Polygraph Examiner (Extra-Help)

Job Bulletin San Bernardino County Polygraph Examiner-Extra-Help SALARY $36.93 - $50.85 Hourly$6,401.20 - $8,814.00 Monthly$76,814.40 - $105,768.00 Annually LOCATION San Bernardino, CA JOB TYPE Temporary or Extra-Help JOB NUMBER 23-16192EH-01 DEPARTMENT Sheriff/Coroner OPENING DATE 09/29/2023 CLOSING DATE 12/15/2023 5:00 PM Pacific SALARY $36.93 - $50.85 Hourly$6,401.20 - $8,814.00 Monthly$76,814.40 - $105,768.00 Annually LOCATION San Bernardino, CA JOB TYPE Temporary or Extra-Help JOB NUMBER 23-16192EH-01 DEPARTMENT Sheriff/Coroner OPENING DATE 09/29/2023 CLOSING DATE 12/15/2023 5:00 PM Pacific The Job  The County of San Bernardino Sheriff's Department is recruiting for  Extra-Help Polygraph Examiners who administer polygraph examinations for the Specialized Investigations Division. Responsibilities include administering criminal, pre-employment and administrative polygraph examinations; recording, interpreting and analyzing responses; performing background investigations; and perform related duties as required.For more detailed information, review the Polygraph Examiner job description.Note: This is an Extra-Help position. Successful candidates shall be considered at-will throughout the term of their employment, and will not attain status as a regular county employee.Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as this recruitment may close at any time.CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT 1) Background:  Prior to appointment, applicants will be fingerprinted and must pass an extensive background investigation, including a polygraph examination. Applicants must not have been convicted of a felony.2) Appointment: This is an extra-help position which does not obtain status as a regular County employee.  3) Availability: Incumbents work primarily a day shift.  Minimum Requirements Certificate:  Must possess a current certificate from an American Polygraph Association (APA) accredited Polygraph Examiners Course.  -- AND -- In addition to the Polygraph Examiner Certificate, candidates MUST meet one of the following experience options:Option A: One (1) year of full-time equivalent experience administering polygraph examinations.Option B:  Three (3) years of experience in a law enforcement environment which includes experience conducting interviews and/or interrogations.Substitution:  A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in Criminal Justice, Criminology, Social Science, or other related area may substitute for up to one (1) year of the law enforcement experience as listed in Option B. Desired Qualifications The ideal candidate will exhibit strong oral and written communication skills and have experience administering polygraph examinations.  Experience with Lafayette polygraph LX-4000 or LX-5000 instruments, and a strong working knowledge of the Zone Comparison Technique and numerical scoring is also highly desirable.Membership in good standing with the California Association of Polygraph Examiners (CAPE) is highly desirable. Selection Process You are encouraged to include detailed descriptions of your qualifying experience and skills, as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Sheriff's Department.Application Procedure:  Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by 5:00 PM on Thursday, December 15, 2023. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaire.  To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application.  Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the closing of this recruitment.  Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email.  We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application we have not received your application.  If you require technical assistance, please click HERE to review the Government Jobs online application guide, or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627.  Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by the internet connection, computer or browser used to submit the application.  All communications regarding the selection process will be via email. Applicants are encouraged to check their e-mails frequently to obtain any correspondence associated with this recruitment. Please be sure the email provided on this application is always current; it is your responsibility to update your personal information.  Update your Spam, Junk, Bulk and Firewall settings as needed to ensure that you receive all information pertaining to this recruitment.EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.   ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.Veterans’ Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans’ Preference points. Click here for information and instructions to request Veteran's Preference points.Please click HERE for important Applicant Information and the County Employment Process. Employer San Bernardino County Address 175 West Fifth Street, 1st Floor San Bernardino, California, 92415-0440 Phone (909) 387-8304 TTY Users: 711 Website http://www.sbcounty.gov/jobs Employer San Bernardino County Phone (909) 387-8304 Website http://www.sbcounty.gov/jobs Address 175 West Fifth Street, 1st Floor San Bernardino, California, 92415-0440 Polygraph Examiner-Extra-Help Supplemental Questionnaire * QUESTION 1 INSTRUCTIONS: The information on the Application and your responses to the following supplemental questions will be used in a determination of minimum and desired qualifications. You must ensure that all education/experience referenced on the supplemental questionnaire is clearly described in the Education and work experience section of your application. I have read and understand the above statements. * QUESTION 2 MINIMUM REQUIREMENT: Select below which best describes the requirement you meet for this position. (Review the announcement to determine the Option under which you qualify.) One (1) year of full-time equivalent experience administering polygraph examinations. Three (3) years of experience in a law enforcement environment which includes experience conducting interviews and/or interrogations. None of the above. * QUESTION 3 CERTIFICATE: Applicants must submit a high-quality copy of required certificate, by attaching to this application. Yes, I posses and have attached a valid Polygraph Examiner certificate by an APA accredited polygraph examiners school. I do NOT posses a valid Polygraph Examiner certificate. * QUESTION 4 SPECIALIZED COURSEWORK: Have you completed any specialized courses in police supervision, behavioral analysis, interviewing and interrogation, etc. Yes No * QUESTION 5 SPECIALIZED COURSEWORK: Indicate any specialized courses you have completed, such as police supervision, behavioral analysis, interviewing and interrogation, etc. Include the name of the facility providing each course. If you have not completed any specialized courses, enter "N/A." * QUESTION 6 POLYGRAPH EQUIPMENT: Do you have at least six (6) months of experience using polygraph equipment? Yes No * QUESTION 7 POLYGRAPH EQUIPMENT: List the types of polygraph examination equipment you have used, including computerized equipment. Please indicate the employer(s) where this experience was obtained.Note: Employers listed here must also be listed in the work experience section of the application. If you have not used any polygraph equipment, enter "N/A." * QUESTION 8 INTERVIEWING/INTERROGATIONS EXPERIENCE: Select below which best describes your experience conducting interviews and/or interrogations in a law enforcement environment. Less than 6 months. 6 months to 1 year. More than one year. None. * QUESTION 9 INTERVIEWING/INTERROGATION EXPERIENCE: Describe your experience conducting interviews and/or interrogations in a law enforcement environment. Please indicate the employer(s) where this experience was obtained. If you do not have experience conducting interviews and/or interrogations, please enter, "N.A." Note: Employers listed here must also be listed in the work experience section of the application. * QUESTION 10 Did you hear about this job opportunity at the Sheriff's Expo and Career Fair? Yes No * QUESTION 11 ATTENTION GMAIL USERSWe have become aware of an increase in Gmail's spam filter sensitivity. Due to this change, it is possible that emails coming from San Bernardino County Human Resources may be marked as spam and will not make it into your Gmail inbox. For your convenience, the attached PDF document contains a step-by-step guide to create and apply filters within Gmail. Click this link to download the PDF file. Once downloaded, follow the instructions so that you will receive future emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources. Note: If you apply the filters and still do not receive emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources you can check your www.governmentjobs.com (Neogov) account inbox. All notifications will appear there. I understand * QUESTION 12 Applicant Acknowledgement - Notification via email: As part of our efforts to increase efficiency and promote conservation of resources, human resources uses email to communicate with applicants. Therefore, all future communications regarding this recruitment, including applicant status and testing notifications, will be made via email. Each applicant needs their own email address. We strongly encourage you, as an applicant, to ensure that the email address you have provided us with your application is current, secure, confidential, and readily accessible to you. Adjust Spam and/or other filters so that our emails are accepted. Please carefully read any notices that we send you and follow any instructions provided in a timely manner. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails (i.e., for the non-delivery of our emails or if you fail to check your e-mail on a timely basis). I acknowledge that I have read, understood, and agree to the above. * QUESTION 13 Applicant Acknowledgement - Application Complete: Thank you for taking the time to complete this application and supplemental questionnaire. Please be sure to review all information provided prior to submitting it as you cannot update or revise it once submitted. Your submitted application will be reviewed and evaluated as is. Please do not refer to a resume or other documentation in lieu of completing the employment history section or responding to the supplemental questions; they will not be reviewed or considered. Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email confirmation will be sent to the email address listed on your application. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application we have not received your application. I acknowledge that I have reviewed my application and understand that I will not be able to update or revise any part of it once submitted. * Required Question