Polygraph Examiner-AG
Ohio Attorney General's Office See More Job Openings by This Employer
- Full Time
- United States of America - OHIO - Franklin County
Certification from a polygraph school recognized by the appointing authority. 1 course in anatomy or equivalent; or five years law enforcement investigative experience. Must possess a valid Ohio Drivers License.
-Or alternative, equivalent evidence of the Major Worker Characteristics noted above.
-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.
Job Skills\: Professional, Active Learning, Attention to Detail, Interpreting Data, Written Communication, Verbal Communication
Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.
About Us:
The Ohio Attorney General’s Office has played a vital role in shaping Ohio’s past and present and the work it does today helps chart the state’s future. The office consists of nearly 30 distinct sections that advocate for consumers and victims of crime, assist the criminal justice community, provide legal counsel for state offices and agencies, and enforce certain state laws. In these and other capacities, staff members interact with tens of thousands of Ohioans each year.
At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:
- Medical Coverage
- Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
- Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
- Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
- Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
- Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)
*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.
What you’ll do\:
Staff at BCI work every day to provide the highest level of service. This includes special agents who are on call 24/7 to offer investigative assistance at crime scenes, knowledgeable scientists and forensic specialists using cutting-edge technology to process evidence to bring criminals to justice, and criminal intelligence analysts and identification specialists who help local law enforcement solve cases. Experienced special agents, forensic scientists, and other law enforcement experts' staff BCI's three main divisions\: 1) Identifications 2) Investigations and 3) Laboratory.
The duties for this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Under administrative supervision conducts an assortment of polygraph exams ,as appropriate, in criminal matters at request of law enforcement agencies and for internal pre-employment screening. This may occur both from the London, OH office and from other offices across the State of Ohio.- Obtains case facts from investigative officials.
- Determines subjects mental & physical suitability for testing & his/her version of case facts.
- Psychologically condition subject for examination by either stimulating or reducing anxieties as necessary to produce only physiological changes required for chart interpretation.
- Formulates & reviews relevant & irrelevant control questions appropriate for case.
- Analyzes recorded physiological reactions to opinionate truth or deception.
- Conducts post-test interrogation to elicit truth from persons found to be deceptive.
- Takes statements for presentation to investigators & courts.
- Assists investigators in determining course of investigation to follow based on test results.
- Prepares written report of examination including opinion as to subject’s truthfulness or deception & any information obtained concerning offense for presentation to investigators & courts.
- Testifies in court concerning results of polygraph examinations &/or confessions or admissions obtained from the subject.
- Performs related miscellaneous lab duties.
- Maintains, repairs & calibrates instruments.
- Keeps current with improved or new techniques.
- Prepares and provides presentations to law enforcement, colleges and universities, community groups, and the general public.
- Gives lectures to community groups.
- Other special projects as assigned.
The Attorney General’s Office is a dynamic organization that offers career opportunities across many different disciplines to people from all backgrounds and experiences. We do not discriminate in any way. All people are equal under the law, and it is so at the AGO. This is a workplace where talent gains you entry and performance determines your career path. Staff can join and lead employee resource groups and participate in online or in-person events to learn about the experiences of others.
Employees of the Attorney General's Office must have been in their current positions for at least 12 months in order to be eligible for consideration.
The Attorney General's Office may fill additional, similar positions as a result of this posting.
The Ohio Attorney General’s Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
AGO#\: 25-02-027
Background Check Information\:
Selected candidate(s) will be subject to the following background checks:
Criminal history
Driving record
Taxes
Drug Test
Polygraph Test
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