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Investigative Program Specialist (POLYGRAPH EXAMINER)

U.S. Customs and Border Protection · Buffalo, NY · 2 wk ago
OTHR$97k/yrFull-time

About the role

This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Professional Responsibility, Credibility Assessment Division, located in:

  • Tucson, AZ
  • Aliso Viejo, CA
  • San Diego, CA
  • San Francisco, CA
  • Chicago, IL
  • Portland, ME
  • Minneapolis, MN
  • Newark, NJ
  • Buffalo, NY
  • Dallas, TX
  • El Paso, TX
  • Houston, TX
  • McAllen, TX
  • San Antonio, TX
  • Seattle, WA

Responsibilities

The Investigative Program Specialist (Polygraph Examiner) applies the full range of polygraph investigative methodologies necessary to resolve and complete administrative, civil, counterintelligence, and criminal investigations by detecting deception, collecting sworn statements of confession, vetting critical information, and exonerating the falsely accused. Duties and responsibilities include:

  • Conducting all types of polygraph examinations in support of Federal, State, and local agencies as directed by management.
  • Cooking, planning and administering polygraph examinations.
  • Conducting pretest interviews of individuals to be examined in order to determine their willingness and capability to submit to the examination. Evaluating physical and psychological suitability for testing in order to make a final determination on whether to conduct the examination.
  • Preparing accurate, concise, logical, comprehensive, and objective reports of investigations to be used in legal venues, potentially including testifying in court in rare occasions, for adjudication, and to brief managers.
  • Conducting extended testing to resolve undecided issues, confirm admissions, or locate evidence as necessary.

Requirements

All Polygraph Examiners hired must be certified by the National Center for Credibility Assessment (NCCA) by attending the Basic Federal Polygraph Training Program.

Individuals who are not currently certified through an official designation of the NCCA under the Defense Academy for Credibility Assessment or the Department of Defense Polygraph Institute, the NCCA requires candidates to meet the qualification basic requirements detailed below to be admitted into the training program, this will require you to submit your transcripts to establish eligibility to attend the NCCA and meet all the basic requirements listed below in addition to the specialized experience.

Individuals who are certified and are establishing eligibility based on certification through a prior official designation of the NCCA under the Defense Academy for Credibility Assessment or Department of Defense Polygraph Institute must provide your certificate as appropriate and meet the specialized experience listed below:

  • A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university;
  • At least two years of investigative experience with a recognized U.S. Government agency or other law enforcement agency;
  • Successful completion of a Psychophysiological Detection of Deception (PDD) polygraph examination;
  • Be at least 25 years of age

Qualifications

  • Qualifications
  • Transcripts will be required if candidate is unable to provide certification documentation, at the time of application.

Experience

  • Experience: You qualify for the GS-12 grade level if you possess 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, performing duties such as:
  • Selecting appropriate polygraph techniques based on a thorough review and analysis of all available documentation on the investigation.
  • Analyzing physiological data collected to determine the results of the polygraph examination; and
  • Conducting in-depth interrogations in an attempt to elicit admissions or confessions if deception is indicated by test results.
  • Identifying criminal or misconduct case issues and evidence needed, based on analysis of charges, complaints, or allegations;
  • Preparing accurate, concise, logical, comprehensive, and objective reports of forensic investigations to be used in legal venues, including testifying in court, for adjudication, and to brief managers;
  • Experience: You qualify for the GS-13 grade level if you possess 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, performing duties such as:
  • Adapting polygraph techniques to the situation, using experience and ability to recognize when administrative cases become criminal investigations.
  • Collecting evidence while maintaining all lawful and legal standards throughout the polygraph interview process. (e.g., administering Miranda warnings, obtaining sworn written statements of confession).
  • Conducting in-depth interviews and interrogations in an attempt to elicit admissions or confessions if deception is indicated by test results;
  • Preparing accurate, concise, logical, comprehensive, and objective reports of forensic investigations to be used in legal venues, including testifying in court, for adjudication, and to brief managers.
  • Thorough and comprehensive knowledge of the rules of evidence, criminal procedure, constitutional rights, search and seizure protocol, apprehension and detention of suspects, and related investigative matters.

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