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1. Polygraph Examiner

Washington, DC
Posted Jun 26, 2025 Found Apr 5, 2026 at 5:57pm Via Indeed
Washington, DC
Location
Full-time
Job Type
Security Clearance Required
Clearance
Potomac Management
Employer
Data completeness
69%

Position Details

Job Category
Polygraph Examiner
Experience Required
2+ years
Education
Graduation from Psychophysiological Detection of Deception (PPD) program
Employee Type
Contractor
Department
Transportation Security Administration [1] Source [1]
"Contractor – Transportation Security Administration"
Work Location
No [2] Source [2]
"Testing Locations with specific cities listed"
Open To
Nationwide recruiting [3] Source [3]
"ALSO RECRUITING NATIONWIDE"

Security & Clearance

Security Clearance
Security Clearance Required [4] Source [4]
"Obtain/Possess Security Clearance"
Polygraph
Background Investigation Required [5] Source [5]
"A background investigation (BI) will be completed by TSA Personnel Security and is requirement for all personnel associated to this contract"

Key ResponsibilitiesThe specific duties and tasks you will perform in this role

  • Follow the provisions found within the Law Enforcement Pre-Employment Test (LEPET) guidelines [6] Source [6]
    "...* Training must be successfully completed and forwarded to Company within 3 days of receipt of Government issued email. Job Duties/Expectations..."
  • Collect and review all applicable documentation from the Law Enforcement applicant's e-QIP and Personnel Security Division correspondence [7] Source [7]
    "...Polygraph Examiners shall follow the provisions found within the Law Enforcement Pre\-Employment Test (LEPET) guidelines. Pre\-test preparations, which shall include:..."
  • Correspond and provide updates to the appointed QC Manager by telephonic and or email protocol [8] Source [8]
    "...* Collect and review all applicable documentation from the Law Enforcement applicant's e\- QIP and Personnel Security Division correspondence; * Correspond and provide updates to the appointed QC Manager by telephonic and or email protocol;..."
  • Perform all data analysis [9] Source [9]
    "...* Correspond and provide updates to the appointed QC Manager by telephonic and or email protocol;..."
  • Complete Pre-employment tests
  • Complete the interview procedures with the Law Enforcement applicant as specified in the Federal Examiners Handbook [9] Source [9]
    "...* Correspond and provide updates to the appointed QC Manager by telephonic and or email protocol;..."
  • Collect and review all applicable forms (Miranda, Consent and Medical)
  • Obtain audio recordings of polygraph examinations and upload those recordings to the appropriate Law Enforcement applicant's record, Polygraph File (PF) [10] Source [10]
    "...Conduct polygraph examinations and interviews: * Collect and review all applicable forms; (Miranda, Consent and Medical) * Obtain audio recordings of polygraph examinations and upload those recordings to the appropriate Law Enforcement applicant's record, Polygraph File (PF);..."
  • Properly document examinations results on a Test Data Analysis sheet found in Lafayette software and upload test data/documents to the appropriate Law Enforcement applicant's PF record [11] Source [11]
    "...* Obtain audio recordings of polygraph examinations and upload those recordings to the appropriate Law Enforcement applicant's record, Polygraph File (PF); * Properly document examinations results on a Test Data Analysis sheet found in Lafayette software and upload test data/documents to the appropriate Law Enforcement applicant's PF record;..."
  • Maintain all data entries into the appropriate data collection file designated by the Contractor for archiving [12] Source [12]
    "...* Properly document examinations results on a Test Data Analysis sheet found in Lafayette software and upload test data/documents to the appropriate Law Enforcement applicant's PF record; * Maintain all data entries into the appropriate data collection file designated by the Contractor for archiving;..."
  • Correspond and provide updates to the appointed QC Manager [8] Source [8]
    "...* Collect and review all applicable documentation from the Law Enforcement applicant's e\- QIP and Personnel Security Division correspondence; * Correspond and provide updates to the appointed QC Manager by telephonic and or email protocol;..."
  • Administer test question review, in-test and post-test procedures with the Government LE applicant in accordance with the Federal Examiners Handbook
  • Provide complete, clear, timely, and consistent polygraph examination reports
  • Submit complete and accurate polygraph examination report to the designated QC Manager within five (5) business days upon completion of a polygraph examination

Qualifications

RequiredThe minimum qualifications you must meet to be considered for this position
  • Possess Certification from NCCA or its predecessor institutions [13] Source [13]
    "...Contractors shall, at a minimum: Possess Certification from NCCA or its predecessor institutions;..."
  • Provide Certificate confirming graduation from the Psychophysiological Detection of Deception (PPD) program [14] Source [14]
    "...Possess Certification from NCCA or its predecessor institutions; Candidate must be able to provide Certificate confirming graduation from the Psychophysiological Detection of Deception (PPD) program and Certification from the National Center for Credibility Assessment (NCCA) or its predecessor institutions...."
  • Certification from the National Center for Credibility Assessment (NCCA) or its predecessor institutions [15] Source [15]
    "...Candidate must be able to provide Certificate confirming graduation from the Psychophysiological Detection of Deception (PPD) program and Certification from the National Center for Credibility Assessment (NCCA) or its predecessor institutions...."
  • Conduct a minimum of two-hundred (200) polygraph examinations
  • At least two (2) years of experience as a polygraph examiner
  • Be in current standing with the completion of 80 hours of continuing education, as required for the continuing NCCA certification [16] Source [16]
    "...* At least two (2\) years of experience as a polygraph examiner; and * Be in current standing with the completion of 80 hours of continuing education, as required for the continuing NCCA certification...."
  • Obtain/Possess Security Clearance [17] Source [17]
    "...* Department of Defense Polygraph Institute (DODPI) * Defense Academy for Credibility Assessment (DACA)..."
Education

Graduation from Psychophysiological Detection of Deception (PPD) program [18] Source [18]
"Candidate must be able to provide Certificate confirming graduation from the Psychophysiological Detection of Deception (PPD) program"

Experience

2+ years required [19] Source [19]
"At least two (2) years of experience as a polygraph examiner"

Required Training

TSA Information Technology (IT) Security Awareness and Rules of Behavior Training [20] Source [20]
"TSA Information Technology (IT) Security Awareness and Rules of Behavior Training (online – approximately 1 hour)"

Certifications

NCCA Certification [15] Source [15]
"...Candidate must be able to provide Certificate confirming graduation from the Psychophysiological Detection of Deception (PPD) program and Certification from the National Center for Credibility Assessment (NCCA) or its predecessor institutions...."
Certification from National Center for Credibility Assessment (NCCA) or predecessor institutions

Technical Skills & Tools

Polygraph examination administration Data analysis [9] Source [9]
"...* Correspond and provide updates to the appointed QC Manager by telephonic and or email protocol;..."
Interview procedures [9] Source [9]
"...* Correspond and provide updates to the appointed QC Manager by telephonic and or email protocol;..."
Audio recording collection and upload Documentation and reporting Lafayette software [11] Source [11]
"...* Obtain audio recordings of polygraph examinations and upload those recordings to the appropriate Law Enforcement applicant's record, Polygraph File (PF); * Properly document examinations results on a Test Data Analysis sheet found in Lafayette software and upload test data/documents to the appropriate Law Enforcement applicant's PF record;..."
Federal Examiners Handbook knowledge

Compensation & BenefitsThe compensation and benefits package offered with this position

Polygraph Equipment Provided by Potomac Management Solutions

How to ApplyStep-by-step instructions for submitting your application

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Required DocumentsDocuments you must include with your application — resume, transcripts, certifications, etc.

Certificate confirming graduation from the Psychophysiological Detection of Deception (PPD) program, Certification from the National Center for Credibility Assessment (NCCA) or its predecessor institutions

Work Conditions

Travel
Required travel to testing locations with no paid travel [21] Source [21]
"NO PAID TRAVEL"
Schedule
Company managed work scheduled based on your confirmed availability
Geographic Mobility
Required [22] Source [22]
"Testing Locations: Atlantic City, New Jersey, Atlanta, Georgia, Dallas, Texas, Los Angeles, California, Miami, Florida"

Sources & Citations

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1"Contractor – Transportation Security Administration"
2"Testing Locations with specific cities listed"
3"ALSO RECRUITING NATIONWIDE"
4"Obtain/Possess Security Clearance"
5"A background investigation (BI) will be completed by TSA Personnel Security and is requirement for all personnel associated to this contract"
6"...* Training must be successfully completed and forwarded to Company within 3 days of receipt of Government issued email. Job Duties/Expectations..."
7"...Polygraph Examiners shall follow the provisions found within the Law Enforcement Pre\-Employment Test (LEPET) guidelines. Pre\-test preparations, which shall include:..."
8"...* Collect and review all applicable documentation from the Law Enforcement applicant's e\- QIP and Personnel Security Division correspondence; * Correspond and provide updates to the appointed QC Manager by telephonic and or email protocol;..."
9"...* Correspond and provide updates to the appointed QC Manager by telephonic and or email protocol;..."
10"...Conduct polygraph examinations and interviews: * Collect and review all applicable forms; (Miranda, Consent and Medical) * Obtain audio recordings of polygraph examinations and upload those recordings to the appropriate Law Enforcement applicant's record, Polygraph File (PF);..."
11"...* Obtain audio recordings of polygraph examinations and upload those recordings to the appropriate Law Enforcement applicant's record, Polygraph File (PF); * Properly document examinations results on a Test Data Analysis sheet found in Lafayette software and upload test data/documents to the appropriate Law Enforcement applicant's PF record;..."
12"...* Properly document examinations results on a Test Data Analysis sheet found in Lafayette software and upload test data/documents to the appropriate Law Enforcement applicant's PF record; * Maintain all data entries into the appropriate data collection file designated by the Contractor for archiving;..."
13"...Contractors shall, at a minimum: Possess Certification from NCCA or its predecessor institutions;..."
14"...Possess Certification from NCCA or its predecessor institutions; Candidate must be able to provide Certificate confirming graduation from the Psychophysiological Detection of Deception (PPD) program and Certification from the National Center for Credibility Assessment (NCCA) or its predecessor institutions...."
15"...Candidate must be able to provide Certificate confirming graduation from the Psychophysiological Detection of Deception (PPD) program and Certification from the National Center for Credibility Assessment (NCCA) or its predecessor institutions...."
16"...* At least two (2\) years of experience as a polygraph examiner; and * Be in current standing with the completion of 80 hours of continuing education, as required for the continuing NCCA certification...."
17"...* Department of Defense Polygraph Institute (DODPI) * Defense Academy for Credibility Assessment (DACA)..."
18"Candidate must be able to provide Certificate confirming graduation from the Psychophysiological Detection of Deception (PPD) program"
19"At least two (2) years of experience as a polygraph examiner"
20"TSA Information Technology (IT) Security Awareness and Rules of Behavior Training (online – approximately 1 hour)"
21"NO PAID TRAVEL"
22"Testing Locations: Atlantic City, New Jersey, Atlanta, Georgia, Dallas, Texas, Los Angeles, California, Miami, Florida"

Original Job Posting

This is the original employer listing. Key details are extracted and displayed in the sections above.

ALSO RECRUITING NATIONWIDE

Certified Polygraph Examiner

Contractor – Transportation Security Administration

Qualification Requirements/Expectations

Contractors shall, at a minimum:

Possess Certification from NCCA or its predecessor institutions;

Candidate must be able to provide Certificate confirming graduation from the Psychophysiological Detection of Deception (PPD) program and Certification from the National Center for Credibility Assessment (NCCA) or its predecessor institutions.

NCCA Certification means that the examiner has completed the following:

* Conduct a minimum of two\-hundred (200\) polygraph examinations;
* At least two (2\) years of experience as a polygraph examiner; and
* Be in current standing with the completion of 80 hours of continuing education, as required for the continuing NCCA certification.

The following predecessor institutions are acceptable.

* U.S. Military Police School/Army Polygraph School (USAMPS)
* Department of Defense Polygraph Institute (DODPI)
* Defense Academy for Credibility Assessment (DACA)

Obtain/Possess Security Clearance

A background investigation (BI) will be completed by TSA Personnel Security and is requirement for all personnel associated to this contract.

* Candidates who have worked for a DHS Agency within the last 30 days will be considered for cleared.

Agency Specific Training:

TSA Information Technology (IT) Security Awareness and Rules of Behavior Training (online – approximately 1 hour)

* Training must be successfully completed and forwarded to Company within 3 days of receipt of Government issued email.

Job Duties/Expectations

Polygraph Examiners shall follow the provisions found within the Law Enforcement Pre\-Employment Test (LEPET) guidelines.

Pre\-test preparations, which shall include:

* Collect and review all applicable documentation from the Law Enforcement applicant's e\- QIP and Personnel Security Division correspondence;
* Correspond and provide updates to the appointed QC Manager by telephonic and or email protocol;
* Perform all data analysis;
* Complete Pre\-employment tests;
* Complete the interview procedures with the Law Enforcement applicant as specified in the Federal Examiners Handbook

Conduct polygraph examinations and interviews:

* Collect and review all applicable forms; (Miranda, Consent and Medical)
* Obtain audio recordings of polygraph examinations and upload those recordings to the appropriate Law Enforcement applicant's record, Polygraph File (PF);
* Properly document examinations results on a Test Data Analysis sheet found in Lafayette software and upload test data/documents to the appropriate Law Enforcement applicant's PF record;
* Maintain all data entries into the appropriate data collection file designated by the Contractor for archiving;
* Correspond and provide updates to the appointed QC Manager; and
* Administer test question review, in\-test and post\-test procedures with the Government LE applicant in accordance with the Federal Examiners Handbook.

Polygraph Examination Reporting Requirements:

All polygraph examinations reports presented to the QC Manager shall be complete, clear, timely, and consistent:

* Complete – examinations must address all requirements.
* Clarity – examination report shall be clear and concise.
* Timeliness – examination report shall be submitted on or before the due date as specified.
* Consistent – examinations should consistently follow our requirements outlined in the polygraph procedures within the Federal Examiner's Handbook, NCCA.

Upon the completion of a polygraph examination, the contractor shall provide, within five (5\) business days, a complete and accurate polygraph examination report to the designated QC Manager.

Travel Requirements:

**Testing Locations\*:**

Atlantic City, New Jersey

Atlanta, Georgia

Dallas, Texas

Los Angeles, California

Miami, Florida

* Subject to Change

NO PAID TRAVEL

Work Scheduling:

Company managed work scheduled based on your confirmed availability.

Polygraph Equipment:

Provided by Potomac Management Solutions.

TSA utilizes Lafayette Instruments to complete examinations.

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