Posted by: Defense Intelligence Agency on Nov 18, 2009

Description:

DIA has one of the most diverse polygraph missions in the Federal Government.  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.


Required Experience
:  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 for DIA certification must be graduates of the Defense Academy for Credibility Assessment (DACA) or have graduated from an equivalent federally approved course. Additionally, candidates must:

 

  • Be eligible for Top Secret clearance based on a favorable background investigation.
  • Be qualified for access to Sensitive Compartmented Information.
  • Successfully complete a counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination.
  • Successfully complete an internship program lasting no less than six months following completion of initial DACA training.
  • Be available to serve anywhere in the world.
  • Be ready to travel worldwide on short notice, independently or as part of a team.
  • Be able to serve in combat or high-threat environments.
  • Successfully complete specialized operational training.
  • Engage effectively in the full range of intelligence operations.

How to Apply:  View DIA’s Careers page at www.dia.mil and follow the application process description.  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 Washington, DC and locations around the world. DIA is an equal opportunity employer.

 

 

 
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About Defense Intelligence Agency

The Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) is a vital member of the United States Intelligence Community. As such, DIA provides foreign military intelligence information and analysis to warfighters, defense policymakers and force planners. DIA's work supports U.S. military planning and operations and weapons systems acquisitions.

DIA's integration of highly skilled intelligence professionals with leading edge technology enables it to discover information and create knowledge that provides warning and opportunities for successful interventions resulting in an overwhelming advantage for warfighters, defense planners and defense and national security policy makers.

DIA is a Federal Government agency and, as such, its civilian and military employees participate in outstanding Federal benefits programs.

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