Polygraph Examiner-Extra-Help

The Job

The County of San Bernardino Sheriff's Department is recruiting for Extra-Help Polygraph Examiners who administer polygraph examinations for the Specialized Investigations Division. Responsibilities include administering criminal, pre-employment and administrative polygraph examinations; recording, interpreting and analyzing responses; performing background investigations; and perform related duties as required.

For more detailed information, review the Polygraph Examiner job description.

Note: This is an Extra-Help position. Successful candidates shall be considered at-will throughout the term of their employment, and will not attain status as a regular county employee.

Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as this recruitment may close at any time.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

1) Background: Prior to appointment, applicants will be fingerprinted and must pass an extensive background investigation, including a polygraph examination. Applicants must not have been convicted of a felony.
2) Appointment: This is an extra-helpposition which does not obtain status as a regular County employee.

3) Availability: Incumbents work primarily a day shift.
4) Sponsorship: Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.

Minimum Requirements

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

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In addition to the Polygraph Examiner Certificate, candidates MUST meet one of the following experience options:

Option A: One (1) year of full-time equivalent experience administering polygraph examinations.
Option B: Three (3) years of experience in a law enforcement environment which includes experience conducting interviews and/or interrogations.

Substitution: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in Criminal Justice, Criminology, Social Science, or other related area may substitute for up to one (1) year of the law enforcement experience as listed in Option B.

Desired Qualifications

The ideal candidate will exhibit strong oral and written communication skills and have experience administering polygraph examinations. Experience with Lafayette polygraph LX-4000 or LX-5000 instruments, and a strong working knowledge of the Zone Comparison Technique and numerical scoring is also highly desirable.

Membership in good standing with the California Association of Polygraph Examiners (CAPE) is highly desirable.

Selection Process

You are encouraged to include detailed descriptions of your qualifying experience and skills, as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Sheriff's Department.

Application Procedure : Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by filing deadline . Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaire.

To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the closing of this recruitment. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application we have not received your application.

If you require technical assistance, please click HERE to review the Government Jobs online application guide , or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by the internet connection, computer or browser used to submit the application.

All communications regarding the selection process will be via email . Applicants are encouraged to check their e-mails frequently to obtain any correspondence associated with this recruitment. Please be sure the email provided on this application is always current; it is your responsibility to update your personal information. Update your Spam, Junk, Bulk and Firewall settings as needed to ensure that you receive all information pertaining to this recruitment.

EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.

Veterans’ Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans’ Preference points. Click here for information and instructions to request Veteran's Preference points.

Please click HERE for important Applicant Information and the County Employment Process .

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The County of San Bernardino offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.

For a summary of benefits,* please click here .

Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Benefits website for more detailed information at hr.sbcounty.gov/employee-benefits/ .

*Retirement benefits subject to change.

Closing Date/Time: Continuous

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