CITY OF POTTSBORO, TEXASPOLICE DEPARTMENT
City of Pottsboro Police Department411 Franklin
P.O. Box 1089Pottsboro, Texas 75076
(903) 786-5202
PERSONAL HISTORY STATEMENTPOLICE PATROL APPLICANTS
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PHS.1214/00
TO POLICE PATROL APPLICANTS:
The City of Pottsboro requires that all applicants submit a Personal History Statement to the Chief ofPolice.
Read the instructions for completing the Personal History Statement very carefully and answer allquestions as instructed. This is a detailed document, which requires some research on your part, as wellas furnishing the required documentation. You must respond to all questions, if the question is notapplicable to you, then enter N/A in the space provided.
IMPORTANT! The completed Personal History Statement must be returned to the office of the City ofPottsboro Chief of Police on or before_____________. All documents requested must be enclosed withyour Personal History Statement or it will not be accepted. If we do not receive your Personal HistoryStatement by the above due date, we will assume that you are no longer interested in becoming aPottsboro Police Officer and your name will be removed from the preliminary eligibility list establishedby the written examination.
Please remit your Personal History Statement either by personal delivery or Certified Mail to thefollowing:
City of Pottsboro528 East FM 120P. O. Box 1089
Pottsboro, Texas 75076
Thank you!
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INSTRUCTIONS: Please read these instructions carefully before proceeding.
These instructions are provided as a guide to assist you in properly completing your Personal HistoryStatement. It is essential that the information be accurate in all respects. It will be used as the basis for abackground investigation that will determine your eligibility for employment with the City of Pottsboro.
1. Your Personal History Statement should be printed legibly in ink. Answer all questions to the best ofyour ability.
2. If a question(s) is not applicable to you or if there are more spaces than you need to provide yourinformation, enter N/A in the spaces provided.
3. If there is insufficient space on the form for you to include all information required, attach extrasheets to the Personal History Statement. Be sure to reference the relevant section and questionnumber before continuing your answer.
4. Avoid errors by reading the directions carefully before making any entries on the form. Be sure yourinformation is correct and in proper sequence before you begin.
5. You are responsible for obtaining correct addresses and phone numbers. If you are not sure of anaddress, check it by personal verification. Your local library may have a directory service or copiesof local phone directories.
6. An accurate and complete form will help expedite your investigation. On the other hand, omissionsor falsifications may result in disqualification.
7. I AM FULLY AWARE THAT ANY SUCH OMISSIONS OR FALSIFICATIONS SHALL BEGROUNDS FOR REFUSAL TO HIRE OR IF HIRED, TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT.
INSTRUCTIONS
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8. All documents requested must be turned in at the same time the Personal History Statement issubmitted. The following items must be included with your Personal History Statement:
a. A certified copy of your Birth Certificate (This is not a copy of the hospitals complementarybirth certificate).
b. Naturalization papers (if applicable)
c. A certified transcript of ALL of your high school grades and credits, even if you did notgraduate.
d. A certified copy of your G.E.D., if you did not graduate from high school.
e. Certified copies of any completion documents and/or grades from vocational schools.
f. A certified transcript of all college or university hours and/or proof of degree.
g. If you are a former member of the Armed Services, a certified copy of your discharge and/ortransfer papers.
h. If you are married, a certified copy of your marriage certificate. If you are divorced, acertified copy of all divorce decrees applicable to your situation.
YOUR PERSONAL HISTORY STATEMENT AND ALL REQUESTED DOCUMENTS MUSTBE RETURNED TO THE DIRECTOR OF CIVIL SERVICE ON OR BEFORE
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THERE WILL BE NO EXTENSIONS OR EXCEPTIONS MADE
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PERSONAL HISTORY STATEMENT
A. APPLICANT INFORMATION - INFORMATION PROVIDED IN THIS SECTION IS FORIDENTIFICATION PURPOSES ONLY.
NAME ______________________________________________________________________(Last) (First) (Middle)
ADDRESS ___________________________________________________________________(Number) (Street)
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________(City) (State) (Zip Code)
TELEPHONE NUMBER (_______) ________________________________________________Area Code
LIST PHONE WHERE YOU CAN RECEIVE DAILY MESSAGES ______________________
DATE OF BIRTH ________________________ AGE ________Month Day Year
NICKNAME(S), MAIDEN NAME, OR OTHER NAMES YOU HAVE USED:_____________________________________________________________________________
NAME YOU PREFER: ____________________________
SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER __________________________________________________
PLACE OF BIRTH _____________________________________________________________(City) (County) (State)
ARE YOU A U.S. CITIZEN _________ YES __________ NO
DRIVER'S LICENSE # ________________________________ STATE __________________
HEIGHT _______________ WEIGHT ____________
COLOR OF EYES __________________ COLOR OF HAIR _______________________
IDENTIFYING MARKS:
SCARS: _______________________________________________________________________
TATOOS: _____________________________________________________________________
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B. RESIDENCES - LIST ALL ADDRESSES WHERE YOU HAVE LIVED DURING THE PAST10 YEARS. BEGINNING WITH PRESENT ADDRESS. LIST DATE BY MONTH/YEAR.
FROM TO ADDRESS
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C. MARITAL & FAMILY HISTORY
ARE YOU: ______SINGLE ______ENGAGED______MARRIED ______WIDOWED______SEPARATED ______DIVORCED
IF ENGAGED:NAME OF FIANCE'_____________________________________ DATE OF BIRTH ________
ADDRESS ____________________________________________________________________
PHONE __________________________ WORK PHONE _________________________
PRESENT MARRIAGE:DATE OF MARRIAGE __________________ CITY & STATE _________________________
SPOUSE'S NAME (WIFE'S MAIDEN NAME) _______________________________________
DATE OF BIRTH __________________ PHONE _______________________________
WORK PHONE ____________________
IF EVER SEPARATED, DIVORCED OR WIDOWED:DATE OF MARRIAGE _________________ CITY & STATE _________________________
DATE OF DIVORCE/SEPARATION ___________ CITY & STATE __________________
SPOUSE'S NAME (WIFE'S MAIDEN NAME) _______________________________________
PRESENT ADDRESS & PHONE __________________________________________________
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IF EVER SEPARATED, DIVORCED OR WIDOWED:
DATE OF MARRIAGE __________________ CITY & STATE _________________________
DATE OF DIVORCE/SEPARATION ___________ CITY & STATE __________________
SPOUSE'S NAME (WIFE'S MAIDEN NAME) _______________________________________
PRESENT ADDRESS & PHONE __________________________________________________
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NATURAL, STEPCHILDREN, ADOPTED & FOSTER CHILDREN
NAME RELATIONDATE OF
BIRTH ADDRESSSUPPORTEDBY WHOM
LIST ALL OTHER DEPENDENTS
NAME ADDRESS RELATION
LIST OTHER RELATIVES IN THE FOLLOWING ORDER:FATHER, MOTHER (INCLUDE MAIDEN NAME), LIST STEP, PAST OR PRESENT FATHER ORMOTHER, BROTHERS, SISTERS (STEP, HALF, ADOPTED, PAST OR PRESENT). IF DECEASED,SO INDICATE WITH NAME AND DATE OF DEATH.
NAME ADDRESS PHONE RELATIONDATE OF
BIRTH
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D. EDUCATIONAL HISTORY
HIGH SCHOOLATTENDED CITY & STATE FROM TO
GRADUATEDYES NO
COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY ATTENDED _________________________________________
CITY & STATE ___________________________ DATES ATTENDED ______________
HRS. COMPLETED _________________ MAJOR/MINOR ________________________
DATE & TYPE OF DEGREE RECEIVED __________________________________________
COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY ATTENDED _________________________________________
CITY & STATE __________________________ DATES ATTENDED ______________
HRS. COMPLETED ________________ MAJOR/MINOR ________________________
DATE & TYPE OF DEGREE RECEIVED ___________________________________________
COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY ATTENDED _________________________________________
HRS. COMPLETED _____________ MAJOR/MINOR _______________________________
DATE & TYPE OF DEGREE RECEIVED ___________________________________________
LIST OTHER SCHOOLS ATTENDED (TRADE, VOCATIONAL, BUSINESS, ETC.) GIVE NAMEAND ADDRESS OF SCHOOL, DATES ATTENDED, COURSE STUDY, CERTIFICATE.
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E. SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS
LIST ANY SPECIAL LICENSES YOU HOLD (SUCH AS PILOT, RADIO OPERATOR, SCUBA,ETC.), SHOWING LICENSING AUTHORITY, ORIGINAL DATE OF ISSUE, AND DATE OFEXPIRATION.
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LIST ANY SPECIALIZED MACHINERY OR EQUIPMENT THAT YOU CAN OPERATE.
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IF YOU ARE FLUENT INA FOREIGN LANGUAGE, INDICATE IN EACH AREA YOUR DEGREEOF FLUENCY (EXCELLENT, GOOD, FAIR)
LANGUAGE READING SPEAKING UNDERSTANDING WRITING
LIST ANY OTHER SPECIAL SKILLS OR QUALIFICATIONS YOU MAY POSSESS.
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F. WORK HISTORY - BEGINNING WITH YOUR PRESENT JOB OR PERIOD OFUNEMPLOYMENT. LIST ALL EMPLOYMENT SINCE THE AGE OF 16, INCLUDING PART-TIME, TEMPORARY OR SEASONAL EMPLOYMENT. INCLUDE ALL PERIODS OFUNEMPLOYMENT.
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EMPLOYER __________________________________ PHONE NUMBER _____________
ADDRESS _________________________ CITY/STATE __________________ ZIP______
CHECK JOB DESCRIPTION ____ FULL TIME ____PART TIME ____ TEMPORARY
STARTING DATE __________________ POSITION __________________________
ENDING DATE ____________________ POSITION___________________________
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: _________________________________________________
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SUPERVISORS NAME/TITLE _________________________________________________
ARE YOU ELIGIBLE FOR REHIRE? _______ IF NOT, WHY? ______________________
REASON FOR LEAVING OR WANTING TO LEAVE _____________________________
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MAY WE CONTACT YOUR PRESENT EMPLOYER WITHOUT JEOPARDIZING YOUR JOB?________________
DOES YOUR PRESENT EMPLOYER KNOW YOU ARE APPLYING FOR THIS JOB?_____________________
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EMPLOYER __________________________________ PHONE NUMBER _____________
ADDRESS _________________________ CITY/STATE __________________ ZIP______
CHECK JOB DESCRIPTION ____ FULL TIME ____PART TIME ____ TEMPORARY
STARTING DATE __________________ POSITION __________________________
ENDING DATE ____________________ POSITION___________________________
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: _________________________________________________
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SUPERVISORS NAME/TITLE _________________________________________________
ARE YOU ELIGIBLE FOR REHIRE? _______ IF NOT, WHY? ______________________
REASON FOR LEAVING OR WANTING TO LEAVE _____________________________
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MAY WE CONTACT YOUR PRESENT EMPLOYER WITHOUT JEOPARDIZING YOUR JOB?________________
DOES YOUR PRESENT EMPLOYER KNOW YOU ARE APPLYING FOR THIS JOB?_____________________
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EMPLOYER _________________________________ PHONE NUMBER _____________
ADDRESS _____________________________CITY/STATE ________________ZIP______
CHECK JOB DESCRIPTION _____ FULL TIME _____ PART TIME _____TEMPORARY
STARTING DATE ______________ POSITION __________________________________
ENDING DATE ________________ POSITION __________________________________
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES ___________________________________________________
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SUPERVISORS NAME/TITLE ___________________________________________________
ARE YOU ELIGIBLE FOR REHIRE? ____ IF NOT, WHY? _________________________
REASON FOR LEAVING OR WANTING TO LEAVE ________________________________
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MAY WE CONTACT YOUR PRESENT EMPLOYER WITHOUT JEOPARDIZING YOURJOB?_________
DOES YOUR PRESENT EMPLOYER KNOW YOU ARE APPLYING FOR THIS JOB?_____
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G. MILITARY RECORD
HAVE YOU SERVED IN THE U.S. ARMED FORCES? ____ YES ____ NO
DATE OF SERVICE: FROM ____________ TO ___________________________________
BRANCH OF SERVICE _____________UNIT DESIGNATION _________________________
MILITARY SERVICE NUMBER __________________________________________________
HIGHEST RANK _______________________________________________________________
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TYPE OF DISCHARGE __________________________________________________________
WERE YOU EVER DISCIPLINED WHILE IN THE MILITARY SERVICE (INCLUDE COURTMARTIAL, CAPTAIN'S MASS, COMPANY PUNISHMENT, OFFICE HOURS, ETC.)?_____ YES _____ NO
CHARGE _____________________________________________________________________
MILITARY AGENCY ___________________________________________________________
DATE ____________________
COMPLETE EXPLANATION OF DISPOSITION ____________________________________
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CHARGE _____________________________________________________________________
MILITARY AGENCY ___________________________________________________________
DATE ____________________
COMPLETE EXPLANATION OF DISPOSTION _____________________________________
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H. ARRESTS, DETENTION AND LITIGATION
HAVE YOU EVER BEEN ARRESTED, DETAINED BY THE POLICE OR SUMMONED INTOCOURT? ______ YES ______ NO
IF YES, COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING:
OFFENSE CHARGED ___________________________________________________________
DATE _________________
POLICE AGENCY ______________________________________________________________
CITY/STATE __________________________________________________________________
DISPOSITION OF CASE _________________________________________________________
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OFFENSE CHARGED ___________________________________________________________
DATE _________________
POLICE AGENCY ______________________________________________________________
CITY/STATE __________________________________________________________________
DISPOSITION OF CASE ________________________________________________________
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OFFENSE CHARGED __________________________________________________________
DATE _________________
POLICE AGENCY _____________________________________________________________
CITY/STATE __________________________________________________________________
DISPOSITION OF CASE _________________________________________________________
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I. TRAFFIC RECORD
HAS YOUR DRIVER'S LICENSE EVER BEEN SUSPENDED OR REVOKED?
______ YES ______ NO
IF YES, GIVE DATE, LOCATION AND REASONS:
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WITH WHAT INSURANCE AGENCY DO YOU CARRY AUTO INSURANCE?
NAME _______________________ ADDRESS ____________________________________
PHONE _______________________ POLICY # ____________________________________
LIST TO THE BEST OF YOUR RECOLLECTION, ALL TRAFFIC CITATIONS YOU HAVERECEIVED, EXCLUDING PARKING TICKETS.
MONTH &YEAR CHARGE CITY & STATE DISPOSITION
DESCRIBE IN A BRIEF NARRATIVE ANY TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS IN WHICH YOU HAVE BEENINVOLVED IN THE LAST TEN YEARS, GIVING DATE, CITY, STATE AND STREET ADDRESS.
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J. FINANCIAL HISTORY
SOURCES OF INCOME
WHAT IS YOUR PRESENT SALARY OR WAGES? _______________________________
DO YOU HAVE INCOME FROM ANY OTHER SOURCE OTHER THAN YOUR PRINCIPALOCCUPATION?
IF YES, HOW MUCH? ____________
HOW OFTEN? ___________________
THE SOURCE: ______________________________________________________________
DO YOU OWN ANY REAL ESTATE? ______ YES ______ NO
VALUE ____________ LOCATION _______________________________________
DO YOU OWN ANY BONDS, GOVERNMENT OR OTHER?
______ YES ______ NO VALUE __________________
DO YOU OWN ANY CORPORATE STOCK?
______ YES ______ NO VALUE __________________
DO YOU HAVE A BANK ACCOUNT? ____ YES ____ NO
CHECKING:
ACCOUNT NUMBER _________________ AVERAGE BALANCE ________________
NAME AND ADDRESS OF BANK _____________________________________________
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SAVINGS:
ACCOUNT NUMBER _________________ AVERAGE BALANCE ________________
NAME AND ADDRESS OF BANK _____________________________________________
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K. FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS
GIVE NAMES AND ADDRESSES OF THE INDIVIDUALS, COMPANIES, OR OTHERS TO WHOMYOU ARE INDEBTED, AND THE EXTENT OF YOUR DEBT. INCLUDE RENT, MORTGAGES,VEHICLE PAYMENTS, CHARGE ACCOUNTS, CREDIT CARDS, LOANS, CHILD SUPPORTPAYMENTS, AND ANY OTHER DEBTS AND PAYMENTS. INCLUDE ACCOUNT NUMBERSWHERE APPLICABLE.
NAME OF CREDITOR ACCOUNT NUMBER BALANCE PAYMENTPASTDUE
TOTALS: ___________________________ _________________
Amount Owed Payments
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L. MEMBERSHIP IN ORGANIZATIONS (PAST AND/OR PRESENT)
NAME & ADDRESSTYPE (SOCIAL, FRATERNAL,
PROFESSIONAL, ETC) FROM TO
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M. PERSONAL DECLARATIONS
1. DESCRIBE IN YOUR OWN WORDS THE FREQUENCY AND EXTENT OF YOUR USE OFINTOXICATING LIQUORS.
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2. HAVE YOU EVER TRIED MARIJUANA? ____ YES ____ NOIF YES, HOW MANY TIMES? _________
3. HAVE YOU EVER TRIED ANY DRUG (BESIDES MARIJUANA) NOTPRESCRIBED BY YOUR PHYSICIAN? ____ YES ____NO
IF YES, WHAT DRUGS & HOW MANY TIMES?____________________________________________________________________________
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4. DO YOU HAVE ANY RELIGIOUS OR OTHER BELIEFS, WHICH WOULD PREVENT YOUFROM FULLY PERFORMING THE DUTIES OF A POLICE OFFICER, INCLUDINGWORKING ON WEEKENDS, EVENING OR NIGHT SHIFT? ____ YES ____ NO
IF YES, EXPLAIN: __________________________
5. HAVE YOU EVER MADE APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT WITH THIS OR ANYOTHER LAW ENFORCEMENT OR RELATED AGENCY?____ YES ____ NO
IF YES, START WITH YOUR MOST RECENT APPLICATION:
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DATE APPLIED __________________________ DEPARTMENT _________________________________
CITY/STATE _____________________________
JOB APPLIED FOR ________________________________
ARE YOU PRESENTLY BEING CONSIDERED FOR EMPLOYMENT? ____ YES ____ NO
IF ANSWER IS YES ABOVE, LIST ALL STAGES YOU HAVE COMPLETED IN THE HIRING PROCESS:
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IF NOT HIRED, LIST REASON ____________________________________________________________________
DATE APPLIED __________________________ DEPARTMENT _________________________________
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CITY/STATE _____________________________
JOB APPLIED FOR ________________________________
ARE YOU PRESENTLY BEING CONSIDERED FOR EMPLOYMENT? ____ YES ____ NO
IF ANSWER IS YES ABOVE, LIST ALL STAGES YOU HAVE COMPLETED IN THE HIRING PROCESS:
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IF NOT HIRED, LIST REASON ____________________________________________________________________
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DATE APPLIED __________________________ DEPARTMENT _________________________________
CITY/STATE _____________________________
JOB APPLIED FOR ________________________________
ARE YOU PRESENTLY BEING CONSIDERED FOR EMPLOYMENT? ____ YES ____ NO
IF ANSWER IS YES ABOVE, LIST ALL STAGES YOU HAVE COMPLETED IN THE HIRING PROCESS:
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IF NOT HIRED, LIST REASON ____________________________________________________________________
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LAW ENFORCEMENT APPLICATIONS:---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
DATE APPLIED __________________ DEPARTMENT ____________________________________
CITY/STATE ________________________________
JOB APPLIED FOR ___________________________
ARE YOU PRESENTLY BEING CONSIDERED FOR EMPLOYMENT? ____ YES ____ NO
IF ANSWER IS YES ABOVE, LIST ALL STAGES YOU HAVE COMPLETED IN THE HIRING PROCESS:
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IF NOT HIRED, LIST REASON _______________________________________________________________
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DATE APPLIED __________________ DEPARTMENT ____________________________________
CITY/STATE ________________________________
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JOB APPLIED FOR ___________________________
ARE YOU PRESENTLY BEING CONSIDERED FOR EMPLOYMENT? ____ YES ____ NO
IF ANSWER IS YES ABOVE, LIST ALL STAGES YOU HAVE COMPLETED IN THE HIRING PROCESS:
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IF NOT HIRED, LIST REASON _______________________________________________________________
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DATE APPLIED __________________ DEPARTMENT ____________________________________
CITY/STATE ________________________________
JOB APPLIED FOR ___________________________
ARE YOU PRESENTLY BEING CONSIDERED FOR EMPLOYMENT? ____ YES ____ NO
IF ANSWER IS YES ABOVE, LIST ALL STAGES YOU HAVE COMPLETED IN THE HIRING PROCESS:
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IF NOT HIRED, LIST REASON ______________________________________________________________
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DATE APPLIED __________________ DEPARTMENT ____________________________________
CITY/STATE ________________________________
JOB APPLIED FOR ___________________________
ARE YOU PRESENTLY BEING CONSIDERED FOR EMPLOYMENT? ____ YES ____ NO
IF ANSWER IS YES ABOVE, LIST ALL STAGES YOU HAVE COMPLETED IN THE HIRING PROCESS:
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IF NOT HIRED, LIST REASON _______________________________________________________________
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DATE APPLIED __________________ DEPARTMENT ____________________________________
CITY/STATE ________________________________
JOB APPLIED FOR ___________________________
ARE YOU PRESENTLY BEING CONSIDERED FOR EMPLOYMENT? ____ YES ____ NO
IF ANSWER IS YES ABOVE, LIST ALL STAGES YOU HAVE COMPLETED IN THE HIRING PROCESS:
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IF NOT HIRED, LIST REASON _______________________________________________________________
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DATE APPLIED __________________ DEPARTMENT ____________________________________
CITY/STATE ________________________________
JOB APPLIED FOR ___________________________
ARE YOU PRESENTLY BEING CONSIDERED FOR EMPLOYMENT? ____ YES ____ NO
IF ANSWER IS YES ABOVE, LIST ALL STAGES YOU HAVE COMPLETED IN THE HIRING PROCESS:
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IF NOT HIRED, LIST REASON ______________________________________________________________
6. ARE THERE ANY INCIDENTS IN YOUR LIFE OR DETAILS NOT MENTIONED HEREINWHICH MAY INFLUENCE THIS DEPARTMENTS EVALUATION OF YOURSUITABILITY FOR EMPLOYMENT AS A POLICE OFFICER?
____ YES ____ NO
IF SO, EXPLAIN:___________________________________________________________________
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N. REFERENCES
NAME _______________________________________________ PHONE ____________________________
ADDRESS __________________________________________________________________________________
OCCUPATION ___________________________________ BUSINESS PHONE __________________________
BUSINESS ADDRESS _____________________________________________ YEARS KNOWN______
NAME _________________________________________________PHONE _____________________________
ADDRESS ___________________________________________________________________________________
OCCUPATION __________________________________ BUSINESS PHONE ___________________________
BUSINESS ADDRESS _____________________________________________ YEARS KNOWN ______
NAME ________________________________________________ PHONE ______________________________
ADDRESS ____________________________________________________________________________________
OCCUPATION _________________________________ BUSINESS PHONE _____________________________
BUSINESS ADDRESS______________________________________________ YEARS KNOWN_______
NAME _______________________________________________ PHONE ______________________________
ADDRESS ____________________________________________________________________________________
OCCUPATION ________________________________ BUSINESS PHONE _____________________________
BUSINESS ADDRESS _____________________________________________ YEARS KNOWN _______
NAME ______________________________________________ PHONE _______________________________
ADDRESS _____________________________________________________________________________________
OCCUPATION ______________________________ BUSINESS PHONE ______________________________
BUSINESS ADDRESS ____________________________________________ YEARS KNOWN ________
NAME _____________________________________________ PHONE ________________________________
ADDRESS ______________________________________________________________________________________
OCCUPATION _________________________________ BUSINESS PHONE ______________________________
BUSINESS ADDRESS _____________________________________________ YEARS KNOWN_________
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SECURELY ATTACH A POLAROID SIZE PHOTOGRAH OF YOURSELF
BETWEEN THESE LINES
WHICH WAS TAKEN WITHIN THE LAST 6 MONTHS
NO SUNGLASSES
NO CAPS, HATS, ETC.
NO UNIFORMS OF ANY TYPE
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INCLUDE ORIGINALS OR CERTIFIED COPIES OF THESE DOCUMENTS, IF APPLICABLE, WHENSUBMITTING THIS DOCUMENT.
XEROX COPIES AND SIGNED BY A NOTARY IS NOT ACCEPTABLE.
PLEASE CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF YOU HAVE TO SEND FOR ORIGINALS OR CERTIFIEDCOPIES.
REQUESTED DOCUMENT YES NO
BIRTH CERTIFICATE
HIGH SCHOOL TRANSCRIPT
GED CERTIFICATE
COLLEGE TRANSCRIPT
MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE
DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE PAPERS
MILITARY DISCHARGE PAPERS
NATURALIZATION PAPERS
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I, HEREBY CERTIFY THAT ALL OF THE INFORMATION PROVIDED BY ME INCONNECTION WITH MY APPLICATION, WHETHER ON THIS DOCUMENT OR NOT, ISTRUE AND COMPLETE, AND I UNDERSTAND THAT ANY MISSTATEMENT,FALSIFICATION, OR OMISSION OF INFORMATION SHALL BE GROUNDS FORREFUSAL TO HIRE OR, IF HIRED, TERMINATION.
_____________________________________Signature
SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN TO BEFORE ME ON THE _____ DAY OF ________, 20__
____________________________________________Notary Public
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AFFIDAVIT
TO: TCLEOSE
FROM: City of Pottsboro, Texas
APPLICANT SOCIAL SECURITY #(Last) (First) (MI)
CRIMINAL HISTORY: (IF NONE, STATE NONE)
OFFENSE DATE DISPOSITION*
*ATTACH CERTIFIED COPIES OF DOCUMENT FROM THE APPROPRIATE COURT.
OTHER THAN THE ABOVE, I SWEAR OR AFFIRM THAT I HAVE NEVER BEEN ARRESTED, CHARGED,CONVICTED OR PLACED ON PROBATION FOR ANY CRIMINAL OFFENSE (INCLUDING DOMESTICVIOLENCE).
SIGNED THIS THE ______________ DAY OF ___________________ , 20__
_______________________________________Printed Name
_______________________________________Signature
SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN TO BEFORE ME ON THE ______ DAY OF _______, 20__
_______________________________________Notary Public
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CITY OF POTTSBORO, TEXASPOLICE DEPARTMENT
AUTHORITY FOR RELEASE OF INFORMATION
NAME _______________________________________________________________________________________________________
SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER ___________________________________________________________________________________
SEX ____________ RACE ___________________ DATE OF BIRTH _________________________________________________
PLACE OF BIRTH _____________________________________________________________________________________________City & County State Country
I, _______________________________________________, DO HEREBY AUTHORIZE A REVIEW OF AND FULL DISCLOSURE OFALL RECORDS, OR ANY PART THEREOF, CONCERNING MYSELF, BY AND TO ANY DULY AUTHORIZED AGENT OF THE CITYOF POTTSBORO, OFFICE OF PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS, WHETHER THE SAID RECORDS ARE OF PUBLIC, PRIVATE ORCONFIDENTIAL NATURE.
THE INTENT OF THIS AUTHORIZATION IS TO GIVE MY CONSENT FOR FULL AND COMPLETE DISCLOSURE OF THERECORDS OF EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS: FINANCIAL OR CREDIT INSTITUTIONS, INCLUDING RECORDS OFDEPOSITS, WITHDRAWALS AND BALANCES OF CHECKING AND SAVINGS ACCOUNTS, AND LOANS, AND ALSO THERECORDS OF COMMERCIAL OR RETAIL CREDIT AGENCIES (INCLUDING CREDIT REPORTS AND/OR RATINGS):PUBLIC UTILITY COMPANIES; EMPLOYMENT AND PRE-EMPLOYMENT RECORDS; REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTYTAX STATEMENTS AND RECORDS, AND OTHER FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND RECORDS WHEREVER FILED;RECORDS OF COMPLAINT, ARREST, TRIAL AND/OR CONVICTIONS FOR ALLEGED OR ACTUAL VIOLATIONS OF LAW,INCLUDING CRIMINAL, CIVIL AND/OR TRAFFIC RECORDS; THE RESULTS OF ANY POLYGRAPH EXAMINATIONS;RECORDS OF COMPLAINT OF A CIVIL NATURE MADE BY OR AGAINST ME, WHERESOEVER LOCATED, AND TOINCLUDE THE RECORDS AND RECOLLECTIONS OF ATTORNEYS AT LAW, OR OF OTHER COUNSEL, WHETHERREPRESENTING ME OR ANOTHER PERSON IN ANY CASE WHICH I PRESENTLY HAVE, OR HAVE HAD AN INTEREST.
I, REITERATE, AND EMPHASIZE THAT THE INTENT OF THIS AUTHORIZATION IS TO PROVIDE FULL AND FREE ACCESS TOTHE BACKGROUND AND HISTORY OF MY PERSONAL LIFE, FOR THE SPECIFIC PURPOSE OF PURSUING A BACKGROUNDAND HISTORY OF MY PERSONAL LIFE, FOR THE SPECIFIC PURPOSE OF PURSUING A BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONWHICH MAY PROVIDE PERTINENT DATA FOR THE CITY OF POTTSBORO POLICE DEPARTMENT TO CONSIDER INDETERMINING MY SUITABILITY FOR EMPLOYMENT BY THAT DEPARTMENT. IT IS MY SPECIFIC INTENT TO PROVIDEACCESS TO PERSONAL INFORMATION, HOWEVER PERSONAL OR CONFIDENTIAL IT MAY APPEAR TO BE, AND THESOURCES OF INFORMATION SPECIFICALLY IDENTIFIED HEREIN.
I UNDERSTAND THAT ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED BY A PERSONAL HISTORY BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION WHICH ISDEVELOPED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, IN WHOLE OR IN PART, UPON THIS RELEASE AUTHORIZATION WILL BECONSIDERED IN DETERMINING MY SUITABILITY FOR EMPLOYMENT BY THE CITY OF POTTSBORO POLICE DEPARTMENT.I UNDERSTAND THAT ALL MATERIALS PERTAINING TO THIS BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION BECOME THE PROPERTY OFTHE CITY OF POTTSBORO PUBLIC SAFETY DIVISION, OFFICE OF PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS, AND WILL NOT BERETURNED TO ME.
I AGREE TO INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS THE PERSON TO WHOM THIS REQUEST IS PRESENTED AND HIS/HERAGENTS AND EMPLOYEES, FROM AND AGAINST ALL CLAIMS, DAMAGES, LOSSES AND EXPENSES, INCLUDINGREASONABLE ATTORNEY'S FEES, ARISING OUT OF OR BY REASON OF COMPLYING WITH THIS REQUEST. I FURTHERUNDERSTAND THAT IN THE EVENT MY APPLICATION IS DISAPPROVED, THE SOURCES OF CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATIONCANNOT BE REVEALED TO ME.
A PHOTOCOPY OF THIS RELEASE FORM WILL BE VALID AS AN ORIGINAL, EVEN THOUGH THE SAID PHOTOCOPY DOESNOT CONTAIN AN ORIGINAL WRITING OF MY SIGNATURE.
MUST BE SIGNED IN THE PRESENCE OF A NOTARY
Signature _____________________________________________________________ Date _______________________________
Address ____________________________________________________________________________________________________
SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN TO BEFORE ME ON THE ______ DAY OF _____________, 20__
___________________________________________________________Notary Public
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CITY OF POTTSBORO, TEXASPOLICE DEPARTMENT
AUTHORITY FOR RELEASE OF MEDICAL INFORMATION
NAME__________________________________________________________________________________________________
SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER ______________________________________________________________________________
SEX _______ RACE ____________ DATE OF BIRTH ___________________________________
PLACE OF BIRTH ________________________________________________________________________________________City & County State Country
THIS RELEASE WHEN PRESENTED BY A DULY AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF THE CITY OF POTTSBORO, OFFICE OFPROFESSIONAL STANDARDS, CONSTITUTES MY CONSENT AND AUTHORITY TO EXAMINE AND OBTAIN COPIES ANDABSTRACTS OF RECORDS AND TO RECEIVE STATEMENTS OF INFORMATION REGARDING MY BACKGROUND.
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