Also called: Lie Detector Examiner
Runs lie detector tests for police, government agencies, and security clearances.
Examiners interview subjects, attach sensors measuring breathing, sweat, and heart rate, and analyze the charts.
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Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Polygraph school accredited by the American Polygraph Association.
Ways in: Certification, 4-year college. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Psychology, Criminal Justice.
Growing about average (about 3% over 10 years).
Medium risk for 10 years. Algorithms already score polygraph charts and AI deception tools are tested; the interview and final call stay human.
Classes: Psychology, Biology, Criminal justice, Statistics.
Official data: O*NET occupation 33-3021.
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