Polygraph Examiner

It is important that allexperience be fully documented. Failure toANSWER ALL SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS SPECIFICALLY ANDACCURATELYmay cause the candidate to be rejected.

PLEASE FILL OUT THEAPPLICATION COMPLETELY.

The application is part of theexamination process. Your answers will determine your eligibility toparticipate in the next phase of the selection process.

Clearly describe yourqualifications in detail. Credit cannot be given for education trainingexperience knowledge skills and abilities that you fail to indicate.

Do not leave any answerspaces blank; if a question does not apply write N/A.

Although you may attach aresume to further describe your qualification it does not substitute forcompleting the application form. An incomplete application form may result indisqualification. Do NOT write see resume in your work history orresponses to supplemental questions.

Failure to comply withthese instructions may result in disqualification.

Read the Job Announcementcarefully for specific filing instructions supplemental questions and finalfiling dates.

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Department of Maryland State Police

Criminal Enforcement Division Polygraph Unit

MSP Headquarters

1201Reisterstown Road

Pikesville MD 21208

Administers computerizedlifestyle pre-employment criminal and internal investigation polygraphexaminations for the Maryland State Police and allied agencies in accordancewith American Polygraph Association and American Society for Testing and Materials(ASTM) standards.

Conducts post-conviction polygraph examinations on sexual offenders who are onparole or probation under the supervision of the Department of Public Safetyand Correctional Services.

Reviews criminal investigation files and reports to determine whetherinvestigative information in criminal cases meets the standard foradministering a polygraph examination. Provides investigative guidance toinvestigators.

Performs polygraph pre-test interviews during which the examinee is provided anexplanation of the anatomy and physiology aspects of polygraph testing relatingto the autonomic nervous system the physiology of lying psychological aspectsof polygraph testing and explanation of pneumograph electrodermal andcardiovascular components that will be attached to the examinee during testing.

Properly attaches polygraphcomponents on an examinees body so that data collected during the examinationcan be analyzed appropriately and an opinion rendered.

Formulates and reviews appropriate polygraph test questions with the examineeincluding relevant comparison symptomatic and irrelevant questions.

Collects polygraph charts during the in-test phase of the examination.

Uses standardized polygraph test techniques procedures and question formatswhich have achieved a scientific database sufficient to support and demonstratevalidity and reliability and have been evaluated according to published methodsfor that particular procedure and provides for numerical scoring andquantification of the chart data and have not been modified without the supportof published validity and reliability studies for that particular modification.

Interprets analyzes and evaluates polygraph charts.

Renders a diagnostic opinion as to the veracity of the subject tested
Conducts posttest interviews and detailed reportswith test result findings for discovery/prosecution in court proceedings.

Maintains a complete log andfile of all persons examined.

Testifies in court and administrative hearings as an expert witness.

Performs maintenance troubleshooting repairs and calibrations ofcomputerized polygraph instruments.

Trains new polygraph examiners during minimum eight-week intradepartmentalinternship.

Provides oral instructional presentations relating to polygraph as requested toacademy and in service training classes.

Adheres to the code of ethics and standards of practice established by theAmerican Polygraph Association and American Society for Testing and Materials(ASTM).
Attends continuing education courses in the field of polygraph.

Evaluates processes and makes suggestions to decrease turnaround time andimprove operations within the Polygraph Unit.

Prepares weekly and monthly polygraph related statistical summaries andreports.

Consults Department Legal Counsel Unit on issues relating to polygraph.

Consults Department Human Resources Division on issues related topre-employment applicant processing.

Provides polygraph advice and information to Department Command Staff andadministrators.

Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with Departmentpersonnel allied agency personnel and prosecutor office personnel.

Effectively communicates with defense counsel during criminal and internal polygraphexaminations.

Effectively communicates with a diverse group of people from ages12 andup during polygraph examinations.

Conducts polygraph examinationsat the request of the Governors Office and Maryland Attorney Generals Officein matters relating to clemency hearings.

Ensures appropriate liability release forms are explained and signed byappropriate individuals during adult and juvenile polygraph examinations.

Performs other related duties as assigned by the Commanding Officer.

Experience: Five years of experience three years of experience in criminal investigative work with a recognized law enforcement agency including one year of experience administering Polygraphexaminations and two years of additional experience in professional work in lawenforcement.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university and three years of experience in criminal investigative work with a recognized law enforcement agency including one year of experience administering Polygraph examinations for the required experience.

2. Candidatesmay substitute the possession of a graduate degreefrom an accredited college or universityforone of the three years of the required general criminal investigative experience.

3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in Law Enforcement classifications or Criminal Investigator or Special Agent specialty codes in the Counter Intelligence or Special Investigations field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

Preference will be given toapplicants who possess the following preferred qualifications. It is importantthat you include clear and specific information on your application regardingyour qualifications.

Preferred Qualifications:

administer post-conviction sex offender polygraph examinations

(5) years of experience administering polygraph examinations

1. Employees in this classification are required to meet mandatory standards for continuing education every two years as determined by the American Polygraph Association. Employees who fail to obtain the required continuing education credits shall be subject to disciplinary action including demotion suspension and dismissal.

2. Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operators license valid in the State of Maryland.

Only candidates who meet the minimumqualifications will be considered for this classification. Therefore it isessential that you provide complete and accurate information on yourapplication. Successful candidates will be placed on the Eligible Listcategorized as BEST QUALIFIED BETTER QUALIFIED OR QUALIFIED and remaineligible for consideration for at least one (1) year from the date ofexamination. The list will be used by the hiring agencyto selectemployees.

The examination will consist of a rating ofyour education training and experience related to the requirements of theposition. You may be required to complete a qualifications supplement or therating may be based on your application. Report all experience andeducation that is related to this position. Applicants may be given a physicalexamination and will be subject to an interview background investigationpolygraph examination and substance abuse testing.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

NOTE: Currently applicants are limited to uploading onefile. As a result it is strongly urged that those applying upload ALL requiredand additional documents (undergraduate and graduate transcripts resumesetc.) as one file. If you are unable to apply online you may submit anapplication via mail. The Maryland State Application Form can be found online.

Completed applications required documentation and anyrequired addendums may be mailed to:

Maryland State Police

Human Resources Division

1201 Reisterstown Road

Pikesville MD 21208

ATTN: Kirsten M. Clouse

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*As an equal opportunityemployer Maryland is committed to recruiting retaining and promotingemployees who are reflective of the States diversity.

*Bilingual applicants areencouraged to apply.

It is thepolicy of the Maryland State Police to comply with all applicable federal andstate laws prohibiting employment discrimination and to provide equalemployment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment withoutregard to age ancestry color gender identity and expression geneticinformation marital status mental or physical disability national originrace religious affiliation belief or opinion sex sexual orientation or anyother protected status.