Pre-Employment Polygraph Examination Services

The Vendor is required to provide pre-employment polygraph testing services for peace officer and professional staff (non-sworn) applicants.
- Polygraph examiner qualifications:
•    Examiners must have completed a polygraph training program accredited by the American polygraph association (“APA”). 
•    Examiners must be certified by a recognized polygraph association such as the APA. 
•    Examiners must have a minimum of five (5) years of experience in conducting pre-employment polygraph examinations for peace officers.
- Testing standards:
•    The polygraph examination will cover general information about the candidate to include, but not limited to:
o    Employment history
o    Prior law enforcement history or contact
o    Military service or contact
o    Criminal activity,
o    Illegal and legal drug activity
o    Any theft
o    Financial history
o    Gambling
o    Internet usage
o    Alcohol habits and history
o    Domestic violence involvement and history
•    Proof of identity of each applicant shall be confirmed with a valid state-issued driver's license, identification card, or passport.
•    Conduct follow-up polygraph examinations of applicants if office has unresolved concerns in any of the above listed areas.
•    The vendor shall use testing questions approved by office.
- Written reports:
•    Reports will document the candidate's responses to the above listed categories and will include comments of the polygraph examiner, the polygraph examination, and the results of the polygraph.
•    Vendor will submit a detailed written report to office within five (5) working days.
- Billing:
•    Vendor will invoice office for the service after the completed detailed written report has been submitted and acknowledged.