Polygraph Examiner

Central Intelligence Agency; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 71,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Polygraph Premium Pay

Travel opportunities

Competitive pay

Job summary

The Central Intelligence Agency seeks a Polygraph Examiner to assess credibility and determine eligibility for access to classified information. The role begins with a four-year tour in the Washington, DC metropolitan area, with the requirement of federal certification or completing CIA's training program.

After training, you will receive Polygraph Premium Pay; the job includes a 5/4-9 schedule, potential travel, and opportunities for advancement within CIA Security.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution; degrees from foreign schools accepted with credential evaluation.
• Federally certified polygraph examiner or willingness to complete CIA's Polygraph Examiner Program.
• Minimum GPA 3.0 preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess the credibility of individuals in support of CIA's mission.
• Career begins with a four-year tour of duty primarily in the Washington, DC area.
• Must be a federally certified polygraph examiner or be willing to complete CIA's program.
• Exams typically involve two polygraph sessions per day and a 5/4-9 schedule.
• Domestic and foreign travel opportunities may be available after proven performance.

Skills

Polygraph certification

Education

Bachelor's degree

GPA 3.0 preferred

Job description

• Department: Other Agencies and Independent Organizations
• Location: Washington, District of Columbia
• Hiring Path: Fed Competitive
• Number of Openings: Many
• Security Clearance: Sensitive Compartmented Information

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.

Key Responsibilities

As a Polygraph Examiner for CIA, you will assess the credibility of individuals in support of CIA's mission. Your career at CIA as a Polygraph Examiner begins with a four-year tour of duty primarily located in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. You must be a federally certified polygraph examiner or be willing and able to complete CIA's Polygraph Examiner Program which provides training and certification to meet this requirement.

Upon successful completion of the federal Polygraph Examiner Program, you will receive Polygraph Premium Pay, a significant addition to your base salary. After your initial four-year tour, you may express interest for additional polygraph tours to hone your expertise or seek new skills through other opportunities in the Office of Security.

Polygraph examiners typically conduct two polygraph sessions per day and must work an alternate work schedule comprised of one week of 9-hour days and a second week with three 9- hour days, an 8-hour day, and Friday of that week off. This is known as a 5/4-9 schedule and results in a three-day weekend every other week. This schedule can make for a fast paced, demanding, and, at times, unrelenting job, but the challenge is worth it.

Domestic and foreign travel opportunities may be available after a proven record of performance.

Requirements & Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution (applicants within one year of earning a four-year degree will be considered); there is no preferred major or program of study (degrees from foreign academic institutions are accepted, but you are responsible for obtaining and providing CIA with a credential evaluation from an accredited firm confirming that the foreign degree is the equivalent of a BA/BS and/or MA/MS degree conferred by a U.S. college or university).

At least a 3.0 GPA on a 4-point scale is preferred

Frequently Asked Questions

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Central Intelligence Agency, Other Agencies and Independent Organizations.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $70506 – $131826/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Sensitive Compartmented Information security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-09-30.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Competitive' hiring path.

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