Polygraph test

[biggdaddy]

I recently took the civil service and physical exam for the Houston Police Department. The next step for me is the Polygraph test. What type of question do they ask on the teast. What are some of the questions that they catch many people with. When I feeled out the paper work I tried to be as truthful as possible so when the polygraph is administerd I won't get caught lieing. Let me know what to expect.

Thanks

[CPDjock]

The "search" function is your friend.

[SAPD_Rob]

I recently took the civil service and physical exam for the Houston Police Department. The next step for me is the Polygraph test. What type of question do they ask on the teast. What are some of the questions that they catch many people with. When I feeled out the paper work I tried to be as truthful as possible so when the polygraph is administerd I won't get caught lieing. Let me know what to expect.

Thanks
Control questions and questions about anything they want too! :D

[daveplaz]

What type of question do they ask on the teast. What are some of the questions that they catch many people with. When I feeled out the paper work I tried to be as truthful as possible so when the polygraph is administerd I won't get caught lieing. Let me know what to expect.

ThanksSpecific questions for the polygraph vary from department to department but one thing they have in common is this: They will ask you about EVERYTHING. Most of the Poly pre-test packets ask Yes/No questions and it is thick! Plan on being there for for a couple hours. Plus, prior to the actual test, the examiner will review the answers you gave in the packet and give you an opportunity to clarify any questionable items.

The best way to pass is to be honest and disclose everything. Good Luck!


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[CaptainBob]

The first time I ever had contact and talked to Scott was 45 minutes after he got the call that he had failed his poly. Needless to say he was devastated. When I asked him what he had done to prepare for his polygraph he said he used the free information from some of the ?experts? on some of the Internet forums. Using those guidelines he said he went in and spilled his guts, just like going to confession.

Just a few minutes into our conversation he realized that he had become too familiar with the evaluator, got chatty, volunteered too much beyond what was requested, was really nervous but thought everything was going just great.

Scott wrote: The next test I take, I assure you, I will be better prepared.

I believe Scott is only referring to understanding the process better. I?m a firm believer in preparing for every step in the hiring process before you get there.

According to Doug Williamson a 35-year veteran polygraph evaluator from www.polygraph.com ?It is a very serious mistake to believe that you will pass your polygraph or CVSA tests just because you are telling the truth - they are not "lie detectors". Scientific research proves that simple nervousness will cause a truthful person to fail!?

I talked to Scott after he checked out polygraph.com. He realized he had not been as prepared as he could have been before his polygraph and revealed information beyond what was required. If he had it to do over again he would have been better prepare on the process before his evaluation and could have had a better opportunity of passing without compromising his truthfulness as others are referring to here.

Being prepared for every step of the hiring process before you show up will place you in a better position to end up wearing a badge than being caught flat footed wondering what happened when the career you have been intensely pursuing evaporates before you eyes.

I receive nothing from www.polygraph.com

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