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.
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.
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.