JOB
Position is responsible for interviewing subjects presented for polygraph testing, conducting polygraph examinations, interpreting results, and conducting subsequent interrogations.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Engages in pre-polygraph activities; obtains information from assigned investigator; interviews subject; prepares polygraph questions. Conducts polygraph examinations and interprets results. Conducts follow-up interrogation of polygraph subjects registering possible deception in accordance with Departmental guidelines; coordinates strategy with assigned investigator. Performs quality control checks on activities of other examiners. Submits test questions and charts for quality control evaluation by other examiners.Performs infrequently-occurring activities (i.e., instructs, prepares reports, serves as Departmental expert witness in court, attends training sessions, etc.); ensures proper maintenance of polygraph equipment.This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities that management may deem necessary from time to time.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Confidentiality is of paramount importance. Information elicited can include that of ultimate personal natures (i.e., psychiatric treatment, suicide attempts, sexual activity, family catastrophes, substance abuse, etc.). Mismanagement and/or release of gained information can place the Department in extremely embarrassing situations and/or at levels of high liability. Actions are established by Departmental and related legal guidelines and by established polygraph examination procedures. Extreme care must be followed in administration of examination. Errors in polygraph interpretation and/or inappropriate lines of questioning could result in misleading results and/or violation of subject's rights. Incumbent comes in contact primarily with Departmental & other law-related personnel and potential Departmental employees. A close working relationship must be maintained with assigned investigators, especially when determining questioning strategies to pursue