POLYGRAPH EXAMINER 5780

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

Under general supervision, an employee in this class prepares and administers polygraph examinations related to police investigations. The incumbent also utilizes a polygraph instrument to assess the veracity of statements made by Police Officer candidates. Consultations with investigators enable the incumbent to formulate questions administered to the subject. The work is performed under the supervision of the Chief of Detectives of the Police Department. Work is reviewed through conferences and written reports. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Consults with police personnel wishing to obtain specific information;

Acts to psychologically prepare the interviewee for the polygraph test;

Presents questions which will elicit specific information;

Attends professional seminars and reviews periodicals for equipment associated with the polygraph instrument;

Operates and maintains the polygraph instrument;

Tailors questions to various forms dependent on the person's status as suspect, witness or job applicant;

Evaluates spoken responses as well as facial expressions and body language;

Verifies and analyzes truth content of statements made by Police Officer candidates in pre-employment interviews;

Expresses findings in written reports which are clear, legible and concise;

Reaches conclusions based on available information;

Lectures before groups and students regarding polygraph operation;

Initiates and maintains records relating to the duties of the Polygraph Section, including scheduled appointments, supply accounts and budgetary needs;

Presents expert testimony in criminal court or at a civil proceeding.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Good knowledge of polygraph examination techniques which encompass question formulation; good observation capabilities; good knowledge of polygraph chart analysis, including heart rate, blood pressure, respiration, galvanic skin response or other changes; ability to utilize chart analysis to determine veracity of subject's statements; ability to skillfully operate polygraph equipment; ability to express oneself clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

OPEN COMPETITIVE

Either:

(a) Graduation from a New York State or Regionally accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree and at least two (2) years of investigative experience as a Certified Polygraph Examiner; or,

(b) Graduation from a New York State or Regionally accredited college or university with an Associate's Degree and four (4) years of investigative experience at least two (2) years of which must have been as a Certified Polygraph Examiner; or,

(c) Graduation from a standard senior high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma recognized by the New York State Department of Education and six (6) years of investigative experience, at least two (2) years of which must have been as a Certified Polygraph Examiner.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT

Candidates must be certified graduates of a polygraph school approved by the New York State Education Department or a polygraph school in another state, duly licensed under the laws of such state.

Candidates must have graduated from a polygraph school with at least 250 hours of curriculum.

09/19/89

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive

RR1/22/03