Polygraphic Examiner and Intern

Exam

State exam

Education

Degree

Experience

Experience

Background check

Specific type of conviction prohibited

Applicants for licensure as Polygraphic Interns (those training to become polygraphic examiners) must: 1) Be at least 21 years old and of good moral character. 2) Undergo a background check. 3) Have no criminal or felony convictions involving moral turpitude or illegal use or possession of a dangerous weapon. 4) Have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and have at least 1 year of experience in investigation or polygraphic examination satisfactory to the Board, or have the equivalent combination of education and experience approved by the board (Associates plus 3 years of experience or High School diploma or GED plus 5 years of experience). 5) Have satisfactorily completed a basic course in polygraphic techniques approved by the board. 6) Obtain at least $200,000 worth of liability insurance. Applicants for licensure as Polygraphic Examiners must meet the requirements listed above and: 1) Have actively conducted polygraphic examinations for at least 2 years; 2) Have completed at least 250 polygraph examinations, including 10 concerning specific inquiries. At least 50 of the examinations and 10 of those concerning specific inquiries must have been conducted during the 12 months prior to application. 3) Have completed at least 24 hours of advanced polygraphic training acceptable to the Board in the 2 years prior to application. 4) Pass a state board exam with a score of 75% or better. In addition to the fees listed below, a background investigation deposit fee is also required and is applied to the cost of conducting an investigation. The fee is $750 for the first license category and $250 for each additional license category. Fees may be subject to change. Fees are: application processing --$20; examination--$100 (nonrefundable); abeyance fee--$100 per license per year; initial license--license fee is prorated; annual license renewal--$500 per license; fingerprints--$38.25.