Role Description
The Polygraph Examiner supports enhanced vetting and polygraph operations for a U.S. government-funded law enforcement capacity-building program. Working under the direction of the Lead Polygraph Examiner, this individual conducts vetting and polygraph examinations on candidates in accordance with NCCA-accredited standards and client requirements. Applicants for this position are subject to review and approval by the client prior to deployment. For examiners who do not possess French, Spanish, or Haitian Creole language abilities, UG Solutions will assign a qualified interpreter to support each examination.
This role demands strong technical polygraph skills, professional composure in foreign operating environments, and a commitment to compliance and documentation integrity. The ideal candidate is an experienced examiner who thrives in fast-paced, high-stakes environments and communicates clearly and professionally with examinees, interpreters, and client stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
Examination Execution
- Conduct Law Enforcement Pre-Employment Test (LEPET) polygraph examinations on candidates in accordance with NCCA-accredited standards and client requirements.
- Administer polygraph examinations effectively using simultaneous interpretation when the examinee does not speak English.
- Maintain professionalism and examiner neutrality throughout the examination process.
Documentation & Reporting
- Document examination results, prepare required reports, and submit completed work product to the Lead Polygraph Examiner for quality review.
- Maintain strict confidentiality and chain of custody for all examination materials and results.
- Support after-action reviews and contribute to continuous improvement of vetting operations.
Coordination & Conduct
- Coordinate daily with the Lead Polygraph Examiner, interpreters, and host nation points of contact to ensure examinations are scheduled, completed, and reported on time.
- Represent UG Solutions and the client in a manner consistent with the UG Code of Conduct in all interactions with host nation officials.
- Escalate issues, delays, or concerns to the Lead Polygraph Examiner promptly.
Required Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited professional polygraph and vetting training program, such as the American Polygraph Association (APA), the National Center for Credibility Assessment (NCCA), or a similar recognized institution.
- Minimum four (4) years of experience with international polygraph programs, including coordinating, assessing, conducting, and managing successful polygraph operations in an international setting.
- Documented completion of a minimum of 200 NCCA-accredited Law Enforcement Pre-Employment Test (LEPET) polygraph examinations.
- Demonstrated experience conducting polygraph examinations using simultaneous interpretation.
- Fluent in spoken and written English.
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
- No negative prior experience working with the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs or comparable government entities, and never removed from any U.S. government mission or civilian policing activity.
- U.S. citizen, with the ability to obtain and maintain the security clearance level required by the contract.
Preferred Qualifications
- Proficiency in French, Spanish, or other regionally relevant languages. UG Solutions strongly prefers that at least one member of each deployment team possesses language abilities relevant to the host nation.
- Prior experience supporting U.S. Department of State, Department of Defense, or Department of Justice vetting programs.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.