Phoenix Polygraph Academy

Post-Conviction Sex Offender Testing Course Overview

This comprehensive course provides a detailed overview of the recommended best practices for polygraph professionals involved in Post-Conviction Sex Offender Testing (PCSOT), as established by the American Polygraph Association. The curriculum is built upon an evidence-based approach, integrating principles from polygraph testing, supervision, and behavioral health treatment. Participants will explore the primary goals of PCSOT, which focus on increasing public safety by providing critical information to the multidisciplinary teams managing persons convicted of sexual offenses. Attendees will learn to conduct various examination types, including instant offense, sexual history disclosure, maintenance, and monitoring exams, while adhering to essential ethical standards and operational definitions. At the end of the course, you will be qualified and prepared to conduct PCSOT examinations.

Because this specialized testing is a vital decision-support tool for managing risk and public safety, it is recommended for ALL POLYGRAPH EXAMINERS across the profession as continuing education. This includes law enforcement examiners—whether conducting pre-employment, internal affairs, or criminal testing—and federal government examiners performing security clearance, national security, or internal counterintelligence testing. Additionally, it is essential for clinical examiners conducting PCSOT and related testing, as well as private examiners who may handle a range of matters from criminal and investigative post-conviction cases to personal-matter testing. By completing this course, examiners ensure they gain the rigorous specialized training and continuing education requirements necessary to maintain high standards of quality and professionalism in the field.

Already certified in PCSOT? Our PCSOT courses can also be used toward polygraph continuing education hours. Contact us directly for a multi-student discount if you are sending more than one student to the same course.

Who Should Attend:

• Law Enforcement & IA Investigators

• Federal Counterintelligence Examiners

• Clinical/Treatment-Based Examiners

• Private Examiners

• Private Investigators & Security Professionals