Temporary Polygraph Examiner

About The Position
The County of Riverside's Human Resources Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) seeks to fill a Temporary Polygraph Examiner position to support the Riverside County Sheriff's Office . This recruitment is for a temporary position located in Riverside on an
as-needed basis.
Under direction, administers polygraph examinations for sworn and non-sworn candidates as part of the background investigation process for positions in the Sheriff's Office.

This classification is characterized by the overall responsibility for providing the polygraph examination services component of pre-employment testing and evaluation and for providing professional consultation with the County Sheriff's Department and other related parties. This is a non-sworn classification and does not have law enforcement duties and responsibilities.

Meet the Team

Benefits of Working for the County of Riverside

Examples Of Essential Duties

• Administer the polygraph examination portion of background investigations for sworn and non-sworn personnel.
• Operate related electronic recording equipment; calibrate polygraph machine; select the appropriate polygraph technique in order to produce charts that record accurate physiological responses; prepare various technical and confidential reports.
• Perform various background and polygraph investigations which include pre-test and post-test interviews with both law enforcement personnel as well as the subject being examined.
• Explain the polygraph examination process to the subject in order to diminish inappropriate anxieties and to meet acceptable standards set forth by the American Polygraph Association.
• Monitor state and federal laws; update procedures affecting polygraph and background investigations.
• Review and analyze the rules and regulations of Peace Officer Standards and Training as they relate to background investigations.
• Represent the Sheriff's Department with various County departments and other law enforcement agencies in matters related to polygraph and background investigations.
• Attend seminars and give presentations on polygraph instruction.
• Keep abreast of all local, state, federal, and other regulatory agency laws, rules, regulations, and policies and procedures applicable to the program to ensure compliance.
• Ensure the maintenance of records; prepare correspondence and reports as required.
• Participate in management staff meetings to assist in the development of program policies, procedures and objectives.

Minimum Qualifications
Must be a member in good standing with the California Association of Polygraph Examiners (CAPE).

Must possess current certificate from an American Polygraph Association (APA) accredited Polygraph Examiners Course.

License/Certificate: Possession of a valid California Driver License may be required.

Knowledge of: Polygraph procedures necessary to conduct polygraph exams; investigative procedures such as tactics, strategy and questioning; how to attach components such as blood pressure cuff, fingerplates and pneumatic tubes in order to properly record physiological response patterns; supervisory principles and practices including planning, delegating and controlling the work of subordinates; current legislative changes and statistical trends and their effects; rules and regulations sufficient to comply with standards and legal requirements set forth by the State of California.

Ability to: Interrogate subjects effectively; recognize and resolve possible causes of inconsistent responses in polygraph test procedures; maintain good relationships with employees, supervisors and persons being examined, often under difficult circumstances; communicate orally in order to provide or obtain job-related information; maintain records and write reports in a clear and concise manner; use cognitive skills necessary to conduct polygraph examinations and prepare for court or administrative testimony; analyze data at a level sufficient to understand technical, statistical and theoretical reports; inspect polygraph instrument for malfunction and make minor repairs; analyze polygraph examination results; make impartial and technically correct decisions.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
What's Next?
This recruitment is open to all applicants.

For specific questions regarding this position, please contact Jesus Berrelleza at jberrelleza

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APPLICATION INFORMATION
Veteran's Preference
The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify, upload a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service, and a copy of your spouse's letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans' preference. The Veterans Preference Policy, C-3 is available here:

Reasonable Accommodations
The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation, please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at:

Proof of Education
If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter, upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov