*Higher starting salary possible depending on experience level

Requisition Type: Standard Hire

Requisition Overview:

Polygraph Examiners assess the credibility of individuals as part of the personnel security process, determine eligibility for access to classified information, and interpret physiological data.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution (applicants within one year of earning a four-year degree will be considered); there is no preferred major or program of study (degrees from foreign academic institutions are accepted, but you are responsible for obtaining and providing CIA with a credential evaluation from an accredited firm confirming that the foreign degree is the equivalent of a BA/BS and/or MA/MS degree conferred by a U.S. college or university).
• At least a 3.0 GPA on a 4-point scale is preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Analytic skills
• High degree of adaptability and tenacity, and ability to “think on your feet”
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with a broad cross-section of society, sometimes under stressful conditions
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment
• Confidence to have your work scrutinized and the grace to accept feedback
• High levels of trustworthiness, professional and personal integrity, and loyalty to the United States
• Ability to meet the minimum requirements for joining CIA, including U.S. citizenship and a background investigation

Desired Qualifications:

• Professional experience or training/certification in interviewing, investigation or elicitation
• Ability to “think on your feet” and adapt in a fast-paced environment
• Current or previously qualified federal polygraph examiner certification
• Knowledge of counterintelligence arena
• Experience working with Security Executive Agent Directive 4 (SEAD 4).

Requisition Details:

As a Polygraph Examiner for CIA, you will assess the credibility of individuals in support of CIA’s mission. Your career at CIA as a Polygraph Examiner begins with a four-year tour of duty located in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. You must be a federally certified polygraph examiner or be willing and able to complete CIA’s Polygraph Examiner Program which provides training and certification to meet this requirement. The certification process includes a 12-week residential training program. Upon successful completion of the federal Polygraph Examiner Program, you will receive Polygraph Premium Pay as an additional incentive beyond your base salary. After your initial four-year tour, you may express interest for additional polygraph tours to hone your expertise or seek new skills through other opportunities in the Office of Security.

Polygraph Examiners typically conduct two polygraph sessions per day. They work Monday through Friday on an alternate work schedule, comprised of working nine days in a two-week period. The job is challenging and demanding but rewarding for those seeking to be a direct contributor to US national security.

Domestic and foreign travel opportunities may be available after a proven record of performance.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,506.00 - $131,826.00 per year

Work Location: In person