Polygrapher II
Apply NowCompany: City of San Diego, CA
Location: San Diego, CA 92154
Description:
Salary : $73,257.60 - $88,836.80 Annually
Location : City of San Diego, CA
Job Type: Varies by Position
Job Number: JH-T11351-202503
Business Area: 1914 - Police
Personnel Area: 4000 - Police
Opening Date: 03/14/2025
Closing Date: 4/14/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
JOB INFORMATION
See NOTE(S) below for future wage increases and/or additional compensation opportunities.
APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE FOLLOWING RELATED RECRUITMENT(S):
Polygrapher II employees conduct interviews and interrogations involving the use of polygraph devices for determining truthfulness; provide expert testimony in court concerning findings; perform investigative or research work; write reports; perform minor maintenance and repair of polygraph instruments; and perform other duties as assigned.
NOTES:
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
You must meet the following requirements on the date you apply, unless otherwise indicated.
EDUCATION: Successful completion of an American Polygraph Association (APA) accredited polygraph training course.
NOTE:
EXPERIENCE: One year of full-time experience administering polygraph examinations.
NOTES:
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS (MUST SUBMIT WITH APPLICATION):
Required documents should be attached electronically to your application. If you are unable to attach at the time of application submittal, you must submit them as soon as possible via fax: (619) 533-3337; or to the Employment Information Center: City of San Diego Personnel Department, 1200 Third Avenue - Suite 300, San Diego, CA 92101. Include your name and the title of the position for which you are applying.
SCREENING PROCESS
Please ensure all information is complete and accurate as the responses you provide on the supplemental questions will be reviewed using an automated evaluation system. If you are successful in this initial screening process, your application will be reviewed for applicable education, experience, and/or training to ensure all minimum requirements have been met. Successful candidates will be placed on a list which will be used to fill position vacancies during the next six months (180 days). For each vacancy, only those candidates with the most appropriate qualifications will be contacted by the hiring department for an interview.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS: Employment offers are conditional pending the results of all screening processes applicable to this position, which may include the following: confirmation of citizenship or legal right to work in the United States; completion of a pre-employment medical review and exam (which may include drug and alcohol testing); reference checks; and fingerprinting. Fingerprints will be submitted to the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the California Department of Justice for a conviction record report. Certain positions may require additional screening processes, including a polygraph examination and/or background investigation. All screening processes must be successfully completed before employment begins. A positive test result for alcohol, cannabis/marijuana, illegal drugs, or inadequately explained prescription drugs, or misrepresentation, falsification, or omission of pertinent facts in any step of the screening or selection process, may constitute cause for disqualification or termination of employment. Nothing in this job posting constitutes an express or implied contract for employment with the City of San Diego. Candidates must notify the Personnel Department of any change in their name, mailing address, email address, or phone number, otherwise they may miss employment opportunities.
Rev. 4 - March 14, 2025 (New Recruitment Date)
City employees may be eligible to participate in a benefit program including holidays, vacations, savings and retirement plans, health programs, and other benefits.
Eligible City employees initially hired or assuming office on or after July 10, 2021, with the exception of Police Recruits participating in the City's Police Academy, will participate in the City's Defined Benefit Plan administered by the San Diego City Employees' Retirement System (SDCERS).
Benefits may change due to employer-employee contract negotiations.
or review the
01
I understand that failure to respond to the following questions in the spaces provided may result in the rejection of my application. In addition, I may miss out on employment opportunities. Resumes are NOT reviewed for assessing the minimum requirements, qualifications will be determined from the answers provided to the supplemental questions.
02
Are you a current or former City of San Diego government/municipal employee?
03
If you have previously worked or are currently working for the City of San Diego, please enter your PERNR.
04
The minimum age for this job is 18, unless you are 17 and a high school graduate. Do you meet the minimum age requirements for this job?
05
Have you successfully completed an American Polygraph Association (APA) accredited polygraph training course? NOTE: Attach proof of course completion to your application.
06
How many years of full-time experience do you have administering polygraph examinations?
07
Describe your experience administering screening and diagnostic polygraph examinations. Describe in detail the techniques you use for polygraph examinations. Specify from which employer the experience was gained, your title, level of responsibility, percent of time spent performing the duties and the total length of your experience. If you do not have any experience in this area, write "None."
08
How many years of law enforcement investigation experience do you have, which includes interviewing and interrogating suspects?
09
Describe your law enforcement investigative experience, which includes interviewing and interrogating suspects. Specify from which employer the experience was gained, your title, level of responsibility, percent of time spent performing the duties and the total length of your experience. If you do not have any experience in this area, write "None."
10
I understand that these positions are located in the San Diego Police Department and that candidates will undergo a comprehensive character and background investigation, including a polygraph examination and fingerprint check prior to hire.
11
I understand that each case will be reviewed on an individual basis and that the areas identified in questions #12 through #17 may impact my viability as a candidate.
12
I understand that felony convictions, domestic violence convictions, or use of any illegal drugs may be disqualifying.
13
Have you used marijuana or any illicit drugs within the past five years?
14
Have you ever been convicted of a felony?
15
Have you ever been convicted for an act of domestic violence?
16
Have you ever been the subject of a restraining order that has been upheld?
17
Have you ever been convicted of a DUI?
Required Question
Location : City of San Diego, CA
Job Type: Varies by Position
Job Number: JH-T11351-202503
Business Area: 1914 - Police
Personnel Area: 4000 - Police
Opening Date: 03/14/2025
Closing Date: 4/14/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
JOB INFORMATION
See NOTE(S) below for future wage increases and/or additional compensation opportunities.
APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE FOLLOWING RELATED RECRUITMENT(S):
- Polygrapher III
Polygrapher II employees conduct interviews and interrogations involving the use of polygraph devices for determining truthfulness; provide expert testimony in court concerning findings; perform investigative or research work; write reports; perform minor maintenance and repair of polygraph instruments; and perform other duties as assigned.
NOTES:
- Employees in job classifications represented by Municipal Employees Association (MEA) are scheduled to receive the following general wage increase: 5% effective 7/1/25.
- Eligible benefitted employees originally hired on or after July 10, 2021, will be automatically enrolled in the San Diego City Employees Retirement System (SDCERS).
- Some Polygrapher II positions may require bilingual communication skills for which they may receive additional pay.
- Polygrapher II positions are required to be available for call-back after normal work hours for which they may receive call-back pay.
- Selected candidates will undergo a comprehensive character and background investigation, including a polygraph examination and fingerprint check prior to hire. Felony convictions, domestic violence convictions, or use of any illegal drugs may be disqualifying.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
You must meet the following requirements on the date you apply, unless otherwise indicated.
EDUCATION: Successful completion of an American Polygraph Association (APA) accredited polygraph training course.
NOTE:
- Experience may NOT be used to substitute for lack of the required education.
EXPERIENCE: One year of full-time experience administering polygraph examinations.
NOTES:
- Three years of law enforcement investigation experience, which includes interviewing and interrogating suspects, may be substituted for the one year of required experience.
- City of San Diego employees using Out-of-Class Assignment (OCA) experience to qualify must submit written documentation signed by their appointing authority or payroll specialist, detailing the work performed, dates, and total number of qualifying OCA hours. OCA experience without the required documentation will NOT be considered.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS (MUST SUBMIT WITH APPLICATION):
- Proof of APA accredited polygraph training course completion.
- For City of San Diego employees, proof of Out-of-Class Assignment (OCA), if utilized to meet the minimum requirements.
Required documents should be attached electronically to your application. If you are unable to attach at the time of application submittal, you must submit them as soon as possible via fax: (619) 533-3337; or to the Employment Information Center: City of San Diego Personnel Department, 1200 Third Avenue - Suite 300, San Diego, CA 92101. Include your name and the title of the position for which you are applying.
SCREENING PROCESS
Please ensure all information is complete and accurate as the responses you provide on the supplemental questions will be reviewed using an automated evaluation system. If you are successful in this initial screening process, your application will be reviewed for applicable education, experience, and/or training to ensure all minimum requirements have been met. Successful candidates will be placed on a list which will be used to fill position vacancies during the next six months (180 days). For each vacancy, only those candidates with the most appropriate qualifications will be contacted by the hiring department for an interview.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS: Employment offers are conditional pending the results of all screening processes applicable to this position, which may include the following: confirmation of citizenship or legal right to work in the United States; completion of a pre-employment medical review and exam (which may include drug and alcohol testing); reference checks; and fingerprinting. Fingerprints will be submitted to the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the California Department of Justice for a conviction record report. Certain positions may require additional screening processes, including a polygraph examination and/or background investigation. All screening processes must be successfully completed before employment begins. A positive test result for alcohol, cannabis/marijuana, illegal drugs, or inadequately explained prescription drugs, or misrepresentation, falsification, or omission of pertinent facts in any step of the screening or selection process, may constitute cause for disqualification or termination of employment. Nothing in this job posting constitutes an express or implied contract for employment with the City of San Diego. Candidates must notify the Personnel Department of any change in their name, mailing address, email address, or phone number, otherwise they may miss employment opportunities.
Rev. 4 - March 14, 2025 (New Recruitment Date)
City employees may be eligible to participate in a benefit program including holidays, vacations, savings and retirement plans, health programs, and other benefits.
Eligible City employees initially hired or assuming office on or after July 10, 2021, with the exception of Police Recruits participating in the City's Police Academy, will participate in the City's Defined Benefit Plan administered by the San Diego City Employees' Retirement System (SDCERS).
Benefits may change due to employer-employee contract negotiations.
or review the
01
I understand that failure to respond to the following questions in the spaces provided may result in the rejection of my application. In addition, I may miss out on employment opportunities. Resumes are NOT reviewed for assessing the minimum requirements, qualifications will be determined from the answers provided to the supplemental questions.
- Yes
- No
02
Are you a current or former City of San Diego government/municipal employee?
- Current city employee
- Former city employee
- Current & former city employee
- None of the above
03
If you have previously worked or are currently working for the City of San Diego, please enter your PERNR.
04
The minimum age for this job is 18, unless you are 17 and a high school graduate. Do you meet the minimum age requirements for this job?
- Yes
- No
05
Have you successfully completed an American Polygraph Association (APA) accredited polygraph training course? NOTE: Attach proof of course completion to your application.
- Yes
- No
06
How many years of full-time experience do you have administering polygraph examinations?
- None
- Less than 1 year
- 1 year to less than 2 years
- 2 years to less than 3 years
- 3 years to less than 4 years
07
Describe your experience administering screening and diagnostic polygraph examinations. Describe in detail the techniques you use for polygraph examinations. Specify from which employer the experience was gained, your title, level of responsibility, percent of time spent performing the duties and the total length of your experience. If you do not have any experience in this area, write "None."
08
How many years of law enforcement investigation experience do you have, which includes interviewing and interrogating suspects?
- None
- Less than 1 year
- 1 year to less than 2 years
- 2 years to less than 3 years
- 3 years to less than 4 years
- 4 years to less than 5 years
- 5 years or more
09
Describe your law enforcement investigative experience, which includes interviewing and interrogating suspects. Specify from which employer the experience was gained, your title, level of responsibility, percent of time spent performing the duties and the total length of your experience. If you do not have any experience in this area, write "None."
10
I understand that these positions are located in the San Diego Police Department and that candidates will undergo a comprehensive character and background investigation, including a polygraph examination and fingerprint check prior to hire.
- Yes
- No
11
I understand that each case will be reviewed on an individual basis and that the areas identified in questions #12 through #17 may impact my viability as a candidate.
- Yes
- No
12
I understand that felony convictions, domestic violence convictions, or use of any illegal drugs may be disqualifying.
- Yes
- No
13
Have you used marijuana or any illicit drugs within the past five years?
- Yes
- No
14
Have you ever been convicted of a felony?
- Yes
- No
15
Have you ever been convicted for an act of domestic violence?
- Yes
- No
16
Have you ever been the subject of a restraining order that has been upheld?
- Yes
- No
17
Have you ever been convicted of a DUI?
- Yes
- No
Required Question