POLYGRAPH EXAMINER PROVISIONAL

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8510 Corridor Road, Suite 100
Savage, MD 20763

Howard County

The position conducts pre-employment polygraph examinations for Correctional Officer applicants of the Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services. Additionally, this position will conduct necessary polygraph examinations of current employees as deemed necessary the Department during investigations.

The position conducts polygraph examinations for sensitive internal investigations and criminal investigations for the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services. This position prepares written reports of polygraph test results and testifies as an expert witness in courts of law regarding polygraph related issues.

• Learns to administer computerized pre-employment, criminal and internal investigation polygraph examinations for Maryland State Police, Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services and allied law enforcement agencies;
• Learns to review criminal investigation files and reports to determine whether investigative information in criminal cases meets the standard for administering a polygraph examination;
• Learns to assess an examinee’s physical and mental suitability to undergo polygraph testing;
• Learns to perform polygraph pre-test interviews with the examinee;
• Learns to properly attach polygraph components to an examinee’s body;
• Learns to use standardized polygraph test techniques, procedures and question formats;
• Learns to collect polygraph charts during the test phase of the examination;
• Learns to interpret, analyze and evaluate polygraph charts;
• Learns to render a diagnostic opinion as to the veracity of the subject tested;
• Learns to conduct posttest interviews and interrogations;
• Learns to prepare written reports documenting examination results and pertinent information;
• Learns to testify in court and administrative hearings as an expert witness;
• Learns to maintain confidentiality and security of documents produced

Education: A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. In order to meet this educational requirement an unofficial copy of your transcript must accompany your application.

Experience: Two years of experience in criminal investigative work with a recognized law enforcement agency.

Notes:

1. Graduate education at an accredited college or university may be substituted on a year for year basis for the required experience for up to two years.

2. Additional professional work experience in law enforcement may be substituted on a year for year basis for up to four years of the required education.

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.

1. Applicants for this position with the Maryland State Police or the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services will be subject to a complete criminal background investigation and polygraph examination before permanent appointment can be made. A criminal conviction may be grounds for rejection of the applicant.

2. Employees in this classification are subject to call-in on a 24 hour basis and must provide a telephone or pager number so they can be contacted.

3. Employees in this classification must have access to an automobile for use on official business in the event a State vehicle cannot be provided. Standard mileage allowance will be paid for use of a privately owned vehicle.

4. Employees in this classification are subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with Code of Maryland Regulation 17.04.09, Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs.

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application (and on separate pages, if necessary) to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date.

The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience as presented on your application and as they relate to the requirements of the position. Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.

Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year.

The incumbent in this positon is a member of a covered bargaining unit and will be required to pay a bi-weekly service fee to the exclusive representative of the bargaining unit.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

The resulting eligible list will be used to fill current and future vacancies. Therefore, when completing the application, please select all locations in which you are willing to work.

Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of completing the online or paper application

If you do not have internet access, please mail your application (by the closing date) to:

HRSD-Recruitment & Examination
ATTN: A. Cole
6776 Reisterstown Road, Suite 309
Baltimore, MD 21215

For more information, please call 410-585-3362

TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay

As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.