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Background information-- The Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) has critically important Polygraph Examiner positions for individuals who are qualified for these outstanding employment opportunities.
The Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) is a Department of Defense combat support agency and an important member of the United States Intelligence Community. DIA provides military intelligence to warfighters, defense policymakers and force planners in the Department of Defense and the Intelligence Community. Its vital intelligence work supports U.S. military planning and operations and weapon systems acquisition.
Description of Opportunity: DIA has one of the most diverse polygraph missions in the Federal Government. Polygraph Examiners use their advanced academic credentials, innate tenacity, and confident demeanor to prepare, administer, and evaluate a wide variety of screening, issue-specific, and operational polygraph examinations around the world. Armed with the latest in computerized instrumentation, DIA Polygraph Examiners confidently analyze the data they collect to determine whether the results of their examinations indicate truth or deception. DIA Polygraph Examiners ferret out deceptive results through skillful interrogation, and acquire information never before revealed that could significantly impact the course of agency or broader government action, today and in the future. Polygraph Examiners are able to expand their professional and personal horizons through leadership and management development, continuing education in credibility assessment, and unprecedented specialized training in this highly sought-after and competitive discipline.
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Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: see specific descriptions in individual employment opportunities listed at DIA's Careers page at www.dia.mil
How to Apply: To apply, you (and your immediate family members) must meet US citizenship requirements. Successful completion of pre-employment processing, including an extensive security background investigation, psychological screening and drug testing, is required. All DIA employees are subject to random polygraph testing. DIA offers entry-level and experienced employees opportunities to excel in Washington, DC and locations around the world. DIA is an equal opportunity employer.
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Requirements |
Required Experience: Qualified Polygraph Examiner candidates are at least 25 years of age and have a minimum of two years of law enforcement, investigative, or intelligence experience as well as a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. Candidates undergo a DIA-administered battery of psychological and aptitude tests, and are mindful of the challenges that await them. Candidates for DIA certification must be graduates of the Defense Academy for Credibility Assessment (DACA) or have graduated from an equivalent federally approved course. Additionally, candidates must:
Be eligible for Top Secret clearance based on a favorable background investigation.
Be qualified for access to Sensitive Compartmented Information.
Successfully complete a counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination.
Successfully complete an internship program lasting no less than six months following completion of initial DACA training.
Be available to serve anywhere in the world.
Be ready to travel worldwide on short notice, independently or as part of a team.
Be able to serve in combat or high-threat environments.
Successfully complete specialized operational training.
Engage effectively in the full range of intelligence operations.
Required Education: Baccalaureate degree or higher.
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