| Location | San Bernardino, CA |
| Salary | $83,137.60–$117,332.80 Per Year |
Polygraph Examiner
Salary
$83,137.60 - $117,332.80 Annually
Location
San Bernardino, CA
Job Type
Full-time
Job Number
26-16192-01
Department
Sheriff/Coroner
Opening Date
09/26/2026
Closing Date
10/9/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
FLSA
Non-Exempt
The Job
San Bernardino County Sheriffs Department is recruiting for Full-Time Polygraph Examiners who administer polygraph examinations for the Specialized Investigations Division. Responsibilities include administering criminal, pre-employment and administrative polygraph examinations; recording, interpreting and analyzing responses; preparing written reports; and conducting background investigations.
For more detailed information, refer to the Polygraph Examiner job description.
Candidates with bilingual skills (Spanish/English) are encouraged to apply.
Additional compensation is associated with positions that require bilingual skills.
EXCELLENT BENEFITS
To review job-specific benefits, refer to: Summary of Benefits and the Memoranda of Understanding (MOU).
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
1) Background: Prior to appointment, applicants will be fingerprinted and must pass an extensive background investigation, including a polygraph examination. Applicants must not have been convicted of a felony.
2) Availability: Incumbents work primarily a day shift; may be required to work on-call and occasionally evenings or weekends.
3) Travel: Travel throughout the County may be required and employees will be required to make provisions for such transportation.
4) Training: Must complete a minimum of thirty-two (32) hours of AAPP, APA, CAPE or NPA polygraph related training every two (2) years. Membership in AAPP, APA, CAPE and/or NPA is required upon completion of probation.
Minimum Requirements
Certificate: Must possess a current certificate from an American Polygraph Association (APA) accredited Polygraph Examiners Course.
In addition to the Polygraph Examiner Certificate, candidates MUST meet one of the following experience options:
Option A: One (1) year of full-time equivalent experience administering polygraph examinations.
Option B: Three (3) years of experience in a law enforcement environment which includes experience conducting interviews and/or interrogations.
Substitution: A bachelors degree from an accredited college in Criminal Justice, Criminology, Social Science, or other related area may substitute for up to one (1) year of the law enforcement experience as listed in Option B.
Desired Qualifications
Spanish/English Bilingual Skills are highly desirable and should be noted on the application. Candidates who wish to be considered for bilingual positions must indicate bilingual ability on the application and will be subject to a bilingual screening.
The ideal candidate will exhibit strong oral and written communication skills and have experience administering polygraph examinations. Experience with Lafayette polygraph LX-4000 or LX-5000 instruments, and a strong working knowledge of the Zone Comparison Technique and numerical scoring is also highly desirable.
Membership in good standing with the California Association of Polygraph Examiners (CAPE) is highly desirable.
Selection Process
There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in your Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. The most highly qualified candidates, based on the evaluation results, will be referred for an interview. Be sure to include in your application and supplemental questions your experience in meeting the minimum requirements.
Application Procedure: To be considered for this excellent opportunity, please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by 5:00 p.m. Friday, October 9, 2026. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaire.
To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the closing of this recruitment. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application we have not received your application.
Additional Information and Resources:
If you need technical assistance, review the Government Jobs online application guide or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by your internet connection, computer, or browser when submitting an application.
All communications regarding the selection process will be via email. Applicants are encouraged to check their e-mails frequently to obtain any correspondence associated with this recruitment. Please be sure the email provided on this application is always current; it is your responsibility to update your personal information. Update your Spam, Junk, Bulk and Firewall settings as needed to ensure that you receive all information pertaining to this recruitment.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants.
ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form (Download PDF) within one week of the recruitment filing deadline.
Veterans Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouses or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans Preference Policy.
For more important details, review the Applicant Information and County Employment Process
Technical & Inspection Unit
San Bernardino County offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of other voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.
Please review the appropriate Summary of Benefits* for more information
Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Employee Benefits website for more detailed information.
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Instructions: The information on the application and your responses to the following supplemental questions will be used in a competitive evaluation of qualifications and will be used to determine your final score and placement on the eligible list. Experience listed on this questionnaire must also be listed and fully detailed in the work experience section of your application.
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Do you possess a current certificate from an American Polygraph Association (APA) accredited Polygraph Examiners Course?
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Select the response that best describes your experience in a law enforcement environment that includes conducting interviews and/or interrogations.
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Select the response that best describes your experience administering polygraph examinations.
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Describe your experience conducting interviews and/or interrogations in a law enforcement environment. Include the employer(s) where this experience was obtained. If you do not have experience conducting interviews and/or interrogations, please indicate, "N.A." Note: Employers listed here must also be listed in the work experience section of the application.
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List the types of polygraph examination equipment you have used, including computerized equipment. Include the employer(s) where this experience was obtained.
Note: Employers listed here must also be listed in the work experience section of the application. If you have not used any polygraph equipment, indicate "N/A."
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Indicate any specialized courses you have completed, such as police supervision, behavioral analysis, interviewing and interrogation, etc. Include the name of the facility providing each course. If you have not completed any specialized courses, indicate "N/A."
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Applicant Acknowledgement - Notification via email: As part of our efforts to increase efficiency and promote conservation of resources, human resources uses email to communicate with applicants. Therefore, all future communications regarding this recruitment, including applicant status and testing notifications, will be made via email. Each applicant needs their own email address. We strongly encourage you, as an applicant, to ensure that the email address you have provided us with your application is current, secure, confidential, and readily accessible to you. Adjust Spam and/or other filters so that our emails are accepted. Please carefully read any notices that we send you and follow any instructions provided in a timely manner. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails (i.e., for the non-delivery of our emails or if you fail to check your e-mail on a timely basis).
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ATTENTION GMAIL USERS
We have become aware of an increase in Gmails spam filter sensitivity. Due to this change, it is possible that emails coming from San Bernardino County Human Resources may be marked as spam and will not make it into your Gmail inbox.
For your convenience, the attached PDF document contains a step-by-step guide to create and apply filters within Gmail. To access the guide, download the Gmail Filter Setup Instructions (PDF). Once downloaded, follow the instructions so that you will receive future emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources.
Note: If you apply the filters and still do not receive emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources you can check your www.governmentjobs.com (Neogov) account inbox. All notifications will appear there.
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Applicant Acknowledgement - Application Complete: Thank you for taking the time to complete this application and supplemental questionnaire. Please be sure to review all information provided prior to submitting it as you cannot update or revise it once submitted. Your submitted application will be reviewed and evaluated as is. Please do not refer to a resume or other documentation in lieu of completing the employment history section or responding to the supplemental questions; they will not be reviewed or considered.
Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email confirmation will be sent to the email address listed on your application. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application we have not received your application.
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Employer San Bernardino County
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