
• Paid sick and parental leaves (birth/adoption)
• 10% discount at KinderCare facilities in the Valley and upcoming MCKids Club to serve County employees and their families exclusively  
• Access to free County gyms
• Learn more at Benefits Overview 

Essential Job Tasks

(This is not an all-inclusive list of all job duties that may be required; employees will be required to perform other related duties as assigned.)

• Reviews applications, background questionnaires and case reports. 
• Conducts pre-examination interviews. 
• Compiles and prepares the question format for polygraph examinations. 
• Conducts polygraph examinations efficiently and timely. 
• Conducts post-examination interrogation if necessary. 
• Evaluates completed examination graphs and prepares reports. 
• Research case law in reference to each respective examination. 
• Operates, maintains, and calibrate the polygraph equipment. 
• Participates in continuing education and training programs to maintain skills.
• Provides courtroom testimony if required.
• Performs other duties/tasks as assigned by the supervisor. 
• Maintains good attendance to perform assigned tasks as scheduled/assigned by the supervisor.

Working Conditions

Maricopa County is an EEO/ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer. 

The following environments described are only representative of how the essential job tasks are currently performed or envisioned. As such, in order to accommodate a disability or limitation, the essential job tasks may be performed in ways other than described on these pages.
                                   

Work occurs primarily indoors working in MCSO facilities with various staff.

Work environment

• Constantly Indoors
• Rarely in dim or bright lights

Physical environment

• Sitting
• Standing
• Walking
• Speaking
• Hearing
• Seeing
• Reading
• Lifting floor to waist ten (10) pounds
• Lifting waist to shoulder ten (10) pounds
• Lifting shoulder to overhead ten (10) pounds
• Carrying a weight of ten (10) pounds for a distance of 15 feet
• Pushing/pulling a weight of ten (10) pounds for a distance of 15 feet

Social environment

• Rarely interrupted
• Under deadlines
• Frequent time pressures to complete tasks
• Frequently handling high volume of work
• Rarely handling multiple, frequently changing, or unscheduled tasks
• Accuracy
• Attention to detail
• Frequently making decisions
• Constant concentration/vigilance
• Working in a team environment
• Rarely working in isolation
• Constantly working in proximity with others
• Constantly in contact with the public
• Rarely working overtime/rotating shifts

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of

• Intermediate to advanced level - Microsoft Office Suite applications.
• Psycho-physiological aspects of polygraph examination.
• Polygraph techniques, polygraph chart analysis and interpretation, and mechanical and other technical aspects of polygraph examination.

Skill in

• Applying strong attention to detail and nuance in reviewing information.
• Using critical thinking and sound judgment.
• Analyzing and reviewing tests accurately.

Ability to

• Apply interviewing and interrogating techniques effectively.
• Direct the work of others.
• Communicate successfully in verbal and written formats.
• Maintain composure and de-escalate stressful situations.
• Handle sensitive information with tact and confidentiality.

SELECTION PROCEDURE:

The hiring authority will select the successful candidate based on departmental needs.
 
All offers of employment made to new hires and rehires at Maricopa County are contingent upon successful completion of a post-offer, pre-employment thorough background investigation.  A background investigation is conducted on a current employee who changes to a Safety Sensitive Position or one having the potential for serious adverse impact on the integrity or efficiency of the County.  These requirements do not pertain to employees of elected officials who undergo background investigation processes administered through their respective offices.

Typically, successful candidates are hired at a salary rate, up to midpoint of the range, based on applicable experience, internal equity and budgetary allowances.