Polygraph Examiner

Census Careers; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency is seeking Polygraph Examiners in Washington, D.C. This role involves assessing the credibility of individuals related to personnel security and interpreting physiological data. Candidates should possess excellent communication and analytic skills, have strong integrity, and must meet U.S. citizenship requirements. Previous experience in investigation and the ability to work independently is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen and pass a background investigation.
• Professional experience in interviewing or investigation is preferred.
• Must have high integrity and loyalty to the United States.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assess credibility of individuals for personnel security.
• Determine eligibility for access to classified information.
• Interpret physiological data during assessments.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Analytic skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently

Confidence and acceptance of feedback

High levels of trustworthiness

Integrity

Citizenship

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.

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).