What are the responsibilities and job description for the Polygraph Examiner - Part-Time ($29.22/hr) position at Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department?
***This recruitment will remain open continuously, allowing our agency to continue to accept applications from qualified candidates, and may close unexpectedly.
All LVMPD part time positions are limited to work 19 hours per week and 988 hours per year. Polygraph Examiner - Part-Time is paid at $29.22 an hour. The current schedule is Mondays and/or Fridays, 7:00 am - 4:00 pm.
Definition
Incumbents provide polygraph services to include administration of pre-employment examinations for the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) and other public agencies.
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DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This is a part-time position not subject to the competitive requirements of the LVMPD Civil Service Rules.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receive direction from supervisory and management staff.
Training, Education and Experience
SATISFACTORY COMPLETION OF AN ACCREDITED/RECOGNIZED BASIC COURSE OF INSTRUCTION IN POLYGRAPH AND- A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and one year of experience in investigation or polygraph examination; OR
- An associate degree from an accredited college or university and three years of experience in investigation or polygraph examination; OR
- A high school diploma or GED and five years of experience in investigation or polygraph examination
- Knowledge of Directed Lie Screening Test (DLST) and federally supported techniques.
- Knowledge of Limestone polygraph examination equipment.
- Knowledge of and ability to demonstrate effective interview techniques.
- Maintained Continuing Education.
- Personal Appearance: While on duty, and/or representing the Department, uniformed or otherwise, all Department employees will be neat and clean in their appearance in public. Employees are prohibited from attaching, affixing, or displaying objects, articles or jewelry on or through the nose, tongue, eyebrow or other exposed body part, except the ears for females, while on duty. Employees are prohibited from stretching or "gauging" their earlobes. All jewelry implants will not be exposed or visible while on duty. Tattoos or branding will not be exposed or visible while on duty and/or representing the Department. Such markings must be covered by clothing. Markings that cannot be covered by clothing will be covered using neutral-toned bandages or patches except for hands, neck, head, or face tattoos. Makeup is not permissible to cover a tattoo. Tattoos or branding anywhere on the body that promote racism/discrimination, indecency, extremist or supremacist philosophies, lawlessness, violence, or contain sexually explicit material are prohibited.
- Endurance sufficient to walk, stand, or sit for extended periods of time.
- Dexterity sufficient to operate small office equipment.
- Stooping, bending, reaching, lifting, pulling; and for operating computers and other office equipment.
- Vision sufficient for effective discrimination and perception for making observations and recognizing images.
- Strength and mobility sufficient to lift light items, such as equipment in the office.
- Hearing sufficient to hear conversations and directions in person and over the radio and the telephone.
Application Filing
Applications must be submitted online and received by the posted closing date and time. Decisions on an applicant's qualifications for this position will be made solely on the information contained in the application and therefore, should be filled out in its entirety.
To determine your status after submitting an employment application, you may access your account by going to https://www.governmentjobs.com/Applications/Index/lvmpd.
Application Screening (Pass/Fail)
As vacancies arise, successful candidates will be contacted to schedule their interviews and/or background process.
Additional Selection Processes
If you successfully complete the above selection process, you will undergo a thorough background investigation. The background investigation takes approximately 90 to 120 days to complete. You must also meet the LVMPD Hiring Standards. LVMPD employees participate in the Department’s random drug screening process. For more information on the background process, click https://www.protectthecity.com/applicants/employment-standards
Please visit the FAQs available on our employment site for a listing of the LVMPD's open competitive selection and employment policies, and other pertinent information. Please visit https://www.protectthecity.com for additional information pertaining to the LVMPD and its hiring process.
Inquiries
Questions regarding this selection process may be directed to:
- Bobi Jo Conner, Human Resources Technician, 702-828-4308, b12832c@lvmpd.com
- Daphne Diso, Analyst, 702-828-8529, m15434d@lvmpd.com
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