Polygrapher PT

Under general supervision, this position interviews and conducts polygraph examinations. Reports to a Police Sergeant.

Interviews and conducts polygraph examinations for applicants seeking employment with the city's police department and/or have access to criminal offender record information; conducts interviews to resolve or clarify discrepancies; develops interrogation format specific to applicant to determine if responses are truthful or deceptive; analyzes and interprets results using polygraph charts and prepares comprehensive written reports to summarize findings.

Performs routine maintenance and upkeep of polygraph instruments and tape recordings; uses polygraph equipment and techniques to determine the validity of responses; analyzes interviewee's physical status such as gestures, breathing patterns, agitation, and mannerism in response to background, and criminal, professional or personal inquiries, testifies in court, completes official reports or documentation of results and safeguards and maintains files in filing system.

Performs other duties as assigned. Individual assignments will be determined by supervisor based on current workload and department needs.

Knowledge of interviewing and interrogation methods, techniques and laws. Knowledge of polygraph principles, practices, and equipment and the physiology and psychological principles involved in polygraph examinations. Knowledge of the basic mechanics and functions of polygraph instruments and the physiological phenomena they record. Knowledge of court procedures and current rules of evidence. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; analyze the results of the examination and make a determination that the examinee is truthful or deceptive.

Maintains high standards of accuracy in exercising duties and responsibilities. Exercises immediate remedial action to correct any quality deficiencies that occur in areas of responsibility. Maintains high quality communication and interacts within department and division, and with co- workers and the general public.

Maintains effective and efficient output of all duties and responsibilities as described under "Essential Job Functions."

Assumes responsibility for doing assigned work and meeting deadlines. Completes assigned work on or before deadlines in accordance with directives, city policy, standards and prescribed procedures. Accepts accountability for meeting assigned responsibilities in the technical, human and conceptual areas.

Attends work regularly and adheres to city policies and procedures regarding absences and tardiness. Provides adequate notice to higher management with respect to vacation time and time-off requests.

Maintains an enthusiastic, self-reliant and self-starting approach to meet job responsibilities and accountabilities. Strives to anticipate work to be done and initiates proper and acceptable direction for completion of work with a minimum of supervision and instruction.

Exercises analytical judgment in areas of responsibility. Identifies problems or situations as they occur and specifies decision objectives. Identifies or assists in identifying alternative solutions to problems or situations. Implements decisions in accordance with prescribed and effective policies and procedures and with a minimum of errors. Seeks expert or experienced advice and researches problems, situations and alternatives before exercising judgment.

Accepts supervisory instruction and direction and strives to meet the goals and objectives of same. Questions such instruction and direction when clarification of results or consequences are justified, i.e., poor communications, variance with city policy or procedures, etc. Offers suggestions and recommendations to encourage and improve cooperation between all staff persons within the department.

Shares knowledge with supervisors and staff for mutual and departmental benefit. Contributes to maintaining high morale among all department employees. Develops and maintains cooperative and courteous relationships with department employees, staffers and managers in other departments, representatives from organizations, and the general public so as to maintain good will toward the department and project a good departmental image. Tactfully and effectively…