5822 Forensic Psycho-Physiologist (Polygraph Examiner): civilian jobs and resume guide
The O*NET Military Crosswalk connects this Forensic Psycho-Physiologist (Polygraph Examiner) designation to Detectives and Criminal Investigators. Review each civilian direction's published work details, then keep only experience you can verify. The connection does not prove that you performed a mapped task.
About this designation: The source identifies this designation as Forensic Psycho-Physiologist (Polygraph Examiner). Its shared civilian crosswalk evidence does not establish which duties, tools, credentials, or level of responsibility you personally held.
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resume-ready civilian direction
$93,790
Median national pay for Detective and Criminal Investigator
These are the civilian occupations O*NET connects to this military code. They are options to explore—not a ranking, a license, or proof that you performed every duty listed.
Conduct investigations related to suspected violations of federal, state, or local laws to prevent or solve crimes.
Typical national pay$69,330–$120,520Median $93,790 · BLS OEWS 2025
Pay can vary by location, employer, schedule, credentials, and experience.
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Requirements and work details
O*NET Job Zone 3: medium preparation is usually needed.
O*NET does not establish a universal civilian license for this occupation. Employers may still require credentials.
Example civilian duties from O*NET
Check victims for signs of life, such as breathing and pulse.
Obtain facts or statements from complainants, witnesses, and accused persons and record interviews, using recording device.
Secure deceased body and obtain evidence from it, preventing bystanders from tampering with it prior to medical examiner's arrival.
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Detective and Criminal Investigator
Summary
Detective conducting investigations into suspected violations of laws, gathering evidence, interviewing witnesses, and preparing detailed reports to support crime resolution and prevention efforts
Experience
Detective and Criminal Investigator
Where you worked
Month Year to Month Year
Checked victims for signs of life, such as breathing and pulse
Obtained facts or statements from complainants, witnesses, and accused persons, recording interviews using a recording device
Secured deceased bodies and obtained evidence, preventing bystanders from tampering with it prior to medical examiner's arrival
Recorded progress of investigations, maintained informational files on suspects, and submitted reports to commanding officer or magistrate to authorize warrants
Prepared reports detailing investigation findings and charges according to formalized procedures
Preserved, processed, and analyzed items of evidence obtained from crime scenes and suspects, placing them in proper containers
Notified command of situations and requested assistance while securing crime scenes
Skills
Core Skills
Examining records or other types, Interviewing people, Examining crime scenes, Observing individuals' activities, Maintaining surveillance, Collecting evidence for legal cases, Using databases, Investigating accidents, Preparing incident reports
Working With People
Requesting emergency personnel
Open to
On site, Remote
Education
Certificate Your training program, Year
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The mapped civilian record lists this task: Check victims for signs of life, such as breathing and pulse. Identify comparable experience only if you can verify it.
Also examine this mapped civilian task: Obtain facts or statements from complainants, witnesses, and accused persons and record interviews, using recording device. Keep it only if your own service evidence supports it.
Capture scope or outcomes only when your own records support them.
Which parts of your Forensic Psycho-Physiologist (Polygraph Examiner) experience can you support when considering the crosswalk direction Detectives and Criminal Investigators?
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Fictional example: In my Forensic Psycho-Physiologist (Polygraph Examiner) assignment, I [verified task] using [verified tool or record].
After
Fictional example: Supported [civilian work area] by [verified task] using [verified tool or record].
Why this wording is fair
Check victims for signs of life, such as breathing and pulse.
Obtain facts or statements from complainants, witnesses, and accused persons and record interviews, using recording device.
Use the pattern, not the sentence: keep it only when the same facts are true for you.
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Editorial reviewer: Rung Guru editorial QA. Approved: 2026-08-09T03:35:37.269903+00:00.
Structured guidance last changed: 2026-08-08. Source-verification dates appear with each source below.
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