CVSA GUIDELINES FOR EMPLOYMENT 2026 WITH
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Policy and Guidelines for Voice Stress Analysis
Purpose of Voice Stress Analysis
• Voice stress analysis is used for deception detection during pre-employment screening
by the West Palm Beach Police Department.
• It is not the sole factor in granting employment but aims to protect the integrity of the
screening process.
Regulations and Governance
• Voice stress analysis examiners must adhere to Florida State Statute Chapter 934.
• Examiners need to be certified and undergo recertification every three years.
Definitions
Voice Stress Analyzer
• Detects, measures, and charts stress in a person's voice based on a predefined
questionnaire.
Qualified Examiner
• Individuals who have completed training in truth verification and voice stress analysis.
• Recertification every three years is mandatory.
Interview Types
• Overt Interviews: Live interviews with prior consent where certain questions are
recorded for analysis.
• Structured Interviews: Legally obtained audio recordings of responses to predefined
questions.
Procedures for Voice Stress Analysis
Pre-Employment Screening
• Voice stress analysis is part of the employment selection process.
• Examiners review questions with applicants before the formal examination.
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Policy and Guidelines for Voice Stress Analysis
Purpose of Voice Stress Analysis
• Voice stress analysis is used for deception detection during pre-employment screening
by the West Palm Beach Police Department.
• It is not the sole factor in granting employment but aims to protect the integrity of the
screening process.
Regulations and Governance
• Voice stress analysis examiners must adhere to Florida State Statute Chapter 934.
• Examiners need to be certified and undergo recertification every three years.
Definitions
Voice Stress Analyzer
• Detects, measures, and charts stress in a person's voice based on a predefined
questionnaire.
Qualified Examiner
• Individuals who have completed training in truth verification and voice stress analysis.
• Recertification every three years is mandatory.
Interview Types
• Overt Interviews: Live interviews with prior consent where certain questions are
recorded for analysis.
• Structured Interviews: Legally obtained audio recordings of responses to predefined
questions.
Procedures for Voice Stress Analysis
Pre-Employment Screening
• Voice stress analysis is part of the employment selection process.
• Examiners review questions with applicants before the formal examination.
