Position Summary:
As our nation navigates the COVID-19 pandemic, CBP is committed to delivering our mission to safeguard America’s borders and enable legitimate trade and travel. Staffing mission critical positions remains a high priority. Be reassured that CBP is still hiring, despite potential hiring process step delays due to restrictions to in-person activities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Serving as an investigator, technical advisor and exam conductor in the field of polygraph examinations;
- Fostering harmonious working relationships with other federal, state, and local law enforcement, intelligence and/or trade communities
- Providing exculpatory evidence for individuals wrongly accused of crimes or misconduct; and preparing accurate, concise, logical, comprehensive, and objective reports of forensic investigations to be used in legal venues, for adjudication, and to brief managers.
- Analyzing physiological data collected to determine the results of the polygraph examination; and
- Coordinating, planning, and administering all types of polygraph examinations;
- Identifying criminal case issues and evidence needed, based on analysis of charges, complaints, or allegations of law violations;
- Conducting in-depth interviews and interrogations in an attempt to elicit admissions or confessions if deception is indicated by test results;
- Collecting evidence while maintaining all lawful and legal standards throughout the polygraph interview process. (e.g., administering Miranda warnings, obtaining sworn written statements of confession);
- Working in a law enforcement environment conducting interviews, examining records or evidence, observing suspects’ activities, and assisting in conducting security investigations, and investigating criminal activity.
- Adapting polygraph techniques to the situation, using experience and ability to recognize when administrative cases become criminal investigations;
- Preparing comprehensive and timely reports of the outcomes of polygraph examinations; and
- Selecting appropriate polygraph techniques based on a thorough review and analysis of all available documentation on the investigation;
Required Education & Experience:
- CBP follows the DHS Drug-Free Workplace Plan for drug testing procedures
- You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this position
- Successful completion of a Psychophysiological Detection of Deception (PDD) polygraph examination; and
- You may be required to pass a background investigation and/or polygraph
- Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
- A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university;
- At least two years of investigative experience with a recognized U.S. Government agency or other law enforcement agency;
- Be at least 25 years of age
- Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered with Selective Service
- Meet all qualification requirements, including education if applicable to this position, subject to verification at any stage of the application process;
- Primary U.S. residency for at least three of the last five years (additional details below)