DefinitionIncumbents provide polygraphic services to include interviews, interrogations, and administration of polygraph tests for criminal, internal, and pre-employment investigations for the LVMPD and other public agencies. Distinguishing Characteristics
This position serves at the pleasure of the Sheriff and is not subject to the competitive requirements of the Civil Service Rules of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department.
Click here to view a complete copy of the job description, including environmental and physical conditions.Best Candidates Will Have- Attended and successfully completed a polygraph school that is accredited or recognized by the American Association of Police Polygraphists (AAPP) or the American Polygraph Association (APA); AND
- A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and 1 year's experience in investigation or polygraphic examination; OR
- An Associate's degree from an accredited college or university and 3 year's experience in investigation or polygraphic examination; OR
- A high school diploma or GED and and 5 year's experience in investigation or polygraphic examination;
- Experience as a polygraph examiner with a law enforcement agency performing criminal, internal, and pre-employment polygraph exams.
- Advanced investigative experience in a law enforcement agency.
- The ability to exemplify the Department values, both on and off duty.
Conditions of EmploymentIn addition to the General Conditions of Employment found
here,the following specific conditions of employment apply to this position:
- Be a citizen/naturalized citizen or permanent resident alien without conditions on status of the United States of America by the closing date of the announcement.
- Be at least 18 years old by the closing date of the announcement.
- Participate in the LVMPD Mental Wellness Program.
- Personal Appearance:While on duty, and/or representing the Department, uniformed or otherwise, all Department employees will be neat and clean in their appearance in public. Employees are prohibited from attaching, affixing, or displaying objects, articles or jewelry on or through the nose, tongue, eyebrow or other exposed body part, except the ears for females, while on duty. Employees are prohibited from stretching or "gauging" their earlobes. All jewelry implants will not be exposed or visible while on duty. Tattoos or branding will not be exposed or visible while on duty and/or representing the Department. Such markings must be covered by clothing. Markings that cannot be covered by clothing will be covered using neutral-toned bandages or patches except for hands, neck, head, or face tattoos.Makeup is not permissible to cover a tattoo. Tattoos or branding anywhere on the body that promote racism/discrimination, indecency, extremist or supremacist philosophies, lawlessness, violence, or contain sexually explicit material are prohibited.
Application FilingApplications,
letters of interests,
resumes/curriculum vitaes,
proof of satisfactory completion of a basic course of instruction in polygraphic techniques, and
certificates in any specialized training must be submitted online and received by the posted closing date and time. Decisions on an applicant's suitability for this position may be made solely on the information contained in the application and
required documents and therefore, should be filled out in its entirety.
*Applicants MUST attach a copy of the following to their application at the time of submission. Failure to attach the required documents will result in automatic disqualification.- Letter of Interest (describing interest and qualifying experience, 1 page maximum).
- Resume/Curriculum Vitae.
- Proof of satisfactory completion of a basic course of instruction in polygraphic techniques (to include name of polygraph school attended, and date of attendance).
- Certificates in any specialized training (optional).
Selection Process*
As qualified candidates apply, top candidates will be contacted for interviews.
*The LVMPD reserves the right to modify the selection processes in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards.
Additional Selection Processes
If you successfully complete the above selection process, you will undergo a thorough background investigation, including a polygraph exam. A polygraph examination can be stressful and may affect existing medical or psychological conditions or ongoing treatment. Candidates are
encouraged to consult with their personal physicians to discuss whether the polygraph will affect a condition or treatment and then follow the guidance of their medical professional.
The background investigation takes approximately 90 to 120 days to complete. You must also meet the LVMPD Hiring Standards. LVMPD employees participate in the Department’s random drug screening process. For more information on the background process, click
https://youtu.be/LpAUnwRbT9o for a quick video or
https://www.protectthecity.com/applicants/employment-standards/background-investigation for specific information.
InquiriesQuestions regarding the application process may be directed to:
Questions regarding the position may be directed to:
If you require assistance or special accommodations during any part of the application process, contact Analyst Kriza Dagdag at k16830d@lvmpd.com or (702) 828-5519.
