Job Title: Polygraph Examiner

<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><font size=3><font face="Times New Roman">DIA has one of the <span style="COLOR: black">most diverse polygraph missions in the Federal Government.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp; </span>Polygraph Examiners use their advanced academic credentials, innate tenacity, and confident demeanor to prepare, administer, and evaluate a wide variety of screening, issue-specific, and operational polygraph examinations around the world. Armed with the latest in computerized instrumentation, DIA Polygraph Examiners confidently analyze the data they collect to determine whether the results of their examinations indicate truth or deception. DIA Polygraph Examiners ferret out deceptive results through skillful interrogation, and acquire information never before revealed that could significantly impact the course of agency or broader government action, today and in the future. Polygraph Examiners are able to expand their professional and personal horizons through leadership and management development, continuing education in credibility assessment, and unprecedented specialized training in this highly sought-after and competitive discipline. </P> <P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none" class=MsoNormal><strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><br>Required Experience</strong>:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp; </span><span style="COLOR: black">Qualified Polygraph Examiner candidates are at least 25 years of age and have a minimum of two years of law enforcement, investigative, or intelligence experience as well as a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. Candidates undergo a DIA-administered battery of psychological and aptitude tests, and are mindful of the challenges that await them. Candidates </span>for <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" /><st1:stockticker w:st="on">DIA</st1:stockticker> certification must be graduate<span style="COLOR: black">s</span> of the <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Defense</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">Academy</st1:PlaceType></st1:place> for Credibility Assessment (DACA) <span style="COLOR: black">or have graduated from an equivalent federally approved course. Additionally, candidates must:<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p></o:p></span></P> <P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none" class=MsoNormal><span style="COLOR: black"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></P> <ul style="MARGIN-TOP: 0in" type=disc> <li style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; COLOR: black; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in" class=MsoNormal>Be eligible for Top Secret clearance based on a favorable background investigation.<o:p></o:p> <li style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; COLOR: black; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in" class=MsoNormal>Be qualified for access to Sensitive Compartmented Information.<o:p></o:p> <li style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; COLOR: black; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in" class=MsoNormal>Successfully complete a counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination.<o:p></o:p> <li style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; COLOR: black; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in" class=MsoNormal>Successfully complete an internship program lasting no less than six months following completion of initial DACA training.<o:p></o:p> <li style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; COLOR: black; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in" class=MsoNormal>Be available to serve anywhere in the world.<o:p></o:p> <li style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; COLOR: black; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in" class=MsoNormal>Be ready to travel worldwide on short notice, independently or as part of a team.<o:p></o:p> <li style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; COLOR: black; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in" class=MsoNormal>Be able to serve in combat or high-threat environments.<o:p></o:p> <li style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; COLOR: black; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in" class=MsoNormal>Successfully complete specialized operational training.<o:p></o:p> <li style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; COLOR: black; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in" class=MsoNormal>Engage effectively in the full range of intelligence operations.</li></ul><P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none" class=MsoNormal><strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">How to Apply</strong>:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp; </span>View DIA’s Careers page at <A href="http://www.dia.mil/"><font color=#800080>www.dia.mil</font></A> and follow the application process description.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp; </span><span style="COLOR: black">To apply, you (and your immediate family members) must meet US citizenship requirements. Successful completion of pre-employment processing, including an extensive security background investigation, psychological screening and drug testing, is required. All DIA employees are subject to random polygraph testing. DIA offers entry-level and experienced employees opportunities to excel in <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on">Washington</st1:City>, <st1:State w:st="on">DC</st1:State></st1:place> and locations around the world. DIA is an equal opportunity employer. <o:p></o:p></span></P><o:p></o:p></span></font></font> <P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><font size=3><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman"><span style="COLOR: black"><o:p></o:p></span></span></font>&nbsp;</P> <P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><font size=3><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman"><span style="COLOR: black"><o:p></o:p></span></span></font>&nbsp;</P>