Polygraph Examiner

Introduction
Multicounty recruitment for polygraph examiners in Maryland State Police (MSP) Glen Burnie and Baltimore County.
All experience must be fully documented. Complete the application form to remain eligible for the next selection phase.
Clearly describe your qualifications; resume attachment does not substitute for a finished application.
No answer spaces may be left blank; write ‘N/A’ if a question does not apply.
Failure to comply may result in disqualification.
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Department of Maryland State Police, Criminal Enforcement Division – Polygraph Unit.
MSP Headquarters: 1201 Reisterstown Road, Pikesville, MD 21208.
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 statewide, per the Maryland Police and Corrections Training Commission mandate requiring police applicants to undergo pre‑employment truth verification testing.
The role also administers polygraph examinations for sensitive internal investigations, criminal investigations, 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.
Preparing written reports and testifying 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 meets the standard for administering a polygraph examination.
Provides investigative guidance to investigators.
Performs polygraph pre‑test interviews, explains the anatomy and physiology of polygraph testing, attaches polygraph components, formulates appropriate test questions, collects polygraph charts, analyzes and interprets chart data, renders diagnostic opinion, conducts post‑test interviews and interrogations, prepares detailed reports for discovery/prosecution, maintains logs and files, testifies in court and administrative hearings, performs maintenance and calibration of polygraph instruments, trains new examiners, provides oral instructional presentations, adheres to ethics and standards of practice, attends continuing education, evaluates processes, prepares statistical summaries, consults legal counsel, consults HR, provides polygraph advice to command staff, establishes effective working relationships with personnel, communicates with defense counsel, conducts examinations for clemency hearings, ensures liability release forms are signed, and performs related duties as assigned by the Commanding Officer.

• Five 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 professional law enforcement experience.
• Substitution options: A bachelor’s degree plus three years of criminal investigative work, a graduate degree in lieu of three years of required experience, or U.S. Armed Forces commissioned officer experience in law enforcement classifications.

• Certified to administer post‑conviction sex offender polygraph examinations.
• Five (5) years of experience administering polygraph examinations.

Employees must meet mandatory standards for continuing education every two years as determined by the American Polygraph Association. Failure to obtain required continuing education credits may lead to disciplinary action.…