POLYGRAPH EXAMINER

This Recruitment is for MULTIPLE locations: (1) MSP Glen Burnie Barrack, Anne Arundel County and (1) MSP Headquarters, Baltimore County

It is important that all experience be fully documented. Failure to ANSWER ALL SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS SPECIFICALLY AND ACCURATELY may cause the candidate to be rejected.

PLEASE FILL OUT THE APPLICATION COMPLETELY.

➢The application is part of the examination process. Your answers will determine your eligibility to participate in the next phase of the selection process.

➢ Clearly describe your qualifications in detail. Credit cannot be given for education, training, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities that you fail to indicate.

➢ Do not leave any answer spaces blank; if a question does not apply, write "N/A".

➢ Although you may attach a resume to further describe your qualification, it does not substitute for completing the application form. An incomplete application form may result in disqualification. Do NOT write "see resume" in your work history or responses to supplemental questions.

➢ Failure to comply with these instructions may result in disqualification.

➢ Read the Job Announcement carefully for specific filing instructions, supplemental questions, and final filing dates.

Department of Maryland State Police

Criminal Enforcement Division – Polygraph Unit

MSP Headquarters

1201Reisterstown Road

Pikesville, MD 21208

Department of Maryland State Police

Criminal Enforcement Division – Polygraph Unit

Glen Burnie Barrack

6801 Aviation Blvd.

Glen Burnie, MD 21061

The position conducts pre-employment polygraph examinations for sworn and civilian applicants of the Maryland State Police and allied agencies throughout Maryland in accordance with the Maryland Police and Corrections Training Commission mandate requiring police applicants to undergo pre-employment truth verification testing.

The position conducts polygraph examinations for sensitive internal investigations and criminal investigations for the Maryland State Police and allied agencies and post-conviction polygraph examinations on sexual offenders who are on parole or probation under the supervision of the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services. The position prepares written reports of polygraph test results and testifies as an expert witness in courts of law regarding polygraph related issues.

Administers computerized lifestyle pre-employment, criminal, and internal investigation polygraph examinations for the Maryland State Police and allied agencies in accordance with American Polygraph Association and American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) standards.

Conducts post-conviction polygraph examinations on sexual offenders who are on parole or probation under the supervision of the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services.

Reviews criminal investigation files and reports to determine whether investigative information in criminal cases meets the standard for administering a polygraph examination. Provides investigative guidance to investigators.

Performs polygraph pre-test interviews during which the examinee is provided an explanation of the anatomy and physiology aspects of polygraph testing relating to the autonomic nervous system, the physiology of lying, psychological aspects of polygraph testing, and explanation of pneumograph, electrodermal, and cardiovascular components that will be attached to the examinee during testing.

Properly attaches polygraph components on an examinee's body so that data collected during the examination can be analyzed appropriately and an opinion rendered.

Formulates and reviews appropriate polygraph test questions with the examinee, including relevant, comparison, symptomatic, and irrelevant questions.

Collects polygraph charts during the in-test phase of the examination.

Uses standardized polygraph test techniques, procedures, and question formats which have achieved a scientific database sufficient to support and demonstrate validity and reliability and have been evaluated according to published methods for that particular procedure and provides for numerical scoring and quantification of the chart data and have not been modified without the support of published validity and reliability studies for that particular modification.

Interprets, analyzes, and evaluates polygraph charts.

Renders a diagnostic opinion as to the veracity of the subject tested
Conducts posttest interviews and interrogations. Prepares detailed reports with test result findings for discovery/prosecution in court proceedings.

Maintains a complete log and file of all persons examined.

Testifies in court and administrative hearings as an expert witness.

Performs maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, and calibrations of computerized polygraph instruments.

Trains new polygraph examiners during minimum eight-week intradepartmental internship.

Provides oral instructional presentations relating to polygraph as requested to academy and in service training classes.

Adheres to the code of ethics and standards of practice established by the American Polygraph Association and American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM).
Attends continuing education courses in the field of polygraph.

Evaluates processes and makes suggestions to decrease turnaround time and improve operations within the Polygraph Unit.

Prepares weekly and monthly polygraph related statistical summaries and reports.

Consults Department Legal Counsel Unit on issues relating to polygraph.

Consults Department Human Resources Division on issues related to pre-employment applicant processing.

Provides polygraph advice and information to Department Command Staff and administrators.

Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with Department personnel, allied agency personnel, and prosecutor office personnel.

Effectively communicates with defense counsel during criminal and internal polygraph examinations.

Effectively communicates with a diverse group of people from ages 12 and up during polygraph examinations.

Conducts polygraph examinations at the request of the Governor's Office and Maryland Attorney General's Office in matters relating to clemency hearings.

Ensures appropriate liability release forms are explained and signed by appropriate individuals during adult and juvenile polygraph examinations.

Performs other related duties as assigned by the Commanding Officer.

Experience: Five years of experience, three years of experience in criminal investigative work with a recognized law enforcement agency, including one year of experience administering Polygraph examinations and two years of additional experience in professional work in law enforcement.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and three years of experience in criminal investigative work with a recognized law enforcement agency, including one year of experience administering Polygraph examinations for the required experience.

2. Candidates may substitute the possession of a graduate degree from an accredited college or university for one of the three years of the required general criminal investigative experience.

3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in Law Enforcement classifications or Criminal Investigator or Special Agent specialty codes in the Counter Intelligence or Special Investigations field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

Preference will be given to applicants who possess the following preferred qualifications. It is important that you include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Certified to administer post-conviction sex offender polygraph examinations

2. Five (5) years of experience administering polygraph examinations

1. Employees in this classification are required to meet mandatory standards for continuing education every two years, as determined by the American Polygraph Association. Employees who fail to obtain the required continuing education credits shall be subject to disciplinary action including demotion, suspension and dismissal.

2. Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.

Only candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be considered for this classification. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.  Successful candidates will be placed on the Eligible List categorized as BEST QUALIFIED, BETTER QUALIFIED OR QUALIFIED and remain eligible for consideration for at least one (1) year from the date of examination. The list will be used by the hiring agency to select employees.  

The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training and experience related to the requirements of the position. You may be required to complete a qualifications supplement, or the rating may be based on your application.  Report all experience and education that is related to this position. Applicants may be given a physical examination and will be subject to an interview, background investigation, polygraph examination and substance abuse testing.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

NOTE: Currently, applicants are limited to uploading one file. As a result, it is strongly urged that those applying upload ALL required and additional documents (undergraduate and graduate transcripts, resumes, etc.) as one file. If you are unable to apply online, you may submit an application via mail. The Maryland State Application Form can be found online.

Completed applications, required documentation and any required addendums may be mailed to:

Maryland State Police

Human Resources Division

1201 Reisterstown Road

Pikesville, MD 21208

ATTN: Kirsten M. Clouse

Kirstenm.clouse@maryland.gov

*If you have any questions about this recruitment, please contact the Maryland State Police at 410-653-4349. 

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*We thank our Veterans for their service to our country and encourage them to apply.

*As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.

*Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

It is the policy of the Maryland State Police to comply with all applicable federal and state laws prohibiting employment discrimination and to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, gender, identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, belief or opinion, sex, sexual orientation or any other protected status.