What are the responsibilities and job description for the Polygrapher III position at City of San Diego?
APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE FOLLOWING RELATED RECRUITMENT(S):
- Polygrapher I
- Polygrapher II
Polygrapher III employees conduct complex interviews and interrogations involving the use of polygraph devices for determining truthfulness; provide expert testimony in court concerning findings; perform complex investigative or research work; write reports; perform minor maintenance and repair of polygraph examining equipment; and perform other duties as assigned.
NOTES:
- Eligible benefitted employees originally hired on or after July 10, 2021, will be automatically enrolled in the San Diego City Employees Retirement System (SDCERS).
- Some Polygrapher III positions may require bilingual communication skills for which they may receive additional pay.
- Polygrapher III positions are required to be available for call-back after normal work hours for which they may receive call-back pay.
- Selected candidates will undergo a comprehensive character and background investigation, including a polygraph examination and fingerprint check prior to hire. Felony convictions, domestic violence convictions, or use of any illegal drugs may be disqualifying.
You must meet the following requirements on the date you apply, unless otherwise indicated.
CITIZENSHIP: You must be a United States citizen or have the current legal right to work in the United States.
EDUCATION: Successful completion of an American Polygraph Association (APA) accredited polygraph training course.
EXPERIENCE: Two years of full-time experience administering polygraph examinations.
NOTES:
- Three years of law enforcement investigation experience, which includes interviewing and interrogating suspects, may be substituted for a MAXIMUM of one year of the required experience.
- City of San Diego employees using Out-of-Class Assignment (OCA) experience to qualify must submit written documentation signed by their appointing authority or payroll specialist, detailing the work performed, dates, and total number of qualifying OCA hours. OCA experience without the required documentation will NOT be considered.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS (MUST SUBMIT WITH APPLICATION):
- Proof of APA accredited polygraph training course completion.
- For City of San Diego employees, proof of Out-of-Class Assignment (OCA), if utilized to meet the minimum requirements.
Required documents should be attached electronically to your application. If you are unable to attach at the time of application submittal, you must submit them as soon as possible via fax: (619) 533-3337; or to the Employment Information Center: City of San Diego Personnel Department, 1200 Third Avenue - Suite 300, San Diego, CA 92101. Include your name and the title of the position for which you are applying.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS: Employment offers are conditional pending the results of all screening processes applicable to this position, which may include the following: confirmation of citizenship or legal right to work in the United States; completion of a pre-employment medical review and exam (which may include drug and alcohol testing); reference checks; and fingerprinting. Fingerprints will be submitted to the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the California Department of Justice for a conviction record report. Certain positions may require additional screening processes, including a polygraph examination and/or background investigation. All screening processes must be successfully completed before employment begins. A positive test result for alcohol, cannabis/marijuana, illegal drugs, or inadequately explained prescription drugs, or misrepresentation, falsification, or omission of pertinent facts in any step of the screening or selection process, may constitute cause for disqualification or termination of employment. Nothing in this job posting constitutes an express or implied contract for employment with the City of San Diego. Candidates must notify the Personnel Department of any change in their name, mailing address, email address, or phone number, otherwise they may miss employment opportunities.
Rev. 4 – October 17, 2025 (New Recruitment Date)
Salary : $102,482 - $123,531
