Posted: 10/22/2008 8:30:32 PM EDT
| Im In a Dept right now and have been for 6 years and didnt have to take one. Just out of curiosity what do they ask you on a poly. Do they just ask you whats on your application to see if its accurate? |
| I was asked about 20 pages of questions ranging anywhere from do I gamble to do I have sex with animals. Then I was hooked up to the machine and asked 10 questions, one of which was the catch-all "have you been truthful on all the questions asked of you today?". |
Sounds like the one I took. Took about 2.5 hrs but the actual hookup to the machine only took about 30 mins. |
I've always wondered if a truthful affirmative answer to that would keep you from getting the job. |
I don't know, I've heard a very large percentage of LE officers admitted during their polygraph that they have,,, |
I can tell you we had a person admit to that on the pre-polygraph, which is a packet they fill out at home and return to us. That answer and a few others led to him not being asked to come in and take the polygraph 
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Listen, I know you work in Northern Maine, but let's not give all Maine LEOs a bad name
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| OK, I'm not a LEO yet either, how can you answer "do you gamble" or what ever, when it can not be truthfully answered yes or no? For my self: I have gambled, but not in a few years. I used to drink smoke, etc, not in 2 years though. I know from being in court before that they will tell me to answer YES or NO only. I would have to say I can't answer it then. |
You just answered it right there, champ. 
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Quoted: Quoted: OK, I'm not a LEO yet either, how can you answer "do you gamble" or what ever, when it can not be truthfully answered yes or no? For my self: I have gambled, but not in a few years. I used to drink smoke, etc, not in 2 years though. I know from being in court before that they will tell me to answer YES or NO only. I would have to say I can't answer it then. You just answered it right there, champ. http:///images/smilies/smiley_freak.gifhttp:///images/smilies/smiley_freak.gifhttp:///images/smilies/smiley_freak.gif But if the Question is "do you gamble" I would *honestly* say "NO" because I don't now. But honestly it would be VERY difficult for me to answer in one word answers for almost any question about my past. If I "FAIL" any questions do they ask for an explanation or just not hire me? |
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Depending on the polygraph administrator you may be asked clarifying polygraph questions. I had to fill out a "pre-polygraph" booklet and was asked questions to confirm what I had stated in the written part. Mine was no big deal and only lasted about 30 minutes. Don't sweat it, and tell the truth. |