Temporary Polygraph Examiner - As Needed

The County of Riverside’s Human Resources Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) seeks to fill a Temporary Polygraph Examiner position to support the Riverside County Sheriff's Office. This recruitment is for a temporary position located in Riverside on an as-needed basis.  

Under direction, administers polygraph examinations for sworn and non-sworn candidates as part of the background investigation process for positions in the Sheriff's Office.

This classification is characterized by the overall responsibility for providing the polygraph examination services component of pre-employment testing and evaluation and for providing professional consultation with the County Sheriff's Department and other related parties. This is a non-sworn classification and does not have law enforcement duties and responsibilities.

Meet the Team

About TAP
The Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) recruits and hires temporary employees for all County departments. TAP assignments are a great way to learn about working for the County while working on a temporary, at-will basis.
TAP Benefits: https://rc-hr.com/files/users/user116/COR_2026_TAP_Guide_FINAL.pdf 

• Administer the polygraph examination portion of background investigations for sworn and non-sworn personnel.

• Operate related electronic recording equipment; calibrate polygraph machine; select the appropriate polygraph technique in order to produce charts that record accurate physiological responses; prepare various technical and confidential reports.

• Perform various background and polygraph investigations which include pre-test and post-test interviews with both law enforcement personnel as well as the subject being examined.

• Explain the polygraph examination process to the subject in order to diminish inappropriate anxieties and to meet acceptable standards set forth by the American Polygraph Association.

• Monitor state and federal laws; update procedures affecting polygraph and background investigations.

• Review and analyze the rules and regulations of Peace Officer Standards and Training as they relate to background investigations.

• Represent the Sheriff's Department with various County departments and other law enforcement agencies in matters related to polygraph and background investigations.

• Attend seminars and give presentations on polygraph instruction.

• Keep abreast of all local, state, federal, and other regulatory agency laws, rules, regulations, and policies and procedures applicable to the program to ensure compliance.

• Ensure the maintenance of records; prepare correspondence and reports as required.

• Participate in management staff meetings to assist in the development of program policies, procedures and objectives.Must be a member in good standing with the California Association of Polygraph Examiners (CAPE).

Must possess current certificate from an American Polygraph Association (APA) accredited Polygraph Examiners Course.

License/Certificate: Possession of a valid California Driver License may be required.

Knowledge of: Polygraph procedures necessary to conduct polygraph exams; investigative procedures such as tactics, strategy and questioning; how to attach components such as blood pressure cuff, fingerplates and pneumatic tubes in order to properly record physiological response patterns; supervisory principles and practices including planning, delegating and controlling the work of subordinates; current legislative changes and statistical trends and their effects; rules and regulations sufficient to comply with standards and legal requirements set forth by the State of California.

Ability to: Interrogate subjects effectively; recognize and resolve possible causes of inconsistent responses in polygraph test procedures; maintain good relationships with employees, supervisors and persons being examined, often under difficult circumstances; communicate orally in order to provide or obtain job-related information; maintain records and write reports in a clear and concise manner; use cognitive skills necessary to conduct polygraph examinations and prepare for court or administrative testimony; analyze data at a level sufficient to understand technical, statistical and theoretical reports; inspect polygraph instrument for malfunction and make minor repairs; analyze polygraph examination results; make impartial and technically correct decisions.What's Next?
This recruitment is open to all applicants.

For specific questions regarding this position, please contact Jesus Berrelleza at jberrelleza@rivco.org.