Polygraph Examiner

San Bernardino County•San Bernardino, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department is recruiting for Full-Time Polygraph Examiners to administer polygraph examinations for the Specialized Investigations Division. Responsibilities include administering criminal, pre-employment and administrative polygraph examinations; recording, interpreting and analyzing responses; preparing written reports; and conducting background investigations. Candidates with bilingual skills (Spanish/English) are encouraged to apply, as additional compensation is associated with these positions.

Requirements

Must possess a current certificate from an American Polygraph Association (APA) accredited Polygraph Examiners Course.
One (1) year of full-time equivalent experience administering polygraph examinations.
Three (3) years of experience in a law enforcement environment which includes experience conducting interviews and/or interrogations.
Must not have been convicted of a felony.
Must complete a minimum of thirty-two (32) hours of AAPP, APA, CAPE or NPA polygraph related training every two (2) years.
Membership in AAPP, APA, CAPE and/or NPA is required upon completion of probation.

Nice To Haves

Spanish/English Bilingual Skills
Strong oral and written communication skills
Experience administering polygraph examinations
Experience with Lafayette polygraph LX-4000 or LX-5000 instruments
Strong working knowledge of the Zone Comparison Technique and numerical scoring
Membership in good standing with the California Association of Polygraph Examiners (CAPE)

Responsibilities

Administering criminal, pre-employment and administrative polygraph examinations
Recording, interpreting and analyzing responses
Preparing written reports
Conducting background investigations