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posted 03.23.2026


Indiana State Police (ISP)

Closing Date

3/29/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Description


To serve as a civilian employee of the Indiana State Police (ISP) whose primary responsibility is to support the Forensic Services Division's (FSD) responsibilities in polygraph examinations and associated court presentation of routine and non-routine cases of varied complexity and difficulty under general supervision.

***FOR CURRENT STATE EMPLOYEES, ESTABLISHED SALARY RULES APPLY***



Job Duties


  • Conduct polygraph examinations and interpret results.
  • Acquire and maintain analytical proficiency in polygraph examinations.
  • Communicate findings of examinations to various elements in the criminal justice system including court testimony as an expert witness.
  • Maintain effective communication with the scientific and criminal justice communities and Department personnel.
  • Satisfactory completion of an ISP recognized polygraph examination training/testing program and competency testing.
  • Conduct polygraph examinations for investigative purposes.
  • Conduct polygraph examinations for pre-employment purposes of ISP and other state government agencies as required.
  • Conduct periodic administrative polygraph examinations as required.
  • Work under the direction of forensic supervisor including the review of records.
  • Maintain the polygraph equipment in good working order.
  • Communicate analytical procedures, methodology, policies, and conclusions to various elements in the criminal justice system including court testimony as an expert witness.
  • Participate in a proficiency testing program.
  • Participate in continuing education and training programs in specialized and general forensic science areas.
  • Maintain records of polygraph examinations in a secure manner and complete reports per Polygraph Procedure Manual and FSD policies.
  • Comply with Standard Operating Procedures, Rules, Regulations, and FSD policies.
  • Perform other duties as required.


Job Qualifications


  • Baccalaureate degree or five years’ experience as a polygraph examiner having graduated from a polygraph school accredited by the American Polygraph Association. 
  • Natural science, forensic science, and/or criminal justice classes are desired.
  • Must meet one of the following requirements:
    • Two years of full-time experience in a polygraph examiner position; or
    • One year of full-time experience in a polygraph examiner position and documented competency testing approved by ISP;
  • Experience working criminal investigations desired.
  • Must have successfully completed a FSD approved interview/interrogation course.
  • Successful completion of an ISP recognized polygraph examination training program and competency testing.
  • Knowledge of polygraph examination techniques.
  • Knowledge of theory and practical operation of polygraph instrumentation.
  • Ability to perform complex scientific procedures in an unbiased manner following the Polygraph Procedure Manual.
  • Ability to comprehend, demonstrate, and explain knowledge of theory and practical operation of various polygraph instruments and analytical techniques.
  • Ability to effectively operate various computer systems and software.
  • Ability to operate and maintain laboratory equipment.
  • Ability to adhere to established laboratory safety practices.
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
  • Ability to testify as an expert witness in an objective, unbiased, and professional manner.
  • Must possess a valid driver’s license.
  • Ability to travel by aircraft and other vehicles.
  • Ability to attend training at alternate locations for extended periods of time.




The successful candidate must submit to and successfully pass an initial, subsequent and periodic, security-related Departmental polygraph and psychological examinations. 

Must be able to successfully pass a background investigation.  Applicants are asked to submit a complete work history.  All applicants are required to submit copies of their high school transcript or GED certificate, any college transcripts, technical certificates, and a military DD214 (if applicable). Please attach these documents to your online application. If you are unable to attach these documents as requested, please email the documents to ISPCivilianJobs@isp.in.gov and indicate your name and the position for which you have applied when forwarding all attachments.

**THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL BE REQUIRED TO SIGN A THREE (3) YEAR EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT**

***AN EMPLOYMENT TOXICOLOGY SCREENING WILL BE REQUIRED***