Originally Posted by antarius
I have no clue how CHP's is, but please let me push you away from the dark side anyhow. Go to real police work man, don't do CHP.
That said, do whatever makes you happy man =]. The more the marrier!
Now, onto the Polygraph. It starts with a 250-350 question paper. You answer them truthfully to the best of your ability, and circle any ones you want to talk about to "clear up" before going onto the machine.
You go in and interview with the guy who runs the Polygraph, going over all of that stuff and he takes notes while you do it. Then, you sit down after you're satisfied and he is, and he asks you some questions at random, and then blanket questions like "Did you lie at all" etc. etc. while on the machine.
It's insanely nerve wracking.
LOL sounds like a lot Jp. I might try and go local myself however I want to see how I do first with the chp exam. Do you have any examples that the polygraph test asked? I'm sure I'll be nervous as hell but I really don't have anything to hide. I've gotten drunk before of course, I had to drive myself home at least one time that I know of. I've never done any illegal drugs such as weed, e or any other common drugs that are rampid now adays. I've never had to shoot anyone or kill anybody otherwise I'd probably be in jail. I've been in a couple of fist fights before but nothing major.
So yeah some examples would be cool if you are able to give that information out. Also how hard was your pat test? My biggest struggle for me now is going to be my pull ups. I can do about 2. I know the standard for the chp is 4. I'm getting excited and looking forward to taking the test. Any hints or tips that you could give me would be great.