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City of Austin - JOB DESCRIPTION

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Polygraph Examiner
FLSA: Standard/Non-Exempt EEO Category: (30) Technicians
Class Code: 17075 Salary Grade: OD9
Approved: October 24, 1997 Last Revised: September 11, 2017

Purpose:
  Under general supervision, uses comprehensive knowledge, and standardized principles, practices, and procedures, in administering polygraph examinations.
Duties, Functions and Responsibilities:
  Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
  1. Schedules, administers, examines, and analyzes polygraph tests to suspects in criminal cases, perspective employees of the Austin Police Department, and employees in investigations of improper actions, provides consultation (before and after testing) and final reports.
  2. Administers psychological evaluations.
  3. Conducts case study investigations, interviews, and interrogations with examinees and suspects.
  4. Assists in investigations, record, and report confessions.
  5. Appears and testifies as an expert and resource witness in District, State, and/or Federal Court. 
  6. Provides training on techniques and procedures of administering polygraph tests.
  7. Develops tests and testing techniques.  Tests equipment and tools (stimulation tests).
  8. Keeps abreast of new polygraph technology, procedures, standards, and laws.
Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:
  None.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
  • Knowledge of city practice, policy, procedure, statutes, ordinances, and criminal law.
  • Skill in oral and written communication.
  • Skill in using computers and related software applications.
  • Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
  • Skill in handling conflict and uncertain situations.
  • Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
  • Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
  • Ability to quickly recognize and analyze irregular events.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective communication and working relationships with city employees and the public.
Minimum Qualifications:
 
  • Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, with major coursework in a field related to the job.  

OR

  • Five (5) years of experience in investigations. 
Licenses and Certifications Required:
 

None

This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty required of the position given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of management to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision. The listing of duties and responsibilities shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.