1. How can I become a polygraph examiner in Oregon?

• Read and familiarize yourself with the recommended material in the Trainee Study Guide.
• Successfully complete a Department-approved polygraph school. There is a list of approved schools on American Polygraph Association (APA) website at http://www.polygraph.org/section/training/apa-accredited-polygraph-schools 
• Have your fingerprints taken at a local law enforcement agency.
• Send a completed F-203 Application for Polygraph Examiner License, your fingerprint cards, and the required fees to DPSST.
• Read the Oregon Administrative Rules governing Polygraph. OAR 259-020.

• See the Intern FAQ’s Sheet for more information regarding the Intern process.  

• $35 for the Intern License (yearly renewal required)
• $44.50 for the Fingerprint fees
• $50 for the General License (yearly renewal required)
• $50 for General Examiner’s Written Exam (each time you test)

• Allow 2-3 weeks for OSP to process your fingerprints.
• Allow 4-5 weeks to process your entire application and fingerprints.

• After your intern license has been issued.
• You must be licensed through the Department before you may conduct any exams.

• Conduct a minimum number of exams in 2 years.
• Obtain critique reviews by multiple general examiners.
• See the Intern FAQ’s Sheet for more detail.

• Complete all requirements of an internship.
• Successfully pass a written exam.
• Meet with the Polygraph Licensing Advisory Committee for an oral interview.
• Apply for a General License and pay licensing fee.

• Contact Rebecca Hannon at 503-378-2328.

•   General and Trainee Polygraph Licenses expire one year after being issued and must    be renewed annually.  However, Interns are allowed two years to complete 200 exams.

• You must complete 200 examinations before you can test for the polygraph general examiner license.  

• OAR 259-020-0010(2)(e) allows for an extension of time to complete the 200 exams, if the applicant provides “just cause.”   The request for an extension must be made in writing and the applicant must appear before the Polygraph Licensing Advisory Committee.    

• Requirements may be prescribed if you fail the test on your first or second attempts.  If you fail the test a third time, your trainee license will be suspended.  You may submit a new application only after retaking and successfully completing a polygraph examiner’s course approved by the Department. 

• OAR 259-020-0010(2) requires submitting 20 examinations of the first 200 conducted.  The following format is mandatory:  

• Submit 5 exams out of the first 20 conducted                   (i.e., Test #1-#20)
• Submit 5 exams out of the second 30 conducted              (i.e., Test #21-#50)
• Submit 5 exams out of the third 50 conducted                  (i.e., Test #51-#100)
• Submit 5 exams out of the last 100 conducted                  (i.e., Test #101-#200)

• The original critiques MUST be completed on DPSST Form F203-a and MUST be completed within 30 days of each series listed above.  One copy should be retained by the reviewer and one by the trainee.

• At least 4-6 weeks prior to the expiration date to allow time to process the application and make up any deficiencies.  Allowing additional time ensures there are no lapses in your license.

• The intern renew fee is $35 annually.

• Yes.  You are required to complete 30 hours of polygraph specific training during each two-year period.  The two-year period begins with the issuance of your trainee license.

10.    WHAT HAPPENS IF I DON'T ATTEND TRAINING OR FORGET TO   SUBMIT MY TRAINING? 

•   When your license expires, you will not be re-licensed until you submit proof of training.

• You are prohibited from conducting polygraphs until you are re-licensed.

• Yes.  Your license may be suspended, revoked or the Department may refuse to issue a new license. Additionally, OAR 259-020-0050 states: Violation of any provision of the Act or of any rule adopted thereunder is a Class A Misdemeanor.

• The Polygraph Licensing Advisory Committee will review and investigate all complaints and then make a recommendation to the Director on all allegations. 

• Yes.  You must keep a numerical log or ledger (beginning with #1) of the examinations you conduct.  You must provide a brief record of the name of the person examined, date, time, type of examination and results, and any other information you consider pertinent.  You must also keep folders containing all available test information, including notes, questions, charts, reports and correspondence.

• All records must be retained for a minimum of five (5) years, unless State Archives Records Retention Schedule requires longer maintenance.

•  Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 703 

• Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR 259-020-0000 through OAR 259-020-0065).       

• Application for Polygraph Examiner License F203 

• PLAC Review Critique F203a

• General Exam Study Guide

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