APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY -
$46,019.52 to
$68,361.12
PAY GRADE: 35
For more information on benefit and retirement programs, please see the sections below.
In order to receive consideration, applicants must indicate their availability for any work type, travel, and location requirements listed.
JOB INFORMATION
Work Type: Permanent, full time vacancies as they may occur
in this geographical location.
Applications accepted
until recruitment needs are satisfied
** Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Lists of eligible candidates will be established and hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.
The Position
Polygraph Examiners conduct polygraph examinations of parolees, probationers, and lifetime supervision offenders in criminal cases and/or applicants for employment, as requested by State and local law enforcement agencies and other agencies within the State.
Under general direction, Polygraph Examiners conduct polygraph examinations of parolees, probationers, and lifetime supervision offenders in criminal cases and/or applicants for employment, as requested by State and local law enforcement agencies and other agencies within the State. They review case information and/or meet with investigative personnel to identify issues to be covered in the examination process; explain examination procedures to examinee, including information concerning legal rights, consent forms and policies; ask general questions of examinee regarding physiological conditions, medications and other health factors to determine fitness for examination and/or impact on examination results. Incumbents conduct preliminary interview and record information; conduct pre-employment polygraph examinations; conduct polygraph examinations designed to disclose information regarding current offenses, sexual history, or conditions of the examinee's parole, probation and/or lifetime supervision; conduct polygraph examination to determine truth or deception using polygraph instruments; advise examinee of results; write report of findings to finalize examination results and distribute to requesting entity; calibrate polygraph instruments to ensure accurate test results; provide expert testimony in court and at hearings concerning the validity of information provided by suspects, witnesses and others involved in criminal proceedings.
*The Polygraph Examiner certification may be conducted out of state, and could last up to 11 weeks.*
This recruitment is subject to close without notice when a sufficient number of qualified applicants have been received. It is highly recommended that all interested applicants apply immediately before this recruitment closes. IF YOU HAVE ALREADY SUBMITTED AN APPLICAION, YOU DO NOT NEED TO RE-APPLY.
In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications)
Associate's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in criminal justice, psychology, sociology, social work, public or business administration or related field, and two years of professional experience in a law enforcement, social or behavioral services environment. The experience must have included conducting pre-employment screening and/or offender interviews to elicit responses pertaining to background history, writing comprehensive reports, managing a caseload and providing courtroom testimony; OR graduation from high school and three years of professional experience as described above; OR current licensure as a Polygraph Examiner; OR a combination of education and experience.
Special Notes
Candidates must qualify for, and successfully complete, the polygraph examiner licensure within six months of appointment.
Special Requirements
Candidates must successfully complete a background investigation to include fingerprinting and criminal history check prior to consideration for appointment.
This position may require statewide travel at 25% or below.
Requires a valid driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility at the time of appointment and for continuing employment.
The Examination
Application Evaluation Exam
The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process.
The following additional questions are part of this Recruitment
1) Please describe your experience with conducting pre-employment and/or offender interviews pertaining to background history, including when and where you gained this experience.
2) Please describe your experience with writing comprehensive reports, including when and where you gained this experience.
3) Please describe your experience in managing caseloads and providing courtroom testimony, including when and where you gained this experience.
4) The Polygraph Examiner certification may be conducted out of state, and could last up to 11 weeks. Can you meet this criteria?
