What are the responsibilities and job description for the Polygraphist- Police Department position at City of Port St. Lucie?
The City of Port St. Lucie is an equal opportunity employer.
This specialized position will be responsible for administering polygraph examinations for sworn officer applicants, civilian applicants, and all interns and volunteers requiring clearance for secure areas. The polygrapher will conduct polygraph examinations, interpret results, and conduct subsequent interviews regarding deception.
This position is an Essential classification and will be required to report to duty before, during. and immediately after a civil emergency.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
- Keeps the mission, vision, and values of the City of Port St. Lucie at the forefront of decision- making and action; builds strategic and collaborative relationships and interacts with others in a way that builds confidence and trust; provides excellent customer service by taking action to accomplish objectives, maintains high levels of work and productivity by generating innovative solutions to work situations.
- Works in conjunction with the Sworn Recruiter/ Background Investigator in scheduling candidates for examinations.
- Administers audio/ video recorded polygraph examinations to candidates under consideration within the police department.
- Scores and evaluates polygraph charts for suitability and analysis.
- Interprets results from testing.
- Possess strong interviewing skills.
- Prepares comprehensive and confidential reports resulting from each polygraph within three business days to background investigators/ recruiters.
- May assist with conducting background investigations.
- Other administrative duties may be assigned.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma required. One (1) or more years of experience in working for a law enforcement agency, with knowledge of police background policy and procedures required.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
- Polygraph Basic Training Certification (PEAK) from an American Polygraph Association (APA) required.
- Possession of valid Florida driver’s license and maintenance of clean driving record required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
- High level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations.
- Working knowledge of Lafayette equipment.
- Knowledge of polygraph examination procedures.
- Exhibit strong oral and written communication skills. Prior experience administering polygraph examinations.
- Experience with Lafayette polygraph LX-4000 or LX- 5000 instruments.
- Strong working knowledge of the Zone Comparison Technique and numerical scoring is highly desirable.
- Current membership in good standing with The Florida Association of Polygraph Examiners. Knowledge of office practices and procedures.
- Skill in the use of business English, spelling, and punctuation to prepare documents, compose letters, etc.
- Skill in the operation of a computer, keyboard, polygraph equipment, and other office equipment. Ability to input, access, and retrieve information from a computer.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and the public.
- Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally.
- Ability to focus on the positive in every situation.
- Ability to model respect for individuals, teams, and the organization.
- Ability to stay centered when challenged.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Ability to follow through with assigned tasks.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, hear, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to sit for long periods, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand, stoop, kneel, and crouch. The employee must frequently lift and/ or move up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is low
Salary : $70,571
