I took my first polygraph last Friday for a position within a local law enforcement organization. I was conditionally offered the position. The only condition was that I had to accept and pass a polygraph test. I meant to call a friend of mine who took it in order to get a feel for the environment and the types of questions they would ask. Unfortunately, he works 3rd shift and I didnt feel like it was a big deal anyways. After all I would be telling the truth. 

I had a good case of the nerves. "What if something goes wrong?". "What if I dont get this job?" (it was a good job with a significant increase in pay). First, I filled out a 110-120 question questionnaire regarding my history. Then I was led by the woman administering the test to the testing room. She was personable and gave me information on the test. She told me the questions she would ask and I answered them truthfully. Then she hooked me up with two finger probes and two across the chest devices as well as the inflated BP monitor. We went through the question set three times. I left within an hour of arriving confident that I did well. There was something odd about her behavior though at the end which made me uneasy but I was still confident. I went back to my current job and looked forward to enjoy the holiday weekend. 

Got a call this morning from the officer in charge of the department that the job was in and he told me that there were 3-4 areas (Im assuming questions) that were labeled as deceptive. I was then told that they were not going forward with their offer and that my candidacy was no longer valid. 

I am really bummed out about the results. Im at a loss. I now wish I had never accepted the conditional offer. I feel ashamed and branded. Will my family question me and look at me different because I falied a polygraph test? 

I dont know where to turn and what to do. I had to post this and get this off my chest.

I am wondering what my next course of action should be. I have already asked about re-testing or an appeals process but this was basically laughed off. I have already put in my letter of resignation and dont know if I can get my current job back. It feels as though my back is against the wall.