Posting Date
10/31/24Application Deadline
Open Until FilledPay Range
Min - Mid - MaxJob Type
UnclassifiedDepartment
SheriffAbout the Position
Make a lasting impact on public safety: Join our Polygraph Examiner team!
In this role, you will administer polygraph examinations to determine applicant and employee honesty and integrity in accordance with Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training (AZPOST) and Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office’s (MCSO) standards. The polygraph examinations provide an investigative tool for pre-employment and criminal investigations.
MCSO offers comprehensive training to equip you with the latest Polygraph techniques. Ensure the integrity of MCSO and contribute to a safer community. Join us today!
About the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office
Do you possess integrity, strong interpersonal skills, and do you have a desire to serve your community? The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) invites you to become part of Arizona's leading law enforcement agency. We are seeking passionate individuals to join our team with a variety of openings for Civilian, Detention and Sworn personnel. We come together as a team to support and provide public safety. We are OneMCSO – become one with us!
Position Qualifications
We recognize your time is valuable, so please apply if you meet the following required qualifications:
Education
High school diploma or GED.
Experience
Three (3) years of experience with investigations and applied investigative interviewing or polygraph examinations.
Other requirements
Polygraph certification from an American Polygraph Association (APA) accredited school.
Must possess a valid Arizona driver’s license or have the ability to obtain by the time of hire.
Training that may be provided on-the-job: FEMA NIMS – IS100 and 700; Safety; Payroll; PREA.
Prior to hiring, the Sheriff's Office requires that all candidates successfully pass a polygraph examination and background investigation.
Our Preferred Candidate has
Polygraph experience in the field of law enforcement polygraph examinations.
Compensation is more than a salary with MCSO:
Growth and stability since 1871
Exceptional work-life balance: 4/10 schedule based on business needs
Manageable work load: two examinations/day
Opportunity for criminal polygraph examinations
Training opportunities with AZ Polygraph Association, American Polygraph Association, American Association of Police Polygraphists
Network with other case agencies
Choice of three medical plans – starting as low as $70/month
Holidays – 10/year + 1 personal day
Enrollment in Arizona State Retirement System
Paid sick and parental leaves (birth/adoption)
10% discount at KinderCare facilities in the Valley and upcoming MCKids Club to serve County employees and their families exclusively
Access to free County gyms
Learn more at Benefits Overview
Essential Job Tasks
(This is not an all-inclusive list of all job duties that may be required; employees will be required to perform other related duties as assigned.)
Reviews applications, background questionnaires and case reports.
Conducts pre-examination interviews.
Compiles and prepares the question format for polygraph examinations.
Conducts polygraph examinations efficiently and timely.
Conducts post-examination interrogation if necessary.
Evaluates completed examination graphs and prepares reports.
Research case law in reference to each respective examination.
Operates, maintains, and calibrate the polygraph equipment.
Participates in continuing education and training programs to maintain skills.
Provides courtroom testimony if required.
Performs other duties/tasks as assigned by the supervisor.
Maintains good attendance to perform assigned tasks as scheduled/assigned by the supervisor.
Working Conditions
Maricopa County is an EEO/ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer.
The following environments described are only representative of how the essential job tasks are currently performed or envisioned. As such, in order to accommodate a disability or limitation, the essential job tasks may be performed in ways other than described on these pages.
Work occurs primarily indoors working in MCSO facilities with various staff.
Work environment
Constantly Indoors
Rarely in dim or bright lights
Physical environment
Sitting
Standing
Walking
Speaking
Hearing
Seeing
Reading
Lifting floor to waist ten (10) pounds
Lifting waist to shoulder ten (10) pounds
Lifting shoulder to overhead ten (10) pounds
Carrying a weight of ten (10) pounds for a distance of 15 feet
Pushing/pulling a weight of ten (10) pounds for a distance of 15 feet
Social environment
Rarely interrupted
Under deadlines
Frequent time pressures to complete tasks
Frequently handling high volume of work
Rarely handling multiple, frequently changing, or unscheduled tasks
Accuracy
Attention to detail
Frequently making decisions
Constant concentration/vigilance
Working in a team environment
Rarely working in isolation
Constantly working in proximity with others
Constantly in contact with the public
Rarely working overtime/rotating shifts
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of
Intermediate to advanced level - Microsoft Office Suite applications.
Psycho-physiological aspects of polygraph examination.
Polygraph techniques, polygraph chart analysis and interpretation, and mechanical and other technical aspects of polygraph examination.
Skill in
Applying strong attention to detail and nuance in reviewing information.
Using critical thinking and sound judgment.
Analyzing and reviewing tests accurately.
Ability to
Apply interviewing and interrogating techniques effectively.
Direct the work of others.
Communicate successfully in verbal and written formats.
Maintain composure and de-escalate stressful situations.
Handle sensitive information with tact and confidentiality.
SELECTION PROCEDURE:
The hiring authority will select the successful candidate based on departmental needs.
All offers of employment made to new hires and rehires at Maricopa County are contingent upon successful completion of a post-offer, pre-employment thorough background investigation. A background investigation is conducted on a current employee who changes to a Safety Sensitive Position or one having the potential for serious adverse impact on the integrity or efficiency of the County. These requirements do not pertain to employees of elected officials who undergo background investigation processes administered through their respective offices.
Typically, successful candidates are hired at a salary rate, up to midpoint of the range, based on applicable experience, internal equity and budgetary allowances.
Minimum Education
Maricopa County is an EEO/ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer.