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For questions regarding this position, please contact the Recruiter listed in the Supplemental Information section. ABOUT THE POSITION The County of Riverside's Human Resources Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) seeks to fill a Temporary Polygraph Examiner position to support the Riverside County Sheriff's Office. This recruitment is for a temporary position located in Riverside on an as-needed basis.

Under direction, administers polygraph examinations for sworn and non-sworn candidates as part of the background investigation process for positions in the Sheriff's Office. This classification is characterized by the overall responsibility for providing the polygraph examination services component of pre-employment testing and evaluation and for providing professional consultation with the County Sheriff's Department and other related parties. This is a non-sworn classification and does not have law enforcement duties and responsibilities.

Meet the Team About TAP The Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) recruits and hires temporary employees for all County departments. TAP assignments are a great way to learn about working for the County while working on a temporary, at-will basis. Click here to learn more about TAP:https://rc-hr.com/temporary-medical-assignment-program-tapmap TAP Benefits: https://rc-hr.com/files/users/user116/COR_2026_TAP_Guide_FINAL.pdf EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES Administer the polygraph examination portion of background investigations for sworn and non-sworn personnel

Operate related electronic recording equipment; calibrate polygraph machine; select the appropriate polygraph technique in order to produce charts that record accurate physiological responses; prepare various technical and confidential reports. Perform various background and polygraph investigations which include pre-test and post-test interviews with both law enforcement personnel as well as the subject being examined. Explain the polygraph examination process to the subject in order to diminish inappropriate anxieties and to meet acceptable standards set forth by the American Polygraph Association.

Monitor state and federal laws; update procedures affecting polygraph and background investigations. Review and analyze the rules and regulations of Peace Officer Standards and Training as they relate to background investigations. Represent the Sheriff's Department with various County departments and other law enforcement agencies in matters related to polygraph and background investigations.

Attend seminars and give presentations on polygraph instruction. Keep abreast of all local, state, federal, and other regulatory agency laws, rules, regulations, and policies and procedures applicable to the program to ensure compliance. Ensure the maintenance of records; prepare correspondence and reports as required.

Participate in management staff meetings to assist in the development of program policies, procedures and objectives. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Must be a member in good standing with the California Association of Polygraph Examiners (CAPE). Must possess current certificate from an American Polygraph Association (APA) accredited Polygraph Examiners Course.

License/Certificate: Possession of a valid California Driver License may be required. Knowledge of: Polygraph procedures necessary to conduct polygraph exams; investigative procedures such as tactics, strategy and questioning; how to attach components such as blood pressure cuff, fingerplates and pneumatic tubes in order to properly record physiological response patterns; supervisory principles and practices including planning, delegating and controlling the work of subordinates; current legislative changes and statistical trends and their effects; rules and regulations sufficient to comply with standards and legal requirements set forth by the State of California. Ability to: Interrogate subjects effectively; recognize and resolve possible causes of inconsistent responses in polygraph test procedures; maintain good relationships with employees, supervisors and persons being examined, often under difficult circumstances; communicate orally in order to provide or obtain job-related information; maintain records and write reports in a clear and concise manner; use cognitive skills necessary to conduct polygraph examinations and prepare for court or administrative testimony; analyze data at a level sufficient to understand technical, statistical and theoretical reports; inspect polygraph instrument for malfunction and make minor repairs; analyze polygraph examination results; make impartial and technically correct decisions.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION What's Next. This recruitment is open to all applicants. For specific questions regarding this position, please contact Jesus Berrelleza at jberrelleza@rivco.org

________________________________________________________________________________________ APPLICATION INFORMATION Veteran's Preference The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify, attach the required documents to your job application. Documents include a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service.

For spousal preference, and as applicable, the following documents: a copy of your marriage certificate, spouse's death certificate, a letter of spouse's disability and/or letter of service-related death (if available) from the U.S. Veteran's Administration. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s)

A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans' preference. For complete details and documentation requirements, please review the Veterans Preference Policy, C-3 here: https://rivcocob.org/board-policies Reasonable Accommodations The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above

For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation, please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: https://rc-hr.com/disability Proof of Education If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter, upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted. If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc

(AICE). Work Authorization Requirement Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. The County of Riverside does not participate in visa sponsorship programs, including H1-B visas, and will not provide sponsorship for any employment-based visas.

Equal Opportunity Employer The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factors.

Pre-Employment All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.

Probationary Period As an Approved Local Merit System, all County of Riverside employees, except those serving "At Will," are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, County Resolution, or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head. General Information Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration.

Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies. Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted.

Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume, as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered. Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting.

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