20868 Polygraph Examiner NW Probation
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Job Summary
As such a polygraph examiner can be expected to take on one or more of the following roles for the type of offender indicated.
Responsibilities Activities & Duties
Carry out pre polygraph examination interviews in accordance with the American Polygraph Association rules
Carry out polygraph examinations following a referral from the supervising officer on all offenders who are subject to the required licence condition on any discretionary cases.
Carry out post polygraph examination interviews according to the American Polygraph Association rules
Craft polygraph examination questions in full collaboration with the supervising officer
Notify the supervising officer of any offenders subject to the polygraph licence condition of any failures to attend or comply with instructions in accordance with the licence conditions
Contribute to discussions regarding risk assessment and management
Prepare a post polygraph examination written report on the results of the polygraph examination in accordance with the American Polygraph Association rules
Promote the use of polygraph examinations within the NPS
Provide briefings and presentations on the use of the polygraph examination to the NPS and other Government Departments as required
Answer queries regarding the use of the polygraph examination to offender managers and senior managers within the NPS
Cover for other polygraph examiner colleagues in other NPS Divisions during periods of leave sickness or any other absence Offender Manager and Pre-sentence report preparation
This includes offender management preparing pre sentence reports and group work. Prepare sentence plans implement and/or oversee interventions review and evaluate
Supervise and motivate those under supervision in accordance with sentence plan.
Ensure contact is maintained with offenders in accordance with National Standards.
Maintain contact with offenders in custody.
Follow enforcement procedures and initiate enforcement action as necessary.
Enter all appropriate offender information onto computer records in accordance with National Standards and local procedures.
Refer to other agencies as necessary.
Assess and manage cases in line with the relevant policies and procedures e.g.
safeguarding; MAPPA in order to ensure effective management of risk and reduction in offending.
Allocate interventions as appropriate to offender manager/supervisor in accordance with local procedures; provide advice and guidance as necessary.
Ensures service delivery reflects the Probation Service Equality of Opportunity and anti-racism policies.
Sex Offending Treatment Programmes
Polygraph examiners who are trained and accredited to deliver one of the nationally recognised sex offender treatment programmes will be required to facilitate a limited number of group work sessions during periods of low national demand for polygraph examinations.
Facilitate sex offending treatment programme according to the programme manual.
Prepare programme sessions in collaboration with colleague facilitator
Debrief post programme session with colleague facilitator
Maintain records on NDelius and IAPS to requirements
Engage with Treatment Management
Prepare reports
Maintain Structured Assessment of Risk and Need reports
Attend 3 way meetings with offender managers as required
Willing to travel across England and Wales NPS Divisions
Local Engagement & Representation
Build and maintain strong working relationships with key partners.
Maintain appropriate links and relationships relevant to Multi Agency Public Protection Arrangements.
Represent the NPS in relevant meetings and workgroups as assigned by the Team Manager.
Work collaboratively with internal and external Providers to ensure appropriate interventions are available to reduce reoffending.
Maintain effective links with local courts and sentences in line with the locally agreed protocols and arrangements
Maintain effective working relationships with the local police Youth Justice Service and other agencies.
Maintain relationships and dialogue with local communities and community groups.
Other Responsibilities
Work to increase public confidence in the work of the NPS and to develop and maintain a positive public profile of the NPS within the team.
To comply with and promote adherence to all NPS policies and procedures at all times
Developing productive working relationships with all colleagues.
Develop own knowledge and skills to meet objectives.
Attend the mandatory American Polygraph Association Seminar every two years in order to maintain APA accreditation.
Engage and respond to mandatory Quality Assurance requirements
The duties/responsibilities listed above describe the post as it is at present and is not intended to be exhaustive. The job holder is expected to accept reasonable alternations and additional tasks of a similar level that may be necessary. Significant adjustments may require re-examination under the Job Evaluation scheme and shall be discussed in the first instance with the Job Holder.
Developing Self and Others
Working Together
Making Effective Decisions
Delivering at Pace
Managing a Quality Service
Adaptable
Inclusive
Problem Solver
Resilient
Excellent Communication Skills
- Diploma in Probation Studies
- Diploma in Social Work (with Probation Option)
- CQSW (with Probation Option.)
Up to date knowledge and expertise of risk management and assessment
Excellent IT skills
To apply for this role you must be able to attend a 10 week Polygraph Examiner residential training course starting on 5/10/26. You would be required to reside at the training site in Leeds Monday - Friday for 10 weeks. This is mandatory training from the role. -
This role requires very regular travel throughout NW and GM Probation Regions.
Working Arrangements & Further Information
The MoJ offers Hybrid Working arrangements where business need allows. This is an informal non-contractual form of flexible working that blends working from your base location different MoJ sites and / or from home (please be aware that this role can only be worked in the UK and not overseas). Some roles will not be suitable for Hybrid Hybrid Working will not suit everyones circumstances. Arrangements will be discussed and agreed with the successful candidate(s) and subject to regular review.
For nationally advertised roles the successful candidate(s) will be appointed to aMoJoffice location which may include their nearest Justice Collaboration Centre or Justice Satellite Office. This will be discussed and agreed on the completion of pre-employment checks.
Some of MoJs terms and conditions of service are changing as part of Civil Service reform. The changes will apply to staff joining MoJ who are new to the Civil Service. Staff joining MoJ from other civil service employers will transfer onto the new MoJ terms if they are already on modernised terms in their current post or onto unmodernised MoJ terms if they are on unmodernised terms at their current post. Details will be available if an offer is made.
Standard full time working hours are 37 hours per week excluding breaks which are unpaid. HMPPS welcomes part-time flexible and job-sharing working patterns where they meet the demands of the role and business needs. All applications for part-time flexible and job-sharing working patterns will be considered in accordance withthe HMPPS Flexible Working policy.
Benefits
The MoJ offers a range of benefits:
Annual Leave
Annual leave is 25 days on appointment and will increase to 30 days after five years service plus public for part-time and job share posts will be calculated on a pro-rata basis
Pension
The National Probation Service is covered by the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) run through the Greater Manchester Pension Fund (GMPF).Please visit for further information.
Please note: Any current Civil Servant who is a member of the PCSPS by accepting an offer of employment to the National Probation Services will be opted out of the PCSPS and auto enrolled into the Local Government Pension Scheme.
Training
The Ministry of Justice is committed to staff development and offers an extensive range of training and development opportunities.
Networks
The opportunity to join employee-run networks that have been established to provide advice and support and to enable the views of employees from minority groups to be expressed direct to senior management. There are currently networks for employees of minority ethnic origin employees with disabilities employees with caring responsibilities women employees and lesbian gay bisexual and transgender.
Eligibility
All candidates are subject to security and identity checks prior to taking up post
Support
- A range of Family Friendly policies such as opportunities to work reduced hours or job share.
- Access to flexible benefits such as voluntary benefits retail vouchers and discounts on a range of goods and services.
- For moves to or from another employer or moves across the Civil Service this can have implications on your eligibility to carry on claiming childcare vouchers. You may however be eligible for alternative government childcare support schemes including Tax Free Childcare. More information can be found onorChildcare Choices.You can determine your eligibility at
- Paid paternity adoption and maternity leave.
- Free annual sight tests for employees who use computer screens.
Working for the Civil Service
TheCivil Service Codesets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.
We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition as outlined in the Civil Service Commissionsrecruitment principles.Should you feel that the recruitment process has breached the recruitment principles you are able to raise a formal complaint in the following order
- To Transformative Business Services (0(Monday to Friday 8am - 6pm) or e mail);
- To Ministry of Justice Resourcing team();
- To the Civil Service Commission (details availablehere)
As a Disability Confident employer MoJ are committed to providing everyone with the opportunity to demonstrate their skills talent and abilities by making adjustments throughout all elements of the recruitment process and in the workplace. MoJ are able to offer an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum selection criteria except in a limited number of campaigns.
You will be able to request reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process within the application form. If you need additional help completing the application form please contact the TBS Recruitment Enquiries Team.
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Diversity & Inclusion
The Civil Service is committed to attract retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see theCivil Service People Planand theCivil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy.
A Great Place to Work for Veterans
The Making the Civil Service a Great Place to work for veterans initiative includes a guaranteed interview scheme to those who meet the minimum criteria to provide eligible former members of the Armed Forces with opportunities to secure rewarding jobs. Allowing veterans to continue to serve their country and to bring highly skilled individuals with a broad range of experience into the Civil Service in an environment which recognises and values your previous service in the Armed Forces.
For further details about the initiative and eligibility requirements visit: Interview Scheme
Civil Service departments are expected to explore redeployment opportunities before making an individual redundant. The MoJ is committed as part of the Redeployment Interview Scheme to providing opportunities to those who are at risk of redundancy.
MoJ is able to offer an interview to eligible candidates who meet the minimum selection criteria except in a limited number of campaigns. Candidates will not be eligible for the Redeployment Interview Scheme if they are applying on promotion.
Civil Service Nationality Rules
This job is broadly open to the following groups:
- UK nationals
- nationals of the Republic of Ireland
- nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
- nationals of the EU Switzerland Norway Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
- nationals of the EU Switzerland Norway Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
- individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
- Turkish nationals and certain family members of Turkish nationals who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service
Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window) list
A reserve list may be held for up to 12 months from which further appointments may be made for the same or similar roles.
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Community Justice integrated with Level 5 Diploma in Probation Practice.
Or a qualification which was recognised at the time of qualification by the
Secretary of State for Justice as per Section 10 of the Offender Management
Act following qualifications gained in England and Wales were
previously recognised as providing such eligibility:
Diploma in Probation Studies
Diploma in Social Work (with Probation Option)
CQSW (with Probation Option)
Community Justice integrated with Level 5 Diploma in Probation Practice.
Or a qualification which was recognised at the time of qualification by the
Secretary of State for Justice as per Section 10 of the Offender Management
Act following qualifications gained in England and Wales were
previously recognised as providing such eligibility:
Diploma in Probation Studies
Diploma in Social Work (with Probation Option)
CQSW (with Probation Option)
Use of Artificial Intelligence (Al)
Artificial Intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application however all examples and statements provided must be truthful factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others or generated by artificial intelligence as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary see ourcandidate guidancefor more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.
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