Polygraph Examiner

Maricopa CountyPhoenix, AZ
Onsite

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!

Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED.
  • Two (2) years of experience with investigations and applied investigative interviewing or polygraph examinations.
  • Must possess a 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.
  • Prior to hiring, the Sheriff's Office requires that all candidates successfully pass a polygraph examination and background investigation.

Nice To Haves

  • Post-secondary education may substitute for year for year of the required experience.
  • Polygraph experience in the field of law enforcement polygraph examinations.

Responsibilities

  • 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.

Benefits

  • Choice of three medical plans – starting as low as $70/month
  • Holidays – 10/year + 1 personal day
  • Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System (Pension)
  • Paid sick and parental leaves (birth/adoption)
  • 30% discount at KinderCare daycare facilities in the Valley
  • MCKids Club daycare next to headquarters.
  • Access to free County gyms
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