polygraph examiner in City of Westminster

To contribute as a member of the public protection team and assist in the risk assessment of sexual offenders. Polygraph examiners will operate as members of public protection teams but will work collaboratively with offender management teams with in the NPS. Examiners testing terrorist offenders will work within the NPS Counter‑Terrorism Units., Polygraph examinations will be the priority work of polygraph examiners During periods of low demand for polygraph testing nationally they may be required to carry out other duties. Any additional work that polygraph examiners carry out, must not be with any offenders that they will be polygraph testing. Additional duties could be any of the following: holding a small caseload, programme facilitation (if currently employed delivering community sex offender treatment programmes), presentence report writing. As such, a polygraph examiner can be expected to take on one or more of the following roles for the type of offender indicated. Role Type of offender Offender Manager All types Preparation of Pre-sentence reports All types Community Sex Offender Facilitator Sexual offenders Responsibilities, Activities & Duties The role outline is dynamic and the job holder will be required to carry out the following responsibilities, activities and duties:

Polygraph Examiner Responsibilities

• As a qualified polygraph examiner, carry out polygraph examinations on all high risk offenders according to their licence condition and based on referrals from the supervising officer and according to the American Polygraph Association rules. These will include sexual offenders, domestic abuse perpetrators and terrorist offenders and any other offender type that may, at a later date and according to legislation be mandatorily tested.
• Carry out pre polygraph examination interviews in accordance with the American Polygraph Association rules
• Carry out polygraph examinations following a referral from the supervising officer on all offenders who are subject to the required licence condition on any discretionary cases.
• Carry out post polygraph examination interviews according to the American Polygraph Association rules
• Craft polygraph examination questions in full collaboration with the supervising officer
• Notify the supervising officer of any offenders subject to the polygraph licence condition of any failures to attend or comply with instructions in accordance with the licence conditions
• Contribute to discussions regarding risk assessment and management
• Prepare a post polygraph examination written report on the results of the polygraph examination in accordance with the American Polygraph Association rules
• Promote the use of polygraph examinations within the NPS
• Provide briefings and presentations on the use of the polygraph examination to the NPS and other Government Departments as required
• Answer queries regarding the use of the polygraph examination to offender managers and senior managers within the NPS
• Cover for other polygraph examiner colleagues in other NPS Divisions during periods of leave, sickness or any other absence

Offender Manager and Pre-sentence report preparation This includes offender management, preparing pre sentence reports and group work. Prepare sentence plans, implement and/or oversee interventions, review and evaluate

• Supervise and motivate those under supervision in accordance with sentence plan.
• Ensure contact is maintained with offenders in accordance with National Standards.
• Maintain contact with offenders in custody.
• Follow enforcement procedures and initiate enforcement action as necessary.
• Enter all appropriate offender information onto computer records in accordance with National Standards and local procedures.
• Refer to other agencies as necessary.
• Assess and manage cases in line with the relevant policies and procedures e.g. safeguarding; MAPPA in order to ensure effective management of risk and reduction in offending.
• Allocate interventions, as appropriate, to offender manager/supervisor in accordance with local procedures; provide advice and guidance, as necessary.
• Ensures service delivery reflects the Probation Service Equality of Opportunity and anti-racism policies.

Sex Offending Treatment Programmes Polygraph examiners who are trained and accredited to deliver one of the nationally recognised sex offender treatment programmes will be required to facilitate a limited number of group work sessions during periods of low national demand for polygraph examinations.

• Facilitate sex offending treatment programme according to the programme manual.
• Prepare programme sessions in collaboration with colleague facilitator
• Debrief post programme session with colleague facilitator
• Maintain records on NDelius and IAPS to requirements
• Engage with Treatment Management
• Prepare reports
• Maintain Structured Assessment of Risk and Need reports
• Attend 3 way meetings with offender managers as required
• Willing to travel across England and Wales NPS Divisions

Local Engagement & Representation

• Build and maintain strong working relationships with key partners.
• Maintain appropriate links and relationships relevant to Multi Agency Public Protection Arrangements.
• Represent the NPS in relevant meetings and workgroups as assigned by the Team Manager.
• Work collaboratively with internal and external Providers to ensure appropriate interventions are available to reduce reoffending.
• Maintain effective links with local courts and sentences in line with the locally agreed protocols and arrangements
• Maintain effective working relationships with the local police, Youth Justice Service and other agencies.
• Maintain relationships and dialogue with local communities and community groups.

Other Responsibilities

• Work to increase public confidence in the work of the NPS, and to develop and maintain a positive public profile of the NPS within the team.
• To comply with and promote adherence to all NPS policies and procedures at all times
• Developing productive working relationships with all colleagues.
• Develop own knowledge and skills to meet objectives.
• Attend the mandatory American Polygraph Association Seminar every two years in order to maintain APA accreditation.
• Engage and respond to mandatory Quality Assurance requirements

Leadership

Communicating and Influencing

Developing Self and Others

Working Together

Making Effective Decisions

Delivering at Pace

Managing a Quality Service

Essential Experience

• Minimum of 2 years direct experience of working with those convicted of sexual offences either as an offender manager or programme facilitator
• Excellent report writing skills
• Excellent Communication Skills
• Ability to work effectively as a team player
• Presentation skills

Technical requirements

• Probation Qualification - Graduate Diploma/Honours Degree in Community Justice Integrated with Level 5 Diploma in Probation Practice
• (or) A qualification which was recognised at the time of qualification by the State for Justice as per Section 10 of The Offender Management Act 2007: The following qualifications gained in England and Wales were previously recognised as providing such eligibility: o Diploma in Probation Studies, o Diploma in Social Work (with Probation Option) o CQSW (with Probation Option.)
• Degree or equivalent level qualification
• Up to date knowledge and expertise of risk management and assessment, Communicating and Influencing
• Delivering at Pace Developing Self and Others Making Effective Decisions Managing a Quality Service, Probation Qualification - Graduate Diploma/Honours Degree in Community Justice Integrated with Level 5 Diploma in Probation Practice (or) A qualification which was recognised at the time of qualification by the State for Justice as per Section 10 of The Offender Management Act 2007: The following qualifications gained in England and Wales were previously recognised as providing such eligibility: - Diploma in Probation Studies, - Diploma in Social Work (with Probation Option) - CQSW (with Probation Option.)
• Specific qualification requirements To be eligible for this role, you must confirm you meet the mandatory qualification requirements outlined below and you must also upload a scanned copy of your qualifications. Applicants that do not provide the mandatory qualification evidence, will not progress to interview stage. - Probation Qualification - Graduate Diploma/Honours Degree in Community Justice Integrated with Level 5 Diploma in Probation Practice (or) A qualification which was recognised at the time of qualification by the State for Justice as per Section 10 of The Offender Management Act 2007: The following qualifications gained in England and Wales were previously recognised as providing such eligibility: - Diploma in Probation Studies, - Diploma in Social Work (with Probation Option) - CQSW (with Probation Option.)

£46,746 - £48,760. In addition this post attracts a London allowance payment which will be discussed at interview.

The MoJ offers a range of benefits:

• Annual Leave Annual leave is 25 days on appointment and will increase to 30 days after five years' service, plus public holidays. Leave for part-time and job share posts will be calculated on a pro-rata basis
• Pension The National Probation Service is covered by the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) run through the Greater Manchester Pension Fund (GMPF). Please visit www.gmpf.org.uk for further information. Please note: Any current Civil Servant who is a member of the PCSPS, by accepting an offer of employment to the National Probation Services will be opted out of the PCSPS and auto enrolled into the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Training The Ministry of Justice is committed to staff development and offers an extensive range of training and development opportunities.
• Networks The opportunity to join employee-run networks that have been established to provide advice and support and to enable the views of employees from minority groups to be expressed direct to senior management. There are currently networks for employees of minority ethnic origin, employees with disabilities, employees with caring responsibilities, women employees, and lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender.
• Eligibility All candidates are subject to security and identity checks prior to taking up post
• Support A range of 'Family Friendly' policies such as opportunities to work reduced hours or job share.
• Access to flexible benefits such as voluntary benefits, retail vouchers and discounts on a range of goods and services.
• For moves to or from another employer or moves across the Civil Service this can have implications on your eligibility to carry on claiming childcare vouchers. You may however be eligible for alternative government childcare support schemes, including Tax Free Childcare. More information can be found on www.GOV.UK or Childcare Choices. You can determine your eligibility at https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/.
• Paid paternity, adoption and maternity leave.
• Free annual sight tests for employees who use computer screens.

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