Polygraph Examiner (Central Intelligence Agency)

Summary

Job Description Skip to contentSkip to AI SearchSkip to main navUS Gov Early CareersPolygraph Examiner (Central Intelligence Agency)Recruitment began on October 23, 2026and the job listing Expires on February 1, 2027Full-timePolygraph Examiners assess the credibility of individuals as part of the personnel security process, determine eligibility for access to classified information, and interpret physiological data.As a Polygraph Examiner for CIA, you will assess the credibility of individuals in support of CIA's mission. Your career at CIA as a Polygraph Examiner begins with a four-year tour of duty primarily located in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. You must be a federally certified polygraph examiner or be willing and able to complete CIA's Polygraph Examiner Program which provides training and certification to meet this requirement. Upon successful completion of the federal Polygraph Examiner Program, you will receive Polygraph Premium Pay, a significant addition to your base salary. After your initial four-year tour, you may express interest for additional polygraph tours to hone your expertise or seek new skills through other opportunities in the Office of Security.Polygraph examiners typically conduct two polygraph sessions per day and must work an alternate work schedule comprised of one week of 9-hour days and a second week with three 9- hour days, an 8-hour day, and Friday of that week off. This is known as a 5/4-9 schedule and results in a three-day weekend every other week. This schedule can make for a fast paced, demanding, and, at times, unrelenting job, but the challenge is worth it.Domestic and foreign travel opportunities may be available after a proven record of performance.Minimum Qualifications Interested candidates should be passionate about the ideals of our American republic, committed to upholding the rule of law and the U.S. Constitution, and committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government. Hiring decisions will not be based on race, sex, color, religion, or national origin.Excellent verbal and written communication skillsAnalytic skillsStrong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with a broad cross-section of society, sometimes under stressful conditionsAbility to work both independently and in a team environmentConfidence to have your work scrutinized and the grace to accept feedbackHigh levels of trustworthiness, tenacity, professional and personal integrity, and loyalty to the United StatesAbility to meet the minimum requirements for joining CIA, including U.S. citizenship and a background investigationDesired Qualifications Professional experience or training/certification in interviewing, investigation or elicitationAbility to “think on your feet” and adapt in a fast-paced environmentCurrent or previously qualified federal polygraph examiner certificationKnowledge of counterintelligence arenaExperience working with Security Executive Agent Directive 4 (SEAD 4).#J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Description

Job Description Skip to contentSkip to AI SearchSkip to main navUS Gov Early CareersPolygraph Examiner (Central Intelligence Agency)Recruitment began on October 23, 2026and the job listing Expires on February 1, 2027Full-timePolygraph Examiners assess the credibility of individuals as part of the personnel security process, determine eligibility for access to classified information, and interpret physiological data.As a Polygraph Examiner for CIA, you will assess the credibility of individuals in support of CIA's mission. Your career at CIA as a Polygraph Examiner begins with a four-year tour of duty primarily located in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. You must be a federally certified polygraph examiner or be willing and able to complete CIA's Polygraph Examiner Program which provides training and certification to meet this requirement. Upon successful completion of the federal Polygraph Examiner Program, you will receive Polygraph Premium Pay, a significant addition to your base salary. After your initial four-year tour, you may express interest for additional polygraph tours to hone your expertise or seek new skills through other opportunities in the Office of Security.Polygraph examiners typically conduct two polygraph sessions per day and must work an alternate work schedule comprised of one week of 9-hour days and a second week with three 9- hour days, an 8-hour day, and Friday of that week off. This is known as a 5/4-9 schedule and results in a three-day weekend every other week. This schedule can make for a fast paced, demanding, and, at times, unrelenting job, but the challenge is worth it.Domestic and foreign travel opportunities may be available after a proven record of performance.Minimum Qualifications Interested candidates should be passionate about the ideals of our American republic, committed to upholding the rule of law and the U.S. Constitution, and committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government. Hiring decisions will not be based on race, sex, color, religion, or national origin.Excellent verbal and written communication skillsAnalytic skillsStrong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with a broad cross-section of society, sometimes under stressful conditionsAbility to work both independently and in a team environmentConfidence to have your work scrutinized and the grace to accept feedbackHigh levels of trustworthiness, tenacity, professional and personal integrity, and loyalty to the United StatesAbility to meet the minimum requirements for joining CIA, including U.S. citizenship and a background investigationDesired Qualifications Professional experience or training/certification in interviewing, investigation or elicitationAbility to “think on your feet” and adapt in a fast-paced environmentCurrent or previously qualified federal polygraph examiner certificationKnowledge of counterintelligence arenaExperience working with Security Executive Agent Directive 4 (SEAD 4).#J-18808-Ljbffr