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Polygraph Examiners

Experience, Skills, and Personality Traits

Polygraph examiners will gain experience by working in an investigative role with a law enforcement agency before performing polygraph work.

Polygraph examiners must show good moral character and cannot have police records. You should speak and write well, have self-confidence, be alert, and be able to maintain objectivity and self-control. You must be able to communicate effectively with military, government, and civilian personnel at all echelons and perform well under pressure in a stressful environment. It is crucial to show fairness; you should not be influenced by such factors as economic status, race, or sex. You must understand the importance of protecting your subjects' rights and maintaining confidentiality.

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