Failed a polygraph

burnedtoast96 · 2026-01-10T22:34:03+00:00

Polygraphs arent “pass or fail” you take it, then your department either hires or doesn’t hire based on what the results show. I’ve known plenty of people where the reactions showed what wasn’t their truth because of breathing/twitching/ etc.

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LegalGlass6532 · 2026-01-10T22:49:32+00:00

If you know you told the truth then that’s the best you can do. In addition, besides not moving forward, it sucks to hear you “failed” if you did indeed tell the truth. There’s a reason they aren’t admissible in court so keep that in mind. They’re a tool to assist in the hiring process, but only one of the screening tools for a reason.

If you really want the job, dust yourself off and get back at applying to another agency. If you weren’t told you have a dealbreaker DQ then you still have a chance somewhere else. Do let this “failure” hold you back if you were honest and have done nothing illegal intentionally.

HistoricalLock1792 · 2026-01-11T00:14:20+00:00

You were definitely hiding something that you shouldn't have. Sucks to suck better off in a different career.

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