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Current Employment Opportunities
Part-time Police Polygraph Examiner/Contractor
Prince William County Police Department is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Part-time Polygraph Examiner/Contractor to assist with its employment process. Examiners will work approximately 2-3 days per week completing approximately 2 polygraph examinations per day. Pay is $300.00 per polygraph. Send resumes to Prince William County Police Department, Personnel Bureau, 9540 Center Street, Suite 101, Manassas, VA 20110. Attention: Personnel Bureau Commander.TYPICAL TASKS: Conducts polygraph examinations on potential police department personnel; Interviews applicants to obtain background; Writes detailed polygraph reports.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Thorough knowledge of the following: psychological and physiological aspects of polygraph; value and limitations of polygraph results; polygraph techniques; chart analysis and interpretations; laws and regulations related to administration of polygraph; and interview and interrogation techniques.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Graduation from an accredited polygraph training school approved by the American Polygraph Association; and 3-5 years polygraph examination experience, preferably in law enforcement and/or pre-employment/criminal examinations. Possess a current Virginia Polygraph License issued by the Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Background Checks, which may include but are not limited to: Criminal History Check, Credit History Check, Education Verification Check, License Verification Check, and/or Fingerprinting.
Prince William County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and supports workforce diversity.
[posted 1 May 2013]
Polygraph Advisor - Mexico City, Mexico
Company OverviewDescription
Esprit de Corps is a professional services corporation that excels at producing sophisticated security solutions in
support of our nation’s interests at home and abroad. Leveraging our team of subject matter experts in rule of law,
border security and intelligence, we produce effective and efficient solutions in a complex global environment.
Founded by academics and educators, Esprit de Corps’ success is directly attributable to its reliance on the
simple belief that knowledge promotes our national interests, informs our public policy, enhances national security,
and strengthens democracy across the globe.
Under the Criminal Justice Program Support contract, the US Department of State, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (DOS-INL) is mandated to furnish assistance to countries and international organizations by strengthening foreign police and criminal justice systems with a wide array of support. In furtherance of the CJPS mission objectives, EDC is currently seeking a Polygraph Advisor to support the Department of State in Mexico City, Mexico.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Support in expanding the use of polygraph technology, building internal capacity to train polygraph examiners (Train the Trainer).
- Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for conducting polygraph examinations in the Mexican law enforcement community.
- Provide instruction in polygraph procedures and best practices to Government of Mexico (GOM) polygraph examiners.
- Assist GOM agencies in assessing their current programs.
- Provide technical advice to polygraph programs on equipment procurement and case management systems.
- Coordinate the attendance of Mexican polygraph examiners at training events and seminars.
- May function at the senior executive level and set overall mission direction.
- Liaise regularly with USG, senior host government, and international actors.
- Prompt and regular attendance.
- Other duties as assigned by senior EDC management.
- Proficiency in Polygraph Technology and Standard Operating Procedures
- Excellent analytical verbal and written communication skills.
- Negotiating, interpersonal and leadership skills.
- Visionary skills and ability to form strong partnerships with diverse culture.
- Ability to train polygraph examiners
- Ability to communicate polygraph technology and procedures in Spanish
- Ability to work independently with little or no direct supervision.
- The ability and willingness to train other individuals in their area of expertise.
- Ability to operate a standard transmission vehicle.
- Ability to pass requisite physical, medical and psychological tests appropriate to assigned mission/country.
- Ability to work independently, working with minimal supervision and exercise independent judgment on a regular basis.
- Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite of products (Word, Excel, etc.) is required.
This position will interact with both internal and external customers to include members of EDC and customer senior management and international actors.
Language Requirements
- Ability to communicate in English (Foreign Service Institute standard for Level 4 reading comprehension, writing and speaking).
- Fluent or Native Spanish communication ability (FSI 3/3 proficiency or equivalent rating).
Candidate must be a US citizen with a valid US passport and valid US Driver’s License.
Physical DemandsThe physical demands described here, typical to that of an office environment, are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to see, talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to sit and use hands along with fingers, to handle or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee may frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
Work EnvironmentThe work environment, typical to an office environment, characteristics described here are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Infrequent travel in support of business activities may be required.
Educational / Work Experience
- Graduate of a Polygraph program at a school accredited by the American Polygraph Association.
- At least five (5) years as a polygraph examiner in the US, with a demonstrated track record of accomplishment.
- At least three (3) years law enforcement experience as a polygraph examiner at an APA accredited school, with a demonstrated track record
- of accomplishment.
- Experience as a polygraph examiner with a law enforcement entity is preferred but not required.
- Two (2) years’ experience as polygraph trainer at an APA accredited school is preferred but not required.
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This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position and is not an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with it.
EDC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other criteria the consideration of which is made impermissible by applicable law. [posted 22 April 2013]
San Diego Police Department
The City of San Diego Police Department is soliciting applications for the position of Interview and Interrogation Specialist II and III (Polygraph Examiner).
REQUIREMENTS:
Education: Successful completion of an American Polygraph Association accredited polygraph training course.
Experience: Two years of full-time experience administering polygraph examinations. Applicants must provide a complete copy of three completed polygraph examinations, one truthful, one deceptive, and one Inconclusive.
One year of law enforcement investigative experience which included interviewing and interrogating suspects may be substituted for a MAXIMUM of one year of the required experience.
HIGHLY DESIRABLE APPLICANTS WILL HAVE:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
Computer experience.
Experience with the Lafayette LX 4000 or LX 5000 instruments.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
Proof of APA accredited polygraph training course completion.
Copies of three polygraph examinations one truthful, one deceptive, and one Inconclusive.
Required documents should be attached electronically to your application or faxed to 619-533-3337
For further information contact: Dharam Samra at 619-531-2588 or Tom Kinney at 619-531-2593
To apply see the attached link: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/sandiego/default.cfm
[posted 19 April 2013]
Polygraph Examiner - Mexico City
FedSys is currently seeking a Polygraph Examiner for the Criminal Justice Program Support contract with the Department of State in Mexico City, Mexico. Position is for a one-year contract and is pending contract award.
If interested, please apply online at www.fedsys.com.
Company Overview
FEDSYS is a professional services company focused on providing reliable, cost-effective solutions to clients within both the public and private sectors. FedSys areas of experience and expertise include information technology, language services, intelligence, security, program management, customs and border management, and staffing. Services include requirements analysis, engineering, facility and systems design, systems integration and installation, customization, programming, maintenance, support, translation and interpretation, and training.
Description
Under the Criminal Justice Program Support contract, the US Department of State, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (DOS-INL) is mandated to furnish assistance to countries and international organizations by strengthening foreign police and criminal justice systems with a wide array of support. In furtherance of the CJPS mission objectives, FedSys is currently seeking a Polygraph Advisor to support the Department of State in Mexico City, Mexico.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Support in expanding the use of polygraph technology, building internal capacity to train polygraph examiners (Train the Trainer).
- Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for conducting polygraph examinations in the Mexican law enforcement community.
- Provide instruction in polygraph procedures and best practices to Government of Mexico (GOM) polygraph examiners.
- Assist GOM agencies in assessing their current programs.
- Provide technical advice to polygraph programs on equipment procurement and case management systems.
- Coordinate the attendance of Mexican polygraph examiners at training events and seminars.
- May function at the senior executive level and set overall mission direction.
- Liaise regularly with USG, senior host government, and international actors.
- Prompt and regular attendance.
- Other duties as assigned by senior FedSys management.
Knowledge, Skills and Ability
- Proficiency in Polygraph Technology and Standard Operating Procedures
- Excellent analytical verbal and written communication skills.
- Negotiating, interpersonal and leadership skills.
- Visionary skills and ability to form strong partnerships with diverse culture.
- Ability to train polygraph examiners
- Ability to communicate polygraph technology and procedures in Spanish
- Ability to work independently with little or no direct supervision.
- The ability and willingness to train other individuals in their area of expertise.
- Ability to operate a standard transmission vehicle.
- Ability to pass requisite physical, medical and psychological tests appropriate to assigned mission/country.
- Ability to work independently, working with minimal supervision and exercise independent judgment on a regular basis.
- Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite of products (Word, Excel, etc.) is required.
Educational / Work Experience
- Graduate of a Polygraph program at a school accredited by the American Polygraph Association.
- At least five (5) years as a polygraph examiner in the US, with a demonstrated track record of accomplishment.
- At least three (3) years law enforcement experience as a polygraph examiner at an APA accredited school, with a demonstrated track record of accomplishment.
- Experience as a polygraph examiner with a law enforcement entity is preferred but not required.
- Two (2) years’ experience as polygraph trainer at an APA accredited school is preferred but not required.
Language Requirements
- Ability to communicate in English (Foreign Service Institute standard for Level 4 reading comprehension, writing and speaking).
- Fluent or Native Spanish communication ability (FSI 3/3 proficiency or equivalent rating).
Security Requirements
Candidates must be able to successfully pass a background and a nine-panel drug screening as a condition of employment. In addition, the candidate must also possess and maintain a Secret clearance level or higher as a condition of employment. Candidate must be a US citizen with a valid US passport and valid US Driver’s License.
FedSys, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other criteria the consideration of which is made impermissible by applicable law.
[posted 16 April 2013]
Polygraph Advisors (2) – Mexico City
PAE seeks Polygraph Advisors to serve under the Merida initiative, in support of Department of State (DoS) and other agencies in the professionalization of the Mexican Penitentiary System at the federal, state and municipal/local levels and assist the Government of Mexico (GOM) in significantly reducing the levels of violence in the local, state and federal correctional facilities. The position will be based in Mexico City.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develop and provide a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for conducting polygraph examinations in the Mexican Law enforcement community.
- Instruction in polygraph procedures and best practices to Government of Mexico (GOM) polygraph examiners.
- Assist GOM agencies in assessing their current programs.
- Provide technical advice to polygraph programs on equipment procurement and case management systems.
- Coordinate the attendance of Mexican polygraph examiners at training events and seminars.
Qualification of Polygraph Examiners:
- US Citizen
- Ability to possess/maintain Secret Security Clearance
- Fluent or native Spanish speaker (FSI 3/3 proficiency or equivalent rating)
- Graduated from a Polygraph program at a school accredited by the American Polygraph Association (APA).
- At least five (5) years as a polygraph examiner in the United States, with a demonstrated track record of accomplishment, preferably with a law enforcement entity.
- At least three (3) years law enforcement experience as a polygraph examiner at an APA accredited school, with a demonstrated track record of accomplishment.
- It is preferred that the individual have at least two (2) years’ experience as polygraph trainer at an APA accredited school.
- Ability to be medically cleared to perform on contract.
Seeking Polygraph Instructors for Mexico City, Mexico
Examiners will serve under the Merida initiative, in support of Department of State and other agencies providing professionalization of the Mexican Penitentiary System at the federal, state and municipal/local levels. Specifically, examiners will in assist the customer in expanding the use of polygraph technology, building internal capacity to train polygraph examiners (Train the Trainer), and develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Polygraph advisors shall generally provide the following:
* Instruction in polygraph procedures and best practices to Government of Mexico (GOM) polygraph examiners.
* Assist GOM agencies in assessing their current programs.
* Provide technical advice to polygraph programs on equipment procurement and case management systems.
* Coordinate the attendance of Mexican polygraph examiners at training events and seminars.
Qualification of Polygraph Examiners:
* US Citizen
* Ability to possess/maintain Secret Security Clearance
* Fluent or native Spanish speaker (FSI 3/3 proficiency or equivalent rating)
* Graduated from a polygraph program at a school accredited by the American Polygraph Association.
* At least five (5) years as a polygraph examiner in the US, with a demonstrated track record of accomplishment, preferably with a law enforcement entity.
* At least three (3) years law enforcement experience as a polygraph examiner at an APA accredited school, with a demonstrated track record of accomplishment.
* It is preferred that the individual have at least two (2) years experience as polygraph trainer at an APA accredited school.
* Must be able to be medically cleared to perform on contract and pass a physical agility test.
Contact Information: Justice Services International (JSI) - a joint venture between DECO Inc., Sterling Global Operations, and Mission Essential Personnel.
Contact POC: Teri Twigg
Contact Email: Ttwigg@deco-inc.com
Position Start and End Date: Dependent Upon Award. Advisor would be deployed to Mexico City, Mexico, for a period of at least one year.
[posted 4/9/2013]
POLYGRAPH EXAMINER
The Military Intelligence Civilian Excepted Career Program (MICECP) is seeking NCCA trained examiners. Please see posting for further details.
If your agency has employment opportunities, please contact us via our contact page or contact the National Office Manager at manager@polygraph.org.
Please ensure your email includes the announcement (not to exceed 250 words), a start and end date for posting on the website and any applicable contact information. All postings for polygraph examiner employment opportunities are provided free of charge.
