Polygraph Examiner

Census Careers; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Census Careers seeks a Polygraph Examiner to assess credibility as part of personnel security and determine eligibility for access to classified information. The role involves interpreting physiological data within a government context.

Candidates should be prepared for a background investigation and U.S. citizenship requirements, with work conducted under federal security protocols in Washington, DC.

Qualifications

• Minimum: excellent verbal and written communication.
• Analytic skills required.
• Strong interpersonal skills for diverse groups.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Resilience to feedback and scrutiny.
• High trustworthiness, integrity and loyalty to the United States.
• Must meet CIA joining requirements including U.S. citizenship and a background investigation.

Responsibilities

• Assess the credibility of individuals as part of personnel security.
• Determine eligibility for access to classified information.
• Interpret physiological data as part of polygraph processes.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Analytic skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Feedback receptiveness

Trust & integrity

US citizenship readiness

Job description

Polygraph Examiners assess the credibility of individuals as part of the personnel security process, determine eligibility for access to classified information, and interpret physiological data.

Hiring decisions will not be based on race, sex, color, religion, or national origin.

Minimum Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Analytic skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with a broad cross-section of society, sometimes under stressful conditions
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment
• Confidence to have your work scrutinized and the grace to accept feedback
• High levels of trustworthiness, tenacity, professional and personal integrity, and loyalty to the United States
• Ability to meet the minimum requirements for joining CIA, including U.S. citizenship and a background investigation

Desired Qualifications

• Professional experience or training/certification in interviewing, investigation or elicitation
• Ability to "think on your feet" and adapt in a fast-paced environment
• Current or previously qualified federal polygraph examiner certification
• Knowledge of counterintelligence arena
• Experience working with Security Executive Agent Directive 4 (SEAD 4).