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Job Description
Announcement Number: 52609 Open to all qualified persons. Posted 10/16/2025 Close Date: 10/23/2025
Recruiter:
KARI HOLCOMB
Phone: (775)684-4475
Email: k.holcomb@dps.state.nv.us Applications accepted for another 7 Days 1 Hrs 31 Mins
The Position
Polygraph/Background Examiners conduct polygraph examinations of parolees, probationers, and lifetime supervision offenders in criminal cases and/or applicants for employment, as requested by State and local law enforcement agencies and other agencies within the State; conduct preemployment background investigations for sworn employment candidates for the Department of Public Safety.
The Department of Public Safety is recruiting for a Polygraph/Background Examiner in the Parole & Probation Division in Las Vegas. Polygraph/Background Examiners will conduct polygraph examinations of parolees, probationers, and lifetime supervision offenders. Examiners will complete both maintenance polygraphs for sex offenders, as well as pre-employment background investigation polygraphs for Department of Public Safety employment candidates. Examiners will complete polygraphs as directed by NRS, Department policies and SOP's, and Division Directives. Polygraph examiners will review case information and/or meet with officers or other investigative personnel to identify topics/issues to be covered during the polygraph examination. Based on issues and or topics identified, Polygraph Examiners will determine the appropriate polygraph technique and what questions to ask during the examination. Polygraph Examiners will act in a professional manner and represent the Department positively and impartially. At the conclusion of the polygraph examination, Polygraph/Background Examiners will complete reports in a timely fashion based on established policies and procedures.
***THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE***
To see full Class Specifications visit: http://hr.nv.gov/Resources/ClassSpecs/Class_Specifications-11_0/
To Qualify:
In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications) Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in criminal justice, psychology, sociology, social work, business or public administration, or related field, and one year of professional experience in a law enforcement, social or behavioral services environment conducting background investigations and/or offender interviews to elicit responses pertaining to background history; writing and presenting comprehensive reports of findings; and managing a caseload; OR an Associate's degree from an accredited college or university in criminal justice, psychology, sociology, social work, public or business administration or related field, and two years of professional experience as described above; OR graduation from high school or equivalent education and three years of professional experience as described above; OR current licensure as a Polygraph Examiner; OR two years of experience as a Polygraph/Background Examiner Trainee in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above. (See Special Requirements and Informational Note) Special Notes Candidates must qualify for, and successfully complete, the polygraph examiner licensure within one year of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment for the Polygraph/Background Supervisor and the Polygraph/Background Examiner. Special Requirements Candidates must successfully complete a background investigation to include fingerprinting and criminal history check prior to consideration for appointment. The Examination Application Evaluation Exam The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process. INFORMATIONAL LINKS For more information about state employment, visit the following:
Division of Human Resource Management: http://hr.nv.gov
Public Employees Retirement System: http://www.nvpers.org
Public Employees Benefits Program: https://pebp.nv.gov/
More Benefits Information: http://nvjobs.nv.gov/Applicants/EB
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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STATE OF NEVADA
Show moreThe presence of Nevada's earliest inhabitants, beginning about 12,400 years ago, is marked by many petroglyphs and archaeological sites. Baskets, decoys, and ingenious traps are evidence of the resourcefulness of these early people in a harsh and arid environment.
European explorers traveled through Nevada in the early 19th century, but it was not until 1851 that the first settlements were established. An Act of Congress created the Territory of Nevada on March 2, 1861. James W. Nye of New York was appointed Nevada's first Territorial Governor by President Abraham Lincoln later that year. On October 31, 1864, President Lincoln proclaimed Nevada's admission to the Union as the 36th state. The State's first elected Governor, Henry Blasdel, took office on December 5, 1864.
Today, Nevada is the nation's seventh largest state in land area. Several hundred mountain ranges cross its landscape, many with elevations over 10,000 feet. In contrast, the State's lowest point (along the Colorado River) is only 470 feet above sea level. From majestic mountains to desert valleys, nature has endowed Nevada with diverse and unique ecosystems.
The Nevada Legislature has honored the State's natural resources and cultural heritage with a variety of State designations described below.
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