Polygraph Examiner

Job Description

The Job

San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department is recruiting for Full-Time 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; preparing written reports; and conducting background investigations.

For more detailed information, refer to the Polygraph Examiner job description.

Candidates with bilingual skills (Spanish/English) are encouraged to apply.

Additional compensation is associated with positions that require bilingual skills.

EXCELLENT BENEFITS

To review job-specific benefits, refer to: Summary of Benefits and the Memoranda of Understanding (MOU) .

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) Availability: Incumbents work primarily a day shift; may be required to work on-call and occasionally evenings or weekends.

3) Travel: Travel throughout the County may be required and employees will be required to make provisions for such transportation.

4) Training: Must complete a minimum of thirty-two (32) hours of AAPP, APA, CAPE or NPA polygraph related training every two (2) years. Membership in AAPP, APA, CAPE and/or NPA is required upon completion of probation.

Minimum Requirements

Certificate: Must possess a current certificate from an American Polygraph Association (APA) accredited Polygraph Examiners Course.

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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

Spanish/English Bilingual Skills are highly desirable and should be noted on the application. Candidates who wish to be considered for bilingual positions must indicate bilingual ability on the application and will be subject to a bilingual screening.

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

There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in your Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. The most highly qualified candidates, based on the evaluation results, will be referred for an interview. Be sure to include in your application and supplemental questions your experience in meeting the minimum requirements.

Application Procedure : To be considered for this excellent opportunity, please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by 5:00 p.m. Friday, October 9, 2026 . 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.

Additional Information and Resources:

If you need technical assistance, 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 your internet connection, computer, or browser when submitting an 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form (Download PDF) within one week of the recruitment filing deadline.
Veterans' Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouses or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Policy .

For more important details, review the Applicant Information and County Employment Process

Technical & Inspection Unit

San Bernardino County offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of other voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.

Please review the appropriate Summary of Benefits * for more information

Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County’s Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Employee Benefits website for more detailed information.

*Retirement benefits subject to change.

Closing Date/Time: 10/9/2026 5:00 PM Pacific