Polygraph Examiner - Department Of Homeland Security : Job Details

Summary

Joining the Secret Service, Office of Field Operations will allow you to conduct polygraph examinations as part of national security and suitability investigations for background checks. The polygraph examination is a critical tool used to ensure the integrity of personnel and safeguard sensitive information.

For definitions of terms found in this announcement, please click here.

Summary

Joining the Secret Service, Office of Field Operations will allow you to conduct polygraph examinations as part of national security and suitability investigations for background checks. The polygraph examination is a critical tool used to ensure the integrity of personnel and safeguard sensitive information.

For definitions of terms found in this announcement, please click here.

Overview

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Accepting applications

Open & closing dates

10/01/2025 to 10/16/2025

Salary $90,025 to - $117,034 per year

Salary listed reflects the General Schedule (Base) table and, if applicable, will be adjusted to include the locality pay of the worksite location.

Pay scale & grade GS 13

Locations

Los Angeles, CA

1 vacancy

Jacksonville, FL

1 vacancy

Miami, FL

1 vacancy

Atlanta, GA

1 vacancy

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Indianapolis, IN

1 vacancy

Kansas City, MO

1 vacancy

Brooklyn, NY

1 vacancy

Independence, OH

1 vacancy

Philadelphia, PA

1 vacancy

Pittsburgh, PA

1 vacancy

Houston, TX

1 vacancy

Irving, TX

1 vacancy

Remote job No Telework eligible No Travel Required 50% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position. Relocation expenses reimbursed No Appointment type Permanent Work schedule Full-time Service Competitive

Promotion potential

13

Job family (Series)

* 1810 General Investigation

Supervisory status No Security clearance Sensitive Compartmented Information Drug test Yes Position sensitivity and risk Special-Sensitive (SS)/High Risk

Trust determination process

* Credentialing

* Suitability/Fitness

* National security

Financial disclosure No Bargaining unit status No

Announcement number INV-NP-12806286-25-DE Control number 847085600

This job is open to

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The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)

Federal employees whose job, agency or department was eliminated and are eligible for priority over other applicants.

Clarification from the agency

U.S. Citizens, lnteragency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) eligibles and Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) employees.

Duties

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The selectee will serve as an Polygraph Examiner in the Office of Field Operations. Typical work assignments include:

* Serving as a technical advisor to field agents and investigative teams regarding evidence corroboration through polygraph examinations outcomes.

* Scheduling, planning and conducting criminal and personnel security polygraph examinations.

* Advising internal and external stakeholders on the appropriate use of polygraph examination in criminal investigations, statutory and regulatory requirements, and interview techniques.

Apply for this exciting opportunity to impact the Secret Service's investigative and protective mission. This Polygraph Examiner position starts at a base salary of $90,025.00, GS-13 step 1, with potential to $117,034.00 GS-13 step 10.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

* U.S. Citizenship is required.

* Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service.

If selected for this position, you will be required to:

* Obtain and maintain a Top-Secret Tier 5 clearance. For more information visit OPM Mythbuster Page.

* Submit a credit check after a conditional offer of employment has been accepted.

* Submit to a drug test prior to your appointment and random drug testing while you occupy the position.

* Submit to a polygraph examination.

* Obtain and maintain Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) access.

As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider:

* your performance and conduct;

* the needs and interests of the agency;

* whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and

* whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Upon completion of your probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Qualifications

To be considered qualified for this position you must meet the following qualification requirements for the respective grade level in which you are applying.

You qualify for the GS-13 level (starting base salary $$90,025.00) if you possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level performing duties such as:

* Performing various test interviews to assess truthfulness and gather relevant information to conduct a polygraph examination.

* Interpreting and evaluating physiological responses recorded during polygraph examinations to determine consistency with truthful and deceptive behavior.

* Documenting findings and conclusions from polygraph examination reports for use in investigations or adjudications.

* Advising stakeholders in polygraph-related matters, including providing testimony in legal or administrative settings.

Selective Placement Factor: In addition to the minimum qualifications described above, you must meet the following requirement to be considered qualified for the position: Must possess a Federal Polygraph Certification from the National Center of Credibility Assessment (NCCA).

The qualification requirements listed above must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Additional information

DHS uses E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities.

If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306, Declaration for Federal Employment, and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application, prior to entry on duty. False statements on any part of the application may result in withdrawal of offer of employment, dismissal after beginning work, fine, or imprisonment.

The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act prohibits the Department of Homeland Security and its Components from requesting an applicant's criminal history record before that individual receives a conditional offer of employment. In accordance with 5 U.S. Code 9202(c) and 5 C.F.R 920.201 certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Chance to Compete Act. Applicants who believe they have been subjected to a violation of the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act, may submit a written complaint to [email protected].

More than one selection may be made from this announcement if additional identical vacancies in the same title, series, grade and unit occur.

Applying to this announcement certifies that you give permission for DHS to share your application with others in DHS for similar positions.

The Department of Homeland Security encourages persons with disabilities to apply, to include persons with intellectual, severe physical or psychiatric disabilities, as defined by 5 CFR 213.3102(u), and/or Disabled Veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30 percent or more as defined by 5 CFR 315.707. Veterans, Peace Corps/VISTA volunteers, and persons with disabilities possess a wealth of unique talents, experiences, and competencies that can be invaluable to the DHS mission. If you are a member of one of these groups, you may not have to compete with the public for federal jobs. To determine your eligibility for non-competitive appointment and to understand the required documentation, click on the links above or contact the Servicing Human Resources Office listed at the bottom of this announcement.

The Secret Service prohibits employees from having visible body markings (including but not limited to tattoos, body art, and branding) on the head, face, neck, hand and fingers (any area below the wrist bone) (exception: a single conservative and unobtrusive tattoo in the form of a ring is authorized on one finger).

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Benefits

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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays.

Other benefits may include flexible work schedules; telework; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers. DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities. For more information, go to the DHS Careers website and select Benefits. Disabled veteran leave will be available to any federal employee hired on or after November 5, 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30 percent or more.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your application will be rated on the extent and quality of your experience, education and training relevant to the duties of the position. All answers provided in the online process must be substantiated by your resume. The competencies or knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform this job are:

* Problem Solving

* Technical Competence

* Technical Credibility

Structured Resume Review: Subject matter experts (SMEs) will review your resume to determine your technical qualifications for this position based on the required specialized experience. SMEs will review ONLY two (2) pages of your resume, starting at your work experience. SMEs will not review additional information beyond your resume (e.g., cover letter, links embedded in your resume). Applicants passing the structured resume review will be referred for further consideration.

Veterans: Qualified preference eligible veterans who meet the eligibility and qualification requirements will be placed above non-preference eligibles. View information on veterans' preference.

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) Eligibles: If you have never worked for the Federal government, you are not ICTAP eligible. View information about ICTAP eligibility on OPM's Career Transition Resources website. To be considered eligible under ICTAP, you must be deemed qualified based on the structured resume review, as described above. In addition, you must submit the supporting documents listed under the required documents section of this announcement.

An interview may be required for this position. If an interview is required, failure to complete the interview may result in removal from further consideration.

Any offers of employment made pursuant to this announcement will be consistent with all applicable authorities, including Presidential Memoranda, Executive Orders, interpretive U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) guidance, and Office of Management and Budget plans and policies concerning hiring. These authorities are subject to change.

Benefits

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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays.

Other benefits may include flexible work schedules; telework; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers. DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities. For more information, go to the DHS Careers website and select Benefits. Disabled veteran leave will be available to any federal employee hired on or after November 5, 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30 percent or more.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

Required documents

Required Documents

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In addition to addressing the vacancy specific questions, you must also submit the following documentation:

* Resume - In order to receive credit for experience contained in an uploaded resume, your employment history should show relevant work experience in month/year format (MM/YYYY), reflecting starting date and ending date, and include the number of hours worked per week. A resume must be no more than two pages. If your resume exceeds two-pages, the USAJOBS database will not allow the application to be submitted.

* Certification: Must submit a copy of Federal Polygraph Certification from the National Center for Credibility Assessment (NCCA).

* Are you a veteran? Submit Member Copy 4 of your DD-214 or other (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) and/or documentation of service-connected disability. If claiming 10-point preference, you will need to submit a Standard Form (SF-15), Application for 10-point Veterans' Preference. If applying based on eligibility under the Veterans Opportunity to Work (VOW) Act, you must submit certification from the Armed Forces that you will be discharged or released from active duty within 120 days from the date on the certification. This must indicate your dates of service, your rank, and confirm that you will be separated under honorable conditions. View VEOA information on Feds Hire Vets.

* Are you claiming special priority selection rights under the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP)? Submit a copy of your agency notice, a copy of your most recent performance appraisal (with at least a satisfactory rating), and a copy of your most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, noting your current position, grade level, and duty location.

* Are you a Current or Former political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee? Submit a copy of your applicable SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, along with a statement that provides the following information regarding your most recent political appointment: Position title, Type of appointment (Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee) Agency, Beginning and ending dates of appointment.