INVESTIGATIVE PROGRAM SPECIALIST (POLYGRAPH EXAMINER)

All Polygraph Examiners hired must be certified by the National Center for Credibility Assessment (NCCA) by attending the Basic Federal Polygraph Training Program. Individuals who are not currently certified through an official designation of the NCCA under the Defense Academy for Credibility Assessment or the Department of Defense Polygraph Institute, the NCCA requires candidates to meet the qualification basic requirements detailed below to be admitted into the training program, this will require you to submit your transcripts to establish eligibility to attend the NCCA and meet all the basic requirements listed below in addition to the specialized experience. Individuals who are certified and are establishing eligibility based on certification through a prior official designation of the NCCA under the Defense Academy for Credibility Assessment or Department of Defense Polygraph Institute must provide your certificate as appropriate and meet the specialized experience listed below. Transcripts required if you are unable to provide NCCA certification documentation at the time of application. Basic Requirements: A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university; at least two years of investigative experience with a recognized U.S. Government agency or other law enforcement agency; Successful completion of a Psychophysiological Detection of Deception (PDD) polygraph examination; and Be at least 25 years of age You qualify for this position if you meet the basic requirement listed above AND possess the experience, as described below: Experience: You qualify for the GS-12 grade level if you possess 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, performing duties such as: Selecting appropriate polygraph techniques based on a thorough review and analysis of all available documentation on the investigation; Analyzing physiological data collected to determine the results of the polygraph examination; Conducting in-depth interrogations in an attempt to elicit admissions or confessions if deception is indicated by test results. You qualify for the GS-13 grade level if you possess 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, performing duties such as: Adapting polygraph techniques to the situation, using experience and ability to recognize when administrative cases become criminal investigations; Collecting evidence while maintaining all lawful and legal standards throughout the polygraph interview process. (e.g., administering Miranda warnings, obtaining sworn written statements of confession); Conducting in-depth interviews and interrogations in an attempt to elicit admissions or confessions if deception is indicated by test results; NOTE: Your resume must explicitly indicate how you meet these requirements, otherwise you will be found ineligible. Please see the “Required Documents” section below for additional resume requirements. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. You must meet all qualification requirements, including education if applicable to this position, subject to verification at any stage of the application process by 11/18/2024. You may be asked to provide a copy of your recent performance appraisal and/or incentive awards. Additionally, if you are a former federal employee, and have been separated from Federal service for over 52 weeks, it is recommended that you submit your most recent rating of record (performance appraisal) when applying. The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office. Background Investigation: U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is a federal law enforcement agency that requires all applicants to undergo a thorough background investigation prior to employment in order to promote the agency’s core values of vigilance, service to country, and integrity. During the screening and/or background investigation process, you will be asked questions regarding any felony criminal convictions or current felony charges, the use of illegal drugs (e.g., marijuana, cocaine, heroin, LSD, methamphetamines, ecstasy), and the use of non-prescribed controlled substances including any experimentation, possession, sale, receipt, manufacture, cultivation, production, transfer, shipping, trafficking, or distribution of controlled substances. For additional information, review the following links: Background investigation and the e-QIP process.
Organizational Location: This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Professional Responsibility, Credibility Assessment Division. Location is negotiable to the following locations: Tucson, AZ Seattle, WA San Diego, CA Portland, ME Newark, NJ Valley Stream (JFK), NY San Antonio, TX McAllen, TX Aliso Viejo, CA Minneapolis, MN El Paso, TX