ISCO Occupation Group 2634.1 Polygraph Examiner
From Open Risk Manual
Definition
Polygraph Examiner: Polygraph examiners prepare individuals for polygraph testing, conduct the polygraph exam and interpret the results. They pay close attention to detail and use a range of instruments to monitor respiratory, sweat and cardiovascular responses to questions addressed during the process. Polygraph examiners write reports on the basis of the results and can provide courtroom testimony.
Essential Skills
- Manage Tests
- Analyse Legal Evidence
- Observe Human Behaviour
- Show Confidence
- Use Technology For Forensics
- Assess Character
- Maintain Professional Administration
- Report Analysis Results
- Conduct Research Interview
- Psychophysiology
- Document Interviews
- Comply With Legal Regulations
- Observe Confidentiality
- Write Work-Related Reports
- Forensic Intelligence
Optional Skills
- Present Evidence
- Psychology
- Human Physiology
- Create Criminal Profiles
- Investigation Research Methods
- Assist Police Investigations
- Profile People
- Criminal Law
- Criminology
- Interrogate Individuals
- Promote Human Rights
- Interview Techniques
- Provide Testimony In Court Hearings
- Deal With Aggressive Behaviour
Alternative Names
- Lie Detector Examiner
- Polygraph Instructor
- Lie Detector Operator
- Polygraph Technician
- Signals Analyst
- Polygraph Operator
- Polygraphist
