Polygraph Examiner Jobs

Summary

The King County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO) is seeking a professional Polygraph Examiner to administer examinations for criminal investigations and pre-employment background investigations. This specialized body of work requires adherence to the highest ethical standards, the ability to administer exams using current interviewing/interrogation methods.

The Polygraph Examiner will report to the KCSO Criminal Investigations Unit and be an integral member of the Human Resources background investigation team. We are looking for professionals who share the Sheriff’s Office Mission and Core Values of Leadership, Integrity, Service and Teamwork. This is an outstanding opportunity to work with other dedicated professionals and further your career with a respected organization.

Job Duties

• As required, interview and interrogate suspects, victims, witnesses, and other persons involved in the KCSO related investigations.
• Conduct polygraph examinations, intensive pre-test interviews and post-test interrogations for deputy and civilian candidates seeking employment with the KCSO.
• Write legally admissible statements on all examinations.
• Operate, maintain, and calibrate polygraph instruments.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Interact with detectives and prosecutors on court testimony.
• Prepares comprehensive and confidential investigative reports, prepare expert testimony for King County District and Superior Court.
• Score and evaluate polygraph charts for suitability and analysis.

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

To be considered for this position, applicants must be certified as a polygraph examiner, and meet the following requirements:

• Professional experience operating within a medium to large, complex, and diverse organization.
• Knowledge and understanding of Federal and local laws relating to pre-employment investigations.
• Skilled in learning and applying new policies and procedures in accordance with changing laws and regulations.
• Proof of certification as a polygraph examiner from a program that meets the American Polygraph Association (APA) or American Association of Police Polygraphers (AAPP) accreditation standards.
• Associate membership with APA or AAPP.
• Excellent oral and written communication.

The most competitive applicants will have:

• Experience and knowledge of current interrogation techniques and criminal investigations.
• Experience in law enforcement other criminal justice agency.
• Experience working in government and/or not for profit organization.
• Full membership with APA or AAPP.

Position Information:
This position is a civil service, career service, non-exempt (overtime eligible) and represented by Public Safety Employees Union (PSEU) non-commission professional staff.

The usual work week for this position is 40 hours per week (weekdays, approximately 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM). Hours may vary based on business need, and may include some occasional early morning, evening, and weekend hours. This position is based at the King County Courthouse in downtown Seattle.
Complete an online employment application via www.kingcounty.gov/jobs, no later than 11:59 PM, Wednesday, September 6, 2023.

• Applications will be evaluated for clarity, completeness, and competitiveness.
• The employment history should go back ten (10) years if you have ten years of employment (or more to include all relevant experience).
• All applications must be current and include relevant experience.
• Resumes are not accepted in lieu of a completed job application. Applications that state “see my resume” are considered incomplete and will not be considered.

The most competitive applicants will advance to the written exam. Applicants who pass the written exam, will move forward to the oral board exam. Exam schedules are subject to available resources.

• Oral Board Exam (interview) - late September/early October.
• Written/Technical Exam - mid-September.

Before completing the application, review the complete list of KCSO Automatically Disqualifying Behaviors.

Civil Service Eligibility List - In accordance with Civil Service Rule 9, candidates who pass all required exams will be placed on the eligibility list in rank order, based on the overall examination score.

Filling Vacancies - King County Civil Rules, Section 10.3, outlines how the King County Sheriff will appoint eligible candidates to vacant positions.

For more information regarding this recruitmen t, please contact:
Brannon Mark, Civil Service Administrator
[email protected]
206-263-1885

Supplemental Information

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To Apply

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