The polygraph examination is now increasingly required both by courts as part of the legal process and as a condition of employment in private companies, some of which are among the largest in the economy, such as Egged, Coca-Cola, hospitals and more. Who is currently qualified to perform the test?
"Today, a polygraph test can be performed by a certified polygraph examiner," explains Mr. Avraham Zaguri, a veteran polygraph expert and senior instructor at the Tamir Institute - the institute that leads the teaching in the field.
"Many of the candidates interested in retraining in the field of polygraph are veterans of the defense establishment, IDF and Israeli police veterans, security officers and private investigators, as well as people who have worked in other professions, including high-tech, and are interested in a profession that combines extensive knowledge and expertise."
Is the polygraph examiner a profession that belongs to the new world of work?
"A polygraph examiner has a very respectable and financially productive profession, which allows him to work completely independently and even combine day-to-day work with studies or any other field of practice. Because the polygraph examiner only needs a computer and polygraph software he is mobile "For professional retraining at the Tamir Institute, they are looking for this operational flexibility, which allows them to earn a decent living without spending many hours in the office."
Many companies nowadays order polygraph tests as a mandatory condition for employment, it is known that the legal system also relies on the results of the polygraph test and private investigators order it when a breach of trust is suspected, in what other areas is a polygraph test needed?
"Polygraph tests cover every area - from family disputes, sexual harassment and child exploitation to the cyber world. In the labor market, it is customary to order a polygraph test when a breach of trust is suspected due to smuggling of professional information or when white issues are disputed."
What content is taught in a polygraph examiner course? And who can be accepted?
"The threshold conditions for admission are 12 years of study with a full matriculation certificate and a commitment to further academic studies (following a future law that is expected to be approved in the Knesset, which stipulates that only a polygraph examiner with an academic degree can work in the field). "And they have no criminal record. Anyone who meets these conditions and has not passed the age of 50 will be able to enroll in the training program."
How long does the training course for polygraph examiners last?
The training program for polygraph examiners is conducted in two tracks that include 410 study hours - the first for three consecutive months from morning to afternoon (16: 00-08: 00), and the second track lasts eight months and is held in the evening (21: 00-16: 00) The curriculum is personal and tailored for small groups (between two and three students per class), so the student receives a full lesson without interruptions and can participate in several polygraph tests from different fields, and study the theoretical material thoroughly with practical experience. "
The Tamir Institute is the only one in Israel that has written instructional and study books in the field of polygraph, what content do you focus on in the field?
"Polygraph studies include three main areas: psychology, biology, criminal and civil law (a chapter dealing with cardiovascular activity, about 60 hours of study). The biological law deals with the activity of the body in stressful situations, the nervous system, the activity of the heart and lungs. Criminal law deals with issues of professional ethics - what is allowed and what is forbidden and the usefulness of polygraph testing in criminal proceedings.
What are the employment options for graduates of a polygraph examiner course at the Tamir Institute?
"Any graduate of the polygraph examiner training program at the Tamir Institute can work as a freelancer or in the form of an employee or freelancer with us. Tamir "He will be paid according to a fixed salary. We provide work for our graduates and accompany them for years."
In the last two years there has been a significant change in the labor market, more and more people are interested in flexible employment options, to what extent does the profession allow this?
"Today all a polygraph examiner needs is professional knowledge, suitable equipment, dedicated software and a computer, so he can open an independent polygraph institute from anywhere with a network point and work from any point in the country and in the world. In terms of control and professional consultation throughout the length of time he would like to work in the field. "
The Tamir Institute specializes in performing computerized polygraph tests for large organizations and for the legal system, using sophisticated digital polygraph equipment that enables compliance with the highest standards in the world.
The institute leads an individual learning program for academics interested in vocational retraining in the field of polygraph examiners
For more details contact: 073-7841740,050-7640881
Email: tamir_dor@bezeqint.net
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