Investigative Program Specialist (POLYGRAPH EXAMINER)USA Jobs • Indianapolis, IN, US

Investigative Program Specialist (POLYGRAPH EXAMINER)

USA Jobs • Indianapolis, IN, US

13 hours ago

Job type

Full-time

Job description

Investigative Program Specialist (Polygraph Examiner)

This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Professional Responsibility, Credibility Assessment Division located in : Tucson, AZ Yuma, AZ Aliso Viejo, CA San Diego, CA San Francisco, CA Indianapolis, IN Portland, ME Minneapolis, MN Newark, NJ Valley Stream (JFK), NY Dallas, TX McAllen, TX San Antonio, TX Seattle, WA

Salary : salary listed reflects the rest of U.S. scale and, if applicable, will be adjusted to meet the locality pay or special rate of the duty location and position. This position starts at a salary of $96,147.00 (GS-12, Step 1) to $148,633.00 (GS-13, Step 10) GS Salary : Visit this link to view the locality pay tables by geographic area. If you do not see your geographic area listed, select the "Rest of United States" pay table. Some positions fall under a special pay rate depending on the series, grade level and location of the position. Please visit this link to view special pay rate charts.

The Investigative Program Specialist (Polygraph Examiner) applies the full range of polygraph investigative methodologies necessary to resolve and complete administrative, civil, counterintelligence, and criminal investigations by detecting deception, collecting sworn statements of confession, vetting critical information, and exonerating the falsely accused. Duties and responsibilities include :

Conducting all types of polygraph examinations in support of OPR and other CBP divisions, other DHS components, and outside Federal, State, and local agencies as directed by management.
Coordinating, planning, and administering polygraph examinations.
Conducting pretest interviews of individuals to be examined in order to determine their willingness and capability to submit to the examination.
Evaluating physical and psychological suitability for testing in order to make a final determination on whether to conduct the examination.
Preparing accurate, concise, logical, comprehensive, and objective reports of investigations to be used in legal venues, potentially including testifying in court in rare occasions, for adjudication, and to brief managers.
Conducting extended testing to resolve undecided issues, confirm admissions, or locate evidence as necessary.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this position.

Males born after 12 / 31 / 1959 must be registered with Selective Service.

Primary U.S. residency for at least three of the last five years (additional details below).

All pre-employment processes will be conducted in English.

You may be required to pass a background investigation and / or polygraph.

CBP follows the DHS Drug-Free Workplace Plan for drug testing procedures.

As an employee of CBP, you will be joining a workforce that is dedicated to accomplishing our mission while maintaining the trust of our Nation by strictly adhering to all government ethics standards. Your conduct will be subject to the ethics rules applicable to all Executive Branch employees, and to CBP employees specifically, as well as the criminal conflict of interest statutes.

Once you enter on duty, these rules include obtaining approval for outside employment or business activity, to ensure such employment or business activity is not prohibited and does not interfere or conflict with performance of your official duties.

Please review further details via the following link.

DHS uses E-Verify, an internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify including your rights and responsibilities.

Financial Disclosure is required.

Bargaining Unit : This position is not covered under the bargaining unit.

Qualifications

All Polygraph Examiners hired must be certified by the National Center for Credibility Assessment (NCCA) by attending the Basic Federal Polygraph Training Program. Individuals who are not currently certified through an official designation of the NCCA under the Defense Academy for Credibility Assessment or the Department of Defense Polygraph Institute, the NCCA requires candidates to meet the qualification basic requirements detailed below to be admitted into the training program, this will require you to submit your transcripts to establish eligibility to attend the NCCA and meet all the basic requirements listed below in addition to the specialized experience :

Individuals who are certified and are establishing eligibility based on certification through a prior official designation of the NCCA under the Defense Academy for Credibility Assessment or Department of Defense Polygraph Institute must provide your certificate as appropriate and meet the specialized experience listed below :

Qualifications Experience : You qualify for the GS-12 grade level if you possess 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, performing duties such as :

Selecting appropriate polygraph techniques based on a thorough review and analysis of all available documentation on the investigation.

Analyzing physiological data collected to determine the results of the polygraph examination.

Conducting in-depth interrogations in an attempt to elicit admissions or confessions if deception is indicated by test results.

Identifying criminal or misconduct case issues and evidence needed, based on analysis of charges, complaints, or allegations.

Preparing accurate, concise, logical, comprehensive, and objective reports of forensic investigations to be used in legal venues, including testifying in court, for adjudication, and to brief managers.

Qualifications Experience : You qualify for the GS-13 grade level if you possess 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, performing duties such as :

Adapting polygraph techniques to the situation, using experience and ability to recognize when administrative cases become criminal investigations.

Collecting evidence while maintaining all lawful and legal standards throughout the polygraph interview process. (e.g., administering Miranda warnings, obtaining sworn written statements of confession).

Conducting in-depth interviews and interrogations in an attempt to elicit admissions or confessions if deception is indicated by test results;

Thorough and comprehensive knowledge of the rules of evidence, criminal procedure, constitutional rights, search and seizure protocol, apprehension and detention of suspects, and related investigative matters.

Basic Requirements : A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; at least two years of investigative experience with a recognized U.S. Government agency or other law enforcement agency; Successful completion of a Psychophysiological Detection of Deception (PDD) polygraph examination; and Be at least 25 years of age

Transcripts will be required if you are unable to provide certification documentation at the time of application.

NOTE : Your resume must explicitly indicate how you meet this requirement, otherwise you will be found ineligible.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

You must :

Meet all qualification requirements, including education if applicable to this position, subject to verification at any stage of the application process;

Meet all applicable Time in Grade requirements (current federal employees must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade or equivalent grade band in the federal service) by 10 / 24 / 2025.

The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees.

If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.

Background Investigation : U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is a federal law enforcement agency that requires all applicants to undergo a thorough background investigation prior to employment in order to promote the agency's core values of vigilance, service to country, and integrity.

During the screening and / or background investigation process, you will be asked questions regarding any felony criminal convictions or current felony charges, the use of illegal drugs (e.g., marijuana, cocaine

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