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Department of State Police
Instructions Sheet
85th R.T.T. Application for State Police Trooper
1. This is a fillable PDF document. Open the document and save it to your
hard drive. The first time you save the application select “File” then select
“Save As”; select the folder you want to save the application in, create a
“file name” and select “Save”. The application is now saved and you may
work on it as time permits. Exit the web browser and be sure to fill out the
version of the application saved to your hard drive. Please use Adobe
Acrobat 7.0 or later to fill out the application.
2. Once you have saved the document you will be positioned to complete it as
time permits. Each time you work on the application “s
ave” you
r changes;
do not close the application without saving your changes as your work will
be compromised. To “save” the application, select “file” then select
“save”.
3. If asked to select an answer from a list of options please place an upper
case “X” on the line adjacent to your answer
4. Complete the application accurately and truthfully.
5. Once you have completed the application save all changes, print the
completed application, sign the original and prepare the required number of
copies.
6. You will be advised of when and how to submit your completed
application.
Note: This application may only be completed by candidates that have
receiv
ed a notification letter for the 85th RTT.
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MASSACHUSETTS STATE POLICE
85th RTT
Human Resources Section
47
0 Worcester Road
Framingham, Massachusetts 01702
Application and Personal History Statement – Position applied for: TROOPER Date:_____________
1. FULL NAME: If you have no middle name, enter “NMI”. If you are a Jr., Sr., III, etc., enter the same after your middle initial.
LAST NAME: ______________________________ FIRST____________________ MI_______ JR, SR, ETC.___________
2.
DATE OF BIRTH: ________________________ SOCIAL SECURITY #:
3. PLACE OF BIRTH: (use the two-letter code for the state) COUNTRY: ________________
CITY: __________________________________ STATE: __________ ZIP CODE: ____________________
3A. ARE YOU A CITIZEN OF THE UNITED STATES? YES__________ NO__________
If you are NOT a US Citizen, provide your Certificate of Naturalization Number: __________________________________
4. OTHER NAMES USED:
(Give other names used such as your maiden name, name(s) by a former marriage, alias, etc.)
NAME_____________________________________ DATE(S) WHEN USED____________________________________
NAME_____________________________________ DATE(S) WHEN USED____________________________________
NAME_____________________________________ DATE(S) WHEN USED____________________________________
NAME_____________________________________ DATE(S) WHEN USED____________________________________
5. IDENTIFYING INFORMATION: HEIGHT:_______’_______” WEIGHT:___________ HAIR COLOR:___________
EYE COLOR:___________ MALE:______________ FEMALE:_______________
SCARS, TATTOOS OR OTHER DISTINGUISHING MARKS:
________________________________________________________________________________________________________
6. TELEPHONE NUMBERS:
WORK: ____________________ HOME: __
___________________
EMAIL
(Optional):________________________ FAX (Optional):________________ CELL (Optional):_________________
7. RESIDENCE:
Provide your addresses for every place you have lived, beginning with the present and working backward, since your 15
th
birthday. If you attended school away from your permanent residence, list the address you lived at while attending school. For any address in
the past three (3) years, list a person who knew you at that address, preferably someone who still lives in that area. If you rented, please give the
name and address of the person responsible for collecting rent.
#1 _________to Present ______________________________________________________________________________
Month/Year Street Address, Apt. No. City State/Zip
________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Name of person who knows you Street Address, Apt No. City State/Zip Telephone #
#2 __________to _________ _______________________________________________________________________________
Month/Year Street Address, Apt. No. City State/Zip
________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Name of person who knows you Street Address, Apt No. City State/Zip Telephone #
To
To
To
To
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7. RESIDENC
E (continued):
#3 __________to _________ _______________________________________________________________________________
Month/Year Street Address, Apt. No. City State/Zip
________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Name of p
erson who knows you Street Address, Apt. No. City State/Zip Telephone #
#4 __________to _________ _______________________________________________________________________________
Month/Year Street Address, Apt. No. City State/Zip
______________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
Name of pe
rson who knows you Street Address, Apt. No. City State/Zip Tele
phone #
8. EDUCATION:
Provide information about schools you are attending or, have attended, beyond Junior High School, beginning with the most
recent (#1) and working backward. For schools you attended in the past three (3) years, list a person who knows you at the school, such as an
instructor or student. For correspondence schools and extension classes, list records location and address. In the Code” Block, use one of the
following codes: 1 = HIGH SCHOOL 2 = COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY 3 = VOCATIONAL/TRADE SCHOOL
4 = CORRESPONDENCE/EXTENSION.
#1 ________to_________ _____ ____________________________ ____________________________________
Month/Year Code Name of School Degree/Diploma (include date)
_______________________________________________________________ ____________________________________
Street Address and City of School State/Zip
___________________________ ____________________________ _______________________ ______________
Name of person who knows you Street Address, Apt. No. City/State/Zip Telephone No.
#2 ________to_________ _____ ____________________________ ____________________________________
Month/Year Code Name of School Degree/Diploma (include date)
_______________________________________________________________ ____________________________________
Street Address and City of School State/Zip
___________________________ _____________________________ _______________________ ______________
Name of person who knows you Street Address, Apt. No. City/State/Zip Telephone No.
#3 ________to_________ _____ ____________________________ ____________________________________
Month/Year Code Name of School Degree/Diploma (include date)
_______________________________________________________________ ____________________________________
Street Address and City of School State/Zip
___________________________ _____________________________ _______________________ ______________
Name of person who knows you Street Address, Apt. No. City/State/Zip Telephone No.
#4 ________to_________ _____ ____
________________________ ____________________________________
Month/Year Code Name of School Degree/Diploma (include date)
_______________________________________________________________ ____________________________________
Street Address and City of School State/Zip
___________________________ _____________________________ _______________________ ______________
Name of person who knows you Street Address, Apt. No. City/State/Zip Telephone No.
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8a. ACADEMIC RECORD: Have you ever been suspended or expelled from any high school or post-secondary school? (Post-secondary
schools include two and four year colleges, universities and business and vocational schools or any other educational institutions beyond the
high school level.) If “YES”, please explain (include school, date(s) or incident(s) and circumstances).
YES__________ NO__________
9. EMPLO
YMENT: Provide your employment history, beginning with the present (#1) and working backward ten (10) years. PLEASE
INCLUDE ALL FULL-TIME AND PART-TIME WORK, ALL PAID WORK, ANY SELF-EMPLOYMENT, ALL PERIODS OF
UNEMPLOYMENT, ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY AND VOLUNTEER WORK.
#
1 ________to________ ________________________________________________________ ___________________
__
Month/Year Employer Your Supervisor
Y
our Title/Position
________________________________________ ___________________ ____
________ _____________________
Employer’s Street Address City State/Zip Telephone Number
________________________________________ ___________________ ____
________ _____________________
Street Address of Job Location City State/Zip Telephone Number
(If different than Employer’s Address)
________________________________________ __________________________________ _____________________
Reason for leaving
(Exclude Medical Reasons) Co-Worker(s) Telephone Number(s)
#2 ________to________ ________________________________________________________ _____________________
Month/Year Employer Your Supervisor
Y
our Title/Position
________________________________________ ___________________ ____
________ _____________________
Employer’s Street Address City State/Zip Telephone Number
________________________________________ ___________________ ____
________ _____________________
Street Address of Job Location City State/Zip Telephone Number
(If different than Employer’s Address)
________________________________________ __________________________________ _____________________
Reason for leaving
(Exclude Medical Reasons) Co-Worker(s) Telephone Number(s)
#3 ________to________ ________________________________________________________ _____________________
Month/Year Employer Your Supervisor
Y
our Title/Position
________________________________________ ___________________ ____
________ _____________________
Employer’s Street Address City State/Zip Telephone Number
________________________________________ ___________________ ____
________ _____________________
Street Address of Job Location City State/Zip Telephone Number
(If different than Employer’s Address)
________________________________________ __________________________________ _____________________
Reason for leaving
(Exclude Medical Reasons) Co-Worker(s) Telephone Number(s)
#4 ________to________ ________________________________________________________ _____________________
Month/Year Employer Your Supervisor
Y
our Title/Position
________________________________________ ___________________ ____
________ _____________________
Employer’s Street Address City State/Zip Telephone Number
________________________________________ ___________________ ____
________ _____________________
Street Address of Job Location City State/Zip Telephone Number
(If different than Employer’s Address)
________________________________________ __________________________________ _____________________
Reason for leaving
(Exclude Medical Reasons) Co-Worker(s) Telephone Number(s)
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9. EMPLOYMENT (
continued):
#5 ________to________ ____________________ ________________________________ ____________________
Month/Year Employer Your Supervisor Your Title/Position
________________________________________ ___________________ ____________ _____________________
Employer’s Street Address City State/Zip Telephone Number
________________________________________ ___________________ ____________ _____________________
Street Address of Job Location City State/Zip Telephone Number
(If different than Employer’s Address)
________________________________________ __________________________________ _____________________
Reason for leaving
(Exclude Medical Reasons) Co-Worker(s) Telephone Number(s)
9a. EXTENDED ABS
ENCES FROM E MPLOYMENT:
Have you had any extended work absences for reasons other than earned
vacation (exclude medical reasons)? If “YES”, please explain (include when, name of employer, circumstances).
YES__________ NO__________
10. COMMUNITY INVOL
VEMENT:
List any activities which may reflect favorably on your application. Activities that demonstrate
leadership, responsibility, honesty, and integrity are desirable. (response is optional).
#1 ________to________ _______________________________________ ____________________________________
Month/Year Activity Location of Activity (City/County/State)
#2 ________to________ _______________________________________ ____________________________________
Month/Year Activity Location of Activity (City/County/State)
#3 ________to________ _______________________________________ ____________________________________
Month/Year Activity Location of Activity (City/County/State)
11. FOREIGN COUNTR
IES VISITED:
List foreign countries you have visited, beginning with the most recent (#1) and working backward
ten (10) years. In the “CODE” Block, use one of the following: 1 = BUSINESS; 2 = PLEASURE; 3 = EDUCATION; 4 = OTHER
#1 _________to_________ ______ _______________ #3 _________to__________ ______ ______________
Month/Year Code Country Month/Year Code Country
#2 _________to_________ ______ _______________ #4 _________to__________ ______ ______________
Month/Year Code Country Month/Year Code Country
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12. M
ILITARY HISTORY:
A. Are you registered for Selective Service? YES__________ NO___________
If YES”, Selective Service Number _____________________________________________________________
Local Board Number ________________________ City_________________ State__________
B. H
ave you served in the United States Military? YES__________ NO___________
H
ave you served in the United States Merchant Marine? YES__________ NO___________
IF YOUR ANSWER TO BOTH QUESTIONS 12A AND 12B IS “NO”, GO TO QUESTION 13
IF YOUR ANSWER TO EITHER QUESTION 12A OR 12B IS “YES”, COMPLETE QUESTION 12
C. Starting with the most current (#1) and working backward, enter information for all periods of Active/Reserve Service into the table below.
In the “CODEblock use one of the following: 1 = AIR FORCE; 2 = ARMY; 3 = NAVY; 4 = MARINE CORPS; 5 = COAST
GUARD; 6 = MERCHANT MARINE; 7 = NATIONAL GUARD (For RESERVES, place an “R” after the appropriate CODE.
For example: Army Reserve would be “2R”)
INDICATE STATUS (MARK “X” IN APPROPRIATE BLOCKS USE STATE CODE FOR NATIONAL GUARD)
MONTH/YEAR CODE RANK
STANDBY
ACTIVE
DUTY
ACTIVE
RESERVE
NATIONAL
GUARD
INACTIVE
RESERVE
RETIRED
#1________to________
#2________to________
#3________to________
#4________to________
D.
MILITARY RECORD:
PAST COMMANDING OFFICERS OR MILITARY ACQUAINTANCES are potential sources of relevant
information pertaining to your background. Please list those individuals who know you well enough to provide accurate information about
you.
Name Contact Address/City/State/Zip Contact Telephone Years Known
1. ___________________ ______________________________________________ ___________________ ___________
2. ___________________ ______________________________________________ ___________________ ___________
3. ___________________ ______________________________________________ ___________________ ___________
MILITARY DISCHARGE AND DISCIPLINARY RECORD
A. If you have been discharged from military service, what type of discharge did you receive?
Type of Discharge ______________________________ Date of Discharge ______________________________
B. Was any type of Disciplinary action taken against you while in the Service? YES__________ NO__________
If YES”, complete the following:
Month/Year Charge of Specification/Action Taken Place (City and County/Country if outside US)
1. ____
_____________________________________________________ _________________________________________
2. _________________________________________________________ _________________________________________
3. _________________________________________________________ _________________________________________
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13. IMMEDIATE F
AMILY WORKING IN MASSACHUSETTS STATE GOVERNMENT:
Per E xecutive O rder 444, p lease
disclose any immediate family members, including those related to your immediate family by marriage who are employed by the
Commonwealth of M assachusetts. You are required t o complete t he i nformation below: Immediate family” is de fined as spouse, child,
parent, and sibling. Include those employed in all branches of state government: judicial, legislative, executive, higher education and state
authorities; and those employed as regular or contract employees or elected officials. This “sunshine disclosure” is intended to ensure that the
citizens of our Commonwealth have full confidence in their government and its hiring process. The disclosure will not be used to exclude any
qualified applicant seeking a position within the Executive Branch from receiving full consideration based on the merits of his/her credentials
and the requirements of the job. Attach additional pages if needed.
COMPLETE NAME, INCLUDING MIDDLE NAME (NO INITIALS), COMPLETE ADDRESS
#1 ______________________________ __________________ _______________ _____________________
Name of Relative Relationship to you Birth Date Birthplace
______________________________ _____________________________________ _____________________
Street Address City/State/Zip Telephone No.
_________________________________________ __________________________ _____________________
Title of Job and State Agency Supervisor/Co-Worker Telephone No.
#2 ______________________________ __________________ _______________ _____________________
Name of Relative Relationship to you Birth Date Birthplace
______________________________ _____________________________________ _____________________
Street Address City/State/Zip Telephone No.
_________________________________________ __________________________ _____________________
Title of Job and State Agency Supervisor/Co-Worker Telephone No.
#3 ______________________________ __________________ _______________ _____________________
Name of Relative Relationship to you Birth Date Birthplace
______________________________ _____________________________________ _____________________
Street Address City/State/Zip Telephone No.
_________________________________________ __________________________ _____________________
Title of Job and State Agency Supervisor/Co-Worker Telephone No.
#4 ______________________________ __________________ _______________ _____________________
Name of Relative Relationship to you Birth Date Birthplace
______________________________ _____________________________________ _____________________
Street Address City/State/Zip Telephone No.
_________________________________________ __________________________ _____________________
Title of Job and State Agency Supervisor/Co-Worker Telephone No.
13a. RELATIVES:
All applicants must provide complete information concerning their Mother, Father, Brothers and Sisters. E ven though a
relative is deceased, give al l the information requested and indicate last residence and year of death. If you have b een r aised by someone
other than your parents, the requested information should be furnished concerning them, as well as your natural parents. If you are engaged to
be married or contemplating marriage in the near future, completed information must be included for your future spouse.
(Information
concerning your
current or former spouses will be provided at Question “14”).
#1
Name of Relative Relationship to you Birth Date Birthplace
Street Address City/State/Zip Home Telephone No.
Employer Work Telephone No. Date of Death (If Applicable)
#2
Name of Relative Relationship to you Birth Date Birthplace
Street Address City/State/Zip Home Telephone No.
Employer Work Telephone No. Date of Death (If Applicable)
#3
Name of Relative Relationship to you Birth Date Birthplace
Street Address City/State/Zip Home Telephone No.
Employer Work Telephone No. Date of Death (If Applicable)
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13a. RELATIVES (continued):
#4
Name of Relative Relationship to you Birth Date Birthplace
Street Address City/State/Zip Home Telephone No.
Employer Work Telephone No. Date of Death (If Applicable)
#5
Name of Relative Relationship to you Birth Date Birthplace
Street Address City/State/Zip Home Telephone No.
Employer Work Telephone No. Date of Death (If Applicable)
#6
Name of Relative Relationship to you Birth Date Birthplace
Street Address City/State/Zip Telephone No.
Employer Work Telephone No. Date of Death (If Applicable)
#7
Name of Relative Relationship to you Birth Date Birthplace
Street Address City/State/Zip Home Telephone No.
Employer Work Telephone No. Date of Death (If Applicable)
14. MARITAL STATUS:
Mark one of the following to show your current marital status:
1. ______ Never Married (go to Question 15) 2. ______ Married 3. ______ Separated
4. ______ Legally Separated 5. ______ Divorced 6. ______ Widowed
CURRENT SPOUSE: Please complete the following about your current spouse:
___________________________________ _____________ ____________________________ ________________
Full Name Date of Birth Place of Birth
(include Country if outside US) Social Security No.
______________________________________________________________________________________________________
Other Names Used (Specify Maiden name, names by other marriages, etc., and show all dates used for each name)
_______________________________ ___________ ________________________________________ _______
Country of Citizenship Date Married Place Married State
_______________________________ ________________________________________________________________
If Separated, Date of Separation If Legally Separated, where is the record located (City/State/Country)
______________________________________________________________________________________________________
Address of Current Spouse (Street, City, State and Country if outside of US)
FORMER SPOUSE: Complete the following about your former spouse(s).
___________________________________ _____________ ____________________________ ________________
Full Name Date of Birth Place of Birth
(include Country if outside US) Social Security No.
___________________________________ ___________ ________________________________________ _______
Country of Citizenship Date Married Place Married State
Check one of the below, then give date: Month/Day/Year: If Divorced, where is the record located (City/State/Country)?
Divorced Widowed ______________ _______________________________________________
Address of Former Spouse:
_____________________________________________________ ____________________________ ___________________
Street City / State Country (if outside US)
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15. PERSONS RESIDING WITH YOU: Does
anyone reside
with you, other than your spouse or relatives indicated in
Questions “13 and 14”? IfYES”, provide the information below: YES ______ NO
______
Name of Person Relationship
1. ______________________________________________________________ ____________________________
2. ______________________________________________________________ ____________________________
3. ______________________________________________________________ ____________________________
4. ______________________________________________________________ ____________________________
16. EMPLOYMENT TERMINATION: Has any
of the foll
owing happened to you in the last ten (10) years? If “YES”, begin
with the most recent occu
rrence and go backward, providing the date fired, quit, or left under conditions other than favorable:
1 = Fired from a job 4 = Lef
t a job by mutual agreement following
allegations of unsatisfactory performance
2 = Quit a job after being told you would be fired
5 = Left a job for other reasons under
3 = Left a job by mutual agreement under unfavorable unfavorable circumstances
circumstances
YES __________ NO __________
Month/Year Code Specif
y Reason Employer’s Name & Address
__________ _____ ______________________________ _________________________________________
(City, State, Zip Code)
__________ _____ ______________________________ _________________________________________
(City, State, Zip Code)
__________ _____ ______________________________ _________________________________________
(City, State, Zip Code)
17.
CRIMINAL RECORD: An applicant for employment with a record expunged pursuant to section 100F, section 100G,
section 100H or section 100K of chapter 276 may answer ‘no record’ with respect to an inquiry herein relative to prior arrests,
criminal court appearances or convictions. An applicant for employment with a record expunged pursuant to section 100F,
section 100G, section 100H or section 100K of chapter 276 may answer ‘no record’ to an inquiry herein relative to prior arrests,
criminal court appearances, juvenile court appearances, adjudications or convictions. (see MGLc276).
A. Have you ever been charged with a crime?
YES __________ NO __________
B. Have you ever been arrested, detained or booked
by a law enforcement agency?
YES __________ NO __________
C. Has a criminal complaint ever been issued against you?
YES __________ NO __________
If you answered “YE
S” to any of the
abov
e questions, explain your answer(s) in the space provided below:
_____________ __________________________________ ________________________________________________
Month/Year Offense Action Taken/Disposition
______________________________________________________________________________________________________
Law Enforcement Agency or Court
_____________ __________________________________ ________________________________________________
Month/Year Offense Action Taken/Disposition
______________________________________________________________________________________________________
Law Enforcement Agency or Court
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17a. MISSING PERSONS: Have you ever been reported to a law enforcement agency as a missing person or runaway? If “YES”,
please give details: YES __________ NO __________
Date Law Enforcement Agency Circumstances
__________ ____________________________________ ________________________________________________
__________ ____________________________________ ________________________________________________
__________ ____________________________________ ________________________________________________
18.
ILLEGAL DRUGS: Do you cu
rrently use, or have you EVER used, possessed, supplied or manufactured any illegal drugs?
When used
without a prescription, illegal drugs include cocaine, hashish, narcotics (opium, morphine, codeine, heroin, etc.),
stimulants (cocaine, amphetamines, etc.) depressants (barbiturates, methaqualorte, tranquilizers, etc), hallucinogenics (LSD,
PCP,
etc) and performance enhancement drugs. NOTE: The information you provide in response to this question WILL NOT
be provided for use in any criminal proceedings against you.
YES __________ NO __________
If “YES”, provide below any information relating to the types of substance(s), the nature of the activity, and
any other details relating to your involvement with illegal drugs:
Month/Year Type of Substance Explanation
1. __________ ___________________________________ _______________________________
2. __________ ___________________________________ ______________________________________________
3. __________ ___________________________________ ______________________________________________
Have you ever used, supplied, possessed or manufactured marijuana? YES __________ NO __________
If “YES”, provide the following information:
Month/year of the first time you used supplied, possessed or manufactured marijuana
Month/year of the most recent time you used supplied, possessed or manufactured marijuana
Describe the frequency of usage:
19. GAMBLING RELATED HISTORY:
Do you gamble? Never __________ Seldom __________ Occasionally __________ Regularly __________
Have you ever placed an illegal wager or bet by telephone or made YES __________ NO __________
a hand to hand transaction with a book maker (bookie or numbers man)?
Participation in legitimate lotteries or other legalized gambling does not
require a “YES” answer.
Have you ever been “paid off” while or after playing any illegal slot YES __________ NO __________
machine or video game?
Have you ever worked for a bookie? YES __________ NO __________
Do you have any outstanding gambling debts? YES __________ NO __________
Have you ever borrowed money to gamble? YES __________ NO __________
Have you ever used an employer’s money to gamble? YES __________ NO __________
Have you ever stolen money to gamble with? YES __________ NO __________
If you answered “YES” to any of the above questions, explain below:
______________________________________________________________________________________________________
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If you answered “YES” to any of the above questions under section 19, explain below:
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20.
INVESTIGATIONS RECORD:
List ALL of the law enforcement, co
rrections, fire or EMS departments you have applied to and the YEAR you applied.
Include all federal, state, county and municipal departments. Check those steps of the hiring process that were
completed.
Department/Year Written Physical Oral Board Background Hired
Exam Exam Review Investigation
_________________________________
_________________________________
_________________________________
_________________________________
B. Have you ever atte
nded a public safety training academy including, but not limited to, formal training relative to work in
law enforcement, corrections, firefighting, sheriff’s departments, federal law enforcement, or like military training?
YES ________ NO__________
If you answered Yes t o t he question a bove b ut d id not complete t he training program f or a ny rea son, please use the
additional space provided at the end of this application to provide a detailed explanation of the circumstances.
Do you have experience as a sworn police/law enforcement officer? YES ________ NO _________
Do you have experience in private security? YES ________ NO _________
Do you have experience as an intern, volunteer, cadet or explorer YES ________ NO _________
with any police/law enforcement/public safety agency?
Do you have experience as a member, paid or volunteer, of any YES ________ NO _________
fire department or rescue squad?
Are you currently attending a police academy? YES ________ NO _________
If you have answered “YES” to any of the above questions, explain below and include agency, position, and length
of service.
C. Do you personally know any Massachusetts State Troopers? YES __________ NO__________
If “YES”, list their names and duty station if known, and length of time you have known them.
D. Do you have any family members/relatives who are current or past members of a law enforcement agency?
If “YES” please list name, relationship and their department/agency YES____________ NO__________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________
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20. I
NVESTIGATIONS RECORD (continued):
E. I
f you are a current or former police officer, answer the following questions, if not, go to Question “21”.
H
ave you ever been the subject of an internal investigation YES __________ NO__________
or citizens complaint?
H
ave you ever been suspended from duty, with or without YES __________ NO__________
your police powers, for any reason except medical?
H
ave you ever been subjected to departmental disciplinary action? YES __________ NO__________
H
ave you ever been involved in any traffic accident while YES __________ NO__________
operating a departmental or government vehicle?
H
ave you ever received less than satisfactory performance YES __________ NO__________
reports or evaluations?
H
ave you ever been questioned/interviewed/interrogated YES __________ NO__________
by your department’s internal affairs unit?
H
ave you ever discharged your service weapon either YES __________ NO__________
on-duty or off-duty, other than for training purposes or
for authorized animal destruction?
H
ave you ever been deemed untruthful in any judicial or YES __________ NO__________
administrative proceeding?
H
ave you ever been charged with or, investigated for, use YES __________ NO__________
of excessive force or police brutality?
H
ave you ever been investigated by your current or past YES __________ NO__________
agency for an allegation of domestic violence or spousal abuse?
I
f you answered “YES” to any of the above questions, fully explain all circumstances below:
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21. F
INANCIAL RECORD:
A. In the last seven (7) years, have you, or a company of which you own 10% or more, filed for bankruptcy, been
declared bankrupt, been subject to a t ax lien, or had legal judgement rendered against it for a d ebt? I f you answer
“YES”, provide the date of initial action and other information requested below:
YES __________ NO __________
Month/Year Type of Action Business Name Name of Court of Jurisdiction (City/State/Zip)
1. __________ ___________________ _____________________ _________________________________________
2. __________ ___________________ _____________________ _________________________________________
3. __________ ___________________ _____________________ _________________________________________
B. A
re you now over 180 da ys delinquent on a ny loan or financial obligation? I
nclude loan or obligations funded or
guaranteed by the Federal Government. If yo
u answer “YES”, provide the information requested below:
YES __________ NO __________
M
onth/Year Type of or obligation (Account #) Name/Address of Creditor or Obligee (State/Zip)
1. __________ ________________________________________ _________________________________________
2. __________ ________________________________________ _________________________________________
3. __________ ________________________________________ _________________________________________
C. List all loans whose principal outstanding balance exceeds $1,000.00 and, on which you are individually or jointly
lia
ble either directly or as a guarantor:
Lender Loan # Original Balance Outstanding Balance Purpose of Loan
1. __________________ __________________ ______________ _________________ ___________________
2. __________________ __________________ ______________ _________________ ___________________
3. __________________ __________________ ______________ _________________ ___________________
D. S
UPPORT ORDERS
1. Are there any orders/agreements entered in court against you regarding YES_____ NO_____
child support/alimony? If “NO”, go to Question “22”
2. If “YES” to Question 1, are the orders/agreements being complied with? YES_____ NO_____
3. If “YES” to Question 1, have there been any previous compliance issues YES_____ NO_____
with these orders/agreements?
If you answered YESto 1, 2, or 3 above, explain your answer(s) in the space below (include court,
judgement, and penalties):
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22. INCOME TAXES:
A. Have your Massachusetts Tax Returns been filed on time for the last seven (7) years? YES_____ NO_____
B. Have your Federal Tax Returns been filed on time for the last seven (7) years? YES_____ NO_____
C. Are you delinquent on any Local, State or Federal Tax liabilities? YES_____ NO_____
If you answered “YES” to C, or “NO” to A or B above, explain your answer(s) in the space provided below:
23. B
USINESS INVOLVEMENT:
A. Do you presently own, or within the last seven (7) years have you owned more than 10% of the following:
1. A Company YES_____ NO_____
2. A Partnership (include general or limited partnership) YES_____ NO_____
3. Joint Venture YES_____ NO_____
4. Joint Enterprise YES_____ NO_____
If you answered “YES”, provide the required information below:
Name of Business Location (Address/City/Zip) Percentage Owned
1. _____________________________________ _________________________________ ________________
2. _____________________________________ _________________________________ ________________
I
f the company does business with the Commonwealth, list the agencies and the nature of business conducted.
Agency Nature of business conducted
1. _____________________________________________________ _______________________________________
2. _____________________________________________________ _______________________________________
3. _____________________________________________________ _______________________________________
4. _____________________________________________________ _______________________________________
B. D
o you or a ny member o f your immediate family (spouse or child) hold a 10% or g reater equity i nterest, in a
ny
b
usiness entity (include general or limited partnership, joint venture or enterprise)? YES_____ NO_____
I
f you answered “YES”, provide the information required in the space provided below:
Name of Business Location (Address/City/Zip) Percentage Owned
1. _________________________________ ________________________________________ ________________
2. _________________________________ ________________________________________ ________________
Wh
o owns the Business Interest? Describe the Nature of the Business
1. ____________________________________________ ________________________________________________
2. ____________________________________________ ________________________________________________
24. CIVIL/PROBATE LITIGATION:
A. To the best of your knowledge, are there any civil/probate actions pending against you? YES_____ NO_____
B. Have there been any civil/probate actions concluded against you within the past seve
n
(7)
years favorably or adversely? YES_____ NO_____
If you answered “YES” to A or B above, explain your answer(s) in the space below. (If known, include: court(s), case
name(s), docket number(s), nature of lawsuit and outcome).
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25. P
REVIOUS INTERACTIONS WITH STATE AGENCIES:
A. Have you ever filed a financial disclosure form with the State YES_____ NO_____
Ethics Commission or a similar body in another state?
If “YES”, submit with this application a copy of your most recent submission.
B. Have any proceedings been instituted against you by the State Ethics YES_____ NO_____
Commission or a similar body in another state?
C. To your knowledge, have any complaints or disciplinary actions been YES_____ NO_____
filed against you with regard to any licenses or registrations you possess?
D. To your knowledge, have any complaints or disciplinary actions been filed against YES_____ NO_____
you with regard to your membership in any professional or trade association(s)?
E. Do you presently have any business, hearings, complaints, or claims YES_____ NO_____
or any other matters pending before any regulatory agency or board?
F. Within the past seven (7) years, have you had any business, hearing, YES_____ NO_____
complaint or claim with any regulatory agency or board?
If you answered “YES” t o B, C , D, E, o r F above, explain your answer(s) i n the s pace below. ( Include nature of
allegations, date and outcome of proceedings):
26. LI
CENSES:
A. Are you a licensed motor vehicle operator? YES_____ NO_____
If “YES”, please provide the information requested below:
D
river’s License Number State Expiration Date Restrictions (if any) Status (active, revoked, etc.)
_____________________ ______ ______________ ____________________ ____________________________
B. P
lease list other states where you have been a licensed motor vehicle operator:
License Number State License Number State
___________________ _____ ____________________ _____
___________________ _____ ____________________ _____
C. Have you ever been refused a driver’s license for non-medical reasons? If “YES”, please explain (include when, where
and why): YES_____ NO_____
Month/Year State Circumstances
_____________ ____
_____________ ____
D. Has your license, in any state, ever been suspended or revoked f or non-medical reasons? IfYES”, provide details
below (include why, when, length of time taken away): YES_____ NO_____
E. Have you received any traffic citations (excluding parking tickets) within the last seven (7) years?
If “YES”, list all traffic citations and other information requested below: YES_____ NO_____
N
ature of violation Location (City, State) Approximate Da
te Action Taken
1. __________________________ ______________________ ________________ _________________________
2. __________________________ ______________________ ________________ _________________________
3. __________________________ ______________________ ________________ _________________________
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26. LI
CENSES (continued):
F. Have you ever been involved, as a driver of a motor vehicle,
in an accident within the last seven (7) years? YES_____ NO_____
If “YES”, please give details for each accident in the spaces below:
Mon
th/Day/Year Location (City/State) Injuries (yes or no) Investigating Police Agency, if any
1. _______________ _____________________________ ________________ ________________________________
2. _______________ _____________________________ ________________ ________________________________
3. _______________ _____________________________ ________________ ________________________________
G. Li
st all motor vehicles currently owned, registered to or operated by the applicant.
#1 Make________________________ Model_______________________ Reg. #_____________ State______
Automobile Insurance Company(s)________________________________ Agent_________________________
Policy #______________________ Address__________________________________ Phone #____________
#2 Mak
e________________________ Model_______________________ Reg. #_____________ State______
Automobile Insurance Company(s)________________________________ Agent_________________________
Policy #______________________ Address__________________________________ Phone #____________
#3 Mak
e________________________ Model_______________________ Reg. #_____________ State______
Automobile Insurance Company(s)________________________________ Agent_________________________
Policy #______________________ Address__________________________________ Phone #____________
26a. Do you possess any other license(s), permit(s), or registration(s) such as
Firearms, Professional, Trade, etc.? YES_____ NO_____
If “YES”, provide the information required below:
Type of License License Number Date Issued Date of Expiration
1. ________________________ _________________________ _____________________ __________________
2. ________________________ _________________________ _____________________ __________________
3. ________________________ _________________________ _____________________ __________________
Issuing State Issuing Agency (include address)
1. ________________________ ________________________________________________________________________
2. ________________________ ________________________________________________________________________
3. ________________________ ________________________________________________________________________
Ha
ve y ou ev er been d enied or h ad a p ermit t o ca rry a firearm of F ID ca rd suspended o r rev oked f or non-medical
reasons? If “YES”, explain: YES_____ NO_____
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
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27. P
ROFESSIONAL / TRADE ASSOCIATIONS:
Do you hold membership in any professional or trade organization(s) YES_____ NO_____
If “YES”, provide the information required below:
Organization Address Type Present member position held
1. ____________________________ _______________________ ____________ ____________________________
2. ____________________________ _______________________ ____________ ____________________________
3. ____________________________ _______________________ ____________ ____________________________
28. R
EAL PROPERTY: List any real property in which you, your spouse, or your minor children have an equity or financial
interest
:
Property Address Owner Relationship (self, spouse, etc.)
1. _____________________________________ ___________________________ ____________________________
2. _____________________________________ ___________________________ ____________________________
3. _____________________________________ ___________________________ ____________________________
29. R
EFERENCES: Provide
TEN references from at least four of the different categories listed below. People who are
included in previous sections should not be used as references.
Relatives:
Name:___________________________________________________ R
elationship:________________________________
Address:_____________________________________________________________________________________________
Telephone: ______________________________________________ How long have you known this person?___________
N
ame:___________________________________________________ Relationship:________________________________
Address:_____________________________________________________________________________________________
Telephone: ______________________________________________ How long have you known this person?___________
Teachers:
Name:___________________________________________________ R
elationship:________________________________
Address:_____________________________________________________________________________________________
Telephone: ______________________________________________ How long have you known this person?___________
N
ame:___________________________________________________ Relationship:________________________________
Address:_____________________________________________________________________________________________
Telephone: ______________________________________________ How long have you known this person?___________
Co-Workers
:
Name:___________________________________________________ Relationship:________________________________
Address:_____________________________________________________________________________________________
Telephone: ______________________________________________ How long have you known this person?___________
N
ame:___________________________________________________ Relationship:________________________________
Address:_____________________________________________________________________________________________
Telephone: ______________________________________________ How long have you known this person?___________
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29. R
EFERENCES (continued):
Friends / Associates
:
N
ame:___________________________________________________ Relationship:________________________________
A
ddress:_____________________________________________________________________________________________
T
elephone: ______________________________________________ How long have you known this person?_____
______
N
ame:___________________________________________________ Relationship:_____
___________________________
A
ddress:_____________________________________________________________________________________________
T
elephone: ______________________________________________ How long have you known this person?_____
______
Roommates (past and present)
:
N
ame:___________________________________________________ Relationship:________________________________
A
ddress:_____________________________________________________________________________________________
T
elephone: ______________________________________________ How long have you known this person?___________
Name:________
___________________________________________ Relationship:_____
___________________________
A
ddress:_____________________________________________________________________________________________
T
elephone: ______________________________________________ How long have you known this person?_____
______
Clergy Members
:
N
ame:___________________________________________________ Relationship:________________________________
A
ddress:_____________________________________________________________________________________________
T
elephone: ______________________________________________ How long have you known this person?_____
______
N
ame:___________________________________________________ Relationship:_____
___________________________
A
ddress:_____________________________________________________________________________________________
T
elephone: ______________________________________________ How long have you known this person?_____
______
Community Leaders
:
N
ame:___________________________________________________ Relationship:________________________________
A
ddress:_____________________________________________________________________________________________
T
elephone: ______________________________________________ How long have you known this person?_____
______
N
ame:___________________________________________________ Relationship:_____
___________________________
A
ddress:_____________________________________________________________________________________________
Te
lephone: ______________________________________________ How long have you known this person?_____
______
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29. R
EFERENCES (continued):
Police / Government
:
N
ame:___________________________________________________ Relationship:________________________________
A
ddress:_____________________________________________________________________________________________
T
elephone: ______________________________________________ How long have you known this person?_____
______
N
ame:___________________________________________________ Relationship:_____
___________________________
A
ddress:_____________________________________________________________________________________________
T
elephone: ______________________________________________ How long have you known this person?___________
THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE POLICE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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CONTINUATION SPACE
Use the space below to continue answers to all questions and any information you would like to add. If more space is needed
than what is provided below, use a blank sheet(s) of paper. Start each sheet with your Name and Social Security Number.
Identify the number of the question.
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Signature Page
After completing this form and any attachments, you should review all your
answers to ensure the form is complete and accurate. Submit the original and keep
a copy for your files.”
Certification that my answers are true:
I have read each question asked of me and understand each question. My
statements on this form and any attachments to this form are true and correct to the
best of my knowledge and belief and are made in good faith.
__________
___________________________ __________________
Signature (sign in ink) Date
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a polygraph as a condition of employment or continued
employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability (MGL c149
§19b).
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Com
monwealth of Massachusetts
Department of State Police
AGREEMENT
Carefully read each statement below, and after having the form notarized, return it with your
application.
1. I authorize investigation of all statements contained in this Application and Personal History Statement
Form as may be necessary in arriving at an employment decision.
2. I understand that this Application and Personal History Statement is but one element of the selection
process for Trooper Trainee, and that an acceptable background investigation does not guarantee my
selection as a Trooper Trainee.
3. I understand that false or misleading information given herein or during interview(s) will result in my
being disqualified from further consideration and/or terminated from employment with the Department
of State Police.
4. I understand and agree that information about me, provided by individuals, and the identity of those
individuals are considered confidential and will not be disclosed to me.
Applicant’s Full Name (type or print legibly): ___________________________________________________
Applicant’s Signature: ___________________________________________________
Applicant’s Home Address: ___________________________________________________
___________________________________________________
Date: ___________________________________________________
MUST BE SIGNED IN THE PRESENCE OF A NOTARY
On this, the ________ day of _____________________, 20___, before me, the undersigned Notary Public,
personally appeared __________________________, proved to me through satisfactory evidence of
identification, which was/were ________________________________ to be the person whose name is signed
on this document and who swore or affirmed to me that the contents of the Document are truthful and accurate
to the best of his/her knowledge and belief.
Notary Public
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NAME:______________________________________ ______ _______________________________________________________
First Name Middle Initial Last Name
PREVIOUS NAME OR ALIAS (Include Maiden name): _____________________________________________________________
RESIDENTI
AL ADDRESS: ___________ ________________________________________________________________________
(Not a Post Office Box) Number
Street
__________________________________________ _____________________________________________ _________________
City/Town
State Zip Code
MAILING ADDRESS (If different)_______________________________________________________________________________
SOCIAL SECURITY NO.: DRIVERS LICENSE NUMBER:___________________________
DATE OF BIRTH
:
PLACE OF BIRTH:_______________________________________________________
I, , do hereby authorize a review of and a full disclosure of all records, or any part thereof, concerning myself,
by and to ANY duly authorized agent of the Department of State Police, whether the said records are public, private or confidential in nature.
The intent of this authorization is to give my consent for a full and complete disclosure of the records of educational institutions; financial or credit
institutions, including records of deposits, withdrawals and balances of checking and saving accounts, and loans, and also the records of commercial or retail
credit agencies (including credit reports and/or ratings); public utility companies; employers including but not limited to employment and pre-employment
records, background reports, efficiency ratings, complaints and/or grievances filed by me or against me, and salary records; real and personal property tax
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 the law, including criminal, civil and/or traffic records; records of complaint of a civil/probate nature made by or against me, wheresoever
located, and to include the records and recollections of attorneys at law, or of other counsel, whether representing me or another person in any case in which I
presently have an interest.
I reiterate, and emphasize that the intent of this authorization is to provide full and free access to the background and history of my personal life, for the
specific purpose of pursuing a background investigation which may provide pertinent data for the Department of State Police to consider in determining my
suitability for employment by the Department of State Police. It is my specific intent to provide access to personal information, however personal or
confidential it may be, and the sources of information specifically identified herein.
I understand that any information obtained by a personal history background investigation, which is developed directly or indirectly, in whole or in part, upon
this release authorization will be considered in determining my suitability for employment by the Department of State Police. I understand that all materials
pertaining to this background investigation become the property of the Department of State Police and will not be returned or provided to me.
I agree to indemnify and hold harmless the person to whom this request is presented and his agents and employees, from and against all claims, damages,
losses and expenses, including reasonable attorney’s fees, arising out of or by reason of complying with this request. I further understand that in the event my
application is disapproved, the sources of confidential information cannot and will not be revealed to me.
I understand a photocopy of this release form will be valid as an original hereof, even though said photocopy does not contain an original writing of my
signature.
MUST BE SIGNED IN THE PRESENCE OF A NOTARY
On this, the ________ day of _____________________, 20___, before me, the Signature:
undersigned Notary Public, personally appeared __________________________,
proved to me through satisfactory evidence of identification, which was/were Street Address
________________________________ to be the person whose name is signed
on this document and who swore or affirmed to me that the contents of the City:
document are truthful and accurate to the best of his/her knowledge and belief.
State:
Notary Public Zip Code:
The Commonwealth of
Massachusetts
Department of State
Police
Human Resources Section
470 Worcester Road, Framingham, MA 01702
(508) 820-
2292
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PRE-EMPLOYMENT PHYSICAL & DRUG SCREENING NOTICE
PLEASE READ BEFORE SIGNING
If an offer of employment is made to you, the Department of State Police (hereinafter “the Department”), as a Commonwealth
of Massachusetts employer (hereinafter “the Commonwealth”), may specify that it is contingent upon the results of a medical
examination. I freely and voluntarily agree to submit to a pre-employment physical and/or drug screen, as it relates to the
requirements of a specific job, as part of my pre-employment application to the Department and the Commonwealth. I
understand that either refusal to submit to such screening, or failure to qualify according to the minimum standards
established by the Department for this screening, may disqualify me from further consideration for employment. Further, I
understand that any positive drug test results will be communicated in a confidential manner.
I hereby acknowledge that I have read in full and understand the above statements.
_____________________________
Signature of Applicant Date
____________________________________________________
Printed Name
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COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
Department of State Police
AFFIRMATIVE ACTION DATA RECORD
CONFIDENTIAL
The Department of
State Police, as a Commonwealth of Massachusetts employer, is committed in spirit as well as in
action to abide by all laws dealing with equal employment opportunity. It is our policy to guarantee equal employment
opportunities for all qualified persons without regard to their age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital
status, gender, military status, sexual orientation, or disability, which can be reasonably accommodated.
Further, the D
epartment will act in good faith to affirmatively recruit and consider for promotion individuals in protected
categories. Age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, gender, military status, sexual orientation, or
disability are not factors in employment, promotion, transfer, compensation, lay-off, disciplining and termination.
In order to effec
tively monitor the success of our recruitment and employment efforts, it is requested that you provide the
following information.
The completion of this Data Record is optional. If you choose to volunteer the requested information please note that all Affirmative Action Data Records are kept in a
confidential file and are not a part of your application for employment or your personnel file. Your cooperation is voluntary. Inclusion or exclusion of any affirmative
action data will not jeopardize or adversely affect any employment decision.
(PLEASE PRINT)
Na
me (First) (Middle) (Last)
Address (Street) (City) (State) (Zip/Postal Code)
Telephone Number (s)
National ID (Social Security Number)
CHECK ONE Male Female
Check one of the following: (Race)
White B
lack Hispanic Asian/Pacific Islander Native American (American Indian or Alaskan Native)
(If Native American, please attach documentation of tribal affiliation)
Check if the following is applicable:
Vietnam Era Veteran*
(Ninety (90) days of active duty service, any part of which occurred between August 5, 1964 and May 7, 1975)
*In order to qualify for Affirmative Action status as a Vietnam Era Veteran, you must apply for Eligibility Certification
which is issued by the State Office of Affirmative Action. Forms are available from the State Office of Affirmativ
e
A
ction, (617) 727-
7441.
__________________________________ ________________________
A
pplicant Signature Date