Summary
Certified Polygraph ExaminerContractor – Transportation Security AdministrationQualification Requirements/ExpectationsContractors shall, at a minimum:Possess Certification from NCCA or its predecessor institutions; Candidate must be able to provide Certificate confirming graduation from the Psychophysiological Detection of Deception (PPD) program and Certification from the National Center for Credibility Assessment (NCCA) or its predecessor institutions.NCCA CertificationConduct a minimum of two-hundred (200) polygraph examinations;At least two (2) years of experience as a polygraph examiner;Be in current standing with the completion of 80 hours of continuing education, as required for the continuing NCCA certification.Predecessor Institutions AcceptedU.S. Military Police School/Army Polygraph School (USAMPS)Department of Defense Polygraph Institute (DODPI)Defense Academy for Credibility Assessment (DACA)Obtain/Possess Security ClearanceA background investigation (BI) will be completed by TSA Personnel Security and is a requirement for all personnel associated with this contract.Candidates who have worked for a DHS Agency within the last 30 days will be considered for cleared.Agency Specific TrainingTSA Information Technology Security Awareness and Rules of Behavior Training (online – approximately 1 hour).Training must be successfully completed and forwarded to Company within 3 days of receipt of Government issued email.Job Duties/ExpectationsPolygraph Examiners shall follow the provisions found within the Law Enforcement Pre-Employment Test (LEPET) guidelines.Pre-test PreparationsCollect and review all applicable documentation from the Law Enforcement applicant's e- QIP and Personnel Security Division correspondence;Correspond and provide updates to the appointed QC Manager by telephonic and or email protocol;Perform all data analysis;Complete Pre-employment tests;Complete the interview procedures with the Law Enforcement applicant as specified in the Federal Examiners Handbook.Conduct Polygraph Examinations and InterviewsCollect and review all applicable forms; (Miranda, Consent and Medical)Obtain audio recordings of polygraph examinations and upload those recordings to the appropriate Law Enforcement applicant's record, Polygraph File (PF);Properly document examinations results on a Test Data Analysis sheet found in Lafayette software and upload test data/documents to the appropriate Law Enforcement applicant's PF record;Maintain all data entries into the appropriate data collection file designated by the Contractor for archiving;Correspond and provide updates to the appointed QC Manager;Administer test question review, in-test and post-test procedures with the Government LE applicant in accordance with the Federal Examiners Handbook.Polygraph Examination Reporting RequirementsAll polygraph examination reports presented to the QC Manager shall be complete, clear, timely, and consistent:Complete – examinations must address all requirements.Clarity – examination report shall be clear and concise.Timeliness – examination report shall be submitted on or before the due date as specified.Consistent – examinations should consistently follow our requirements outlined in the polygraph procedures within the Federal Examiner's Handbook, NCCA.Upon the completion of a polygraph examination, the contractor shall provide, within five (5) business days, a complete and accurate polygraph examination report to the designated QC Manager.Travel Requirements – Testing LocationsAtlantic City, New JerseyAtlanta, GeorgiaDallas, TexasLos Angeles, CaliforniaMiami, Florida*Subject to ChangeNO PAID TRAVELWork SchedulingCompany managed work scheduled based on your confirmed availability.Polygraph EquipmentProvided by Potomac Management Solutions. TSA utilizes Lafayette Instruments to complete examinations.#J-18808-Ljbffr
Job Description
Certified Polygraph ExaminerContractor – Transportation Security AdministrationQualification Requirements/ExpectationsContractors shall, at a minimum:Possess Certification from NCCA or its predecessor institutions; Candidate must be able to provide Certificate confirming graduation from the Psychophysiological Detection of Deception (PPD) program and Certification from the National Center for Credibility Assessment (NCCA) or its predecessor institutions.NCCA CertificationConduct a minimum of two-hundred (200) polygraph examinations;At least two (2) years of experience as a polygraph examiner;Be in current standing with the completion of 80 hours of continuing education, as required for the continuing NCCA certification.Predecessor Institutions AcceptedU.S. Military Police School/Army Polygraph School (USAMPS)Department of Defense Polygraph Institute (DODPI)Defense Academy for Credibility Assessment (DACA)Obtain/Possess Security ClearanceA background investigation (BI) will be completed by TSA Personnel Security and is a requirement for all personnel associated with this contract.Candidates who have worked for a DHS Agency within the last 30 days will be considered for cleared.Agency Specific TrainingTSA Information Technology Security Awareness and Rules of Behavior Training (online – approximately 1 hour).Training must be successfully completed and forwarded to Company within 3 days of receipt of Government issued email.Job Duties/ExpectationsPolygraph Examiners shall follow the provisions found within the Law Enforcement Pre-Employment Test (LEPET) guidelines.Pre-test PreparationsCollect and review all applicable documentation from the Law Enforcement applicant's e- QIP and Personnel Security Division correspondence;Correspond and provide updates to the appointed QC Manager by telephonic and or email protocol;Perform all data analysis;Complete Pre-employment tests;Complete the interview procedures with the Law Enforcement applicant as specified in the Federal Examiners Handbook.Conduct Polygraph Examinations and InterviewsCollect and review all applicable forms; (Miranda, Consent and Medical)Obtain audio recordings of polygraph examinations and upload those recordings to the appropriate Law Enforcement applicant's record, Polygraph File (PF);Properly document examinations results on a Test Data Analysis sheet found in Lafayette software and upload test data/documents to the appropriate Law Enforcement applicant's PF record;Maintain all data entries into the appropriate data collection file designated by the Contractor for archiving;Correspond and provide updates to the appointed QC Manager;Administer test question review, in-test and post-test procedures with the Government LE applicant in accordance with the Federal Examiners Handbook.Polygraph Examination Reporting RequirementsAll polygraph examination reports presented to the QC Manager shall be complete, clear, timely, and consistent:Complete – examinations must address all requirements.Clarity – examination report shall be clear and concise.Timeliness – examination report shall be submitted on or before the due date as specified.Consistent – examinations should consistently follow our requirements outlined in the polygraph procedures within the Federal Examiner's Handbook, NCCA.Upon the completion of a polygraph examination, the contractor shall provide, within five (5) business days, a complete and accurate polygraph examination report to the designated QC Manager.Travel Requirements – Testing LocationsAtlantic City, New JerseyAtlanta, GeorgiaDallas, TexasLos Angeles, CaliforniaMiami, Florida*Subject to ChangeNO PAID TRAVELWork SchedulingCompany managed work scheduled based on your confirmed availability.Polygraph EquipmentProvided by Potomac Management Solutions. TSA utilizes Lafayette Instruments to complete examinations.#J-18808-Ljbffr
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