Name:
ENTRY LEVEL POLICE OFFICER
BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION
SUPPLEMENTAL PERSONAL HISTORY STATEMENT
Dear Applicant,
You have received a Background Investigation Supplemental Personal History Packet for the City of Everett
Police Department. All Entry Level Police Officer candidates are required to complete the
Background Investigation Supplemental Personal History Statement. The Background Investigation
Supplemental Personal History Statement may be either delivered or mailed to the City of Everett Human
Resources Department located at: 2930 Wetmore Avenue, Suite 5A, Everett, WA 98201. Please refer to the
deadline instructions listed in the e-mail in which this form was attached.
Please carefully read the instructions on each page and have the Waiver and Authorization to Release
Information notarized when completed (each of the last two pages). Applicants can take their Waiver and
Authorization to Release Information to a Notary Public of their choosing. Notary services are also available at
the City of Everett Clerk’s office. The City of Everett Clerk’s office is located on the first floor at 2930
Wetmore Avenue, Everett, WA 98201. It i
s recommended that all applicants make a copy of their Background
Investigation Supplemental Personal History Statement for future reference. Applicants who have
questions regarding the Background Investigation Personal History Statement should contact the
Everett Police Department’s Office of Professional Standards at (425) 257-8425, Monday – Friday, from
8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Everett Police Department
3002 Wetmore Ave
Everett, WA 98201
425-257-8400
PERSONAL HISTORY STATEMENT SUPPLEMENT
Instructions to the Applicant
The information you provide in this Personal History Statement Supplement will be used as part of the
background investigation to assist in determining your suitability for the position of Everett Police
Officer.
Type or neatly print, in ink, responses to all items and questions. If a question does not apply to you,
write “N/A” (not applicable) in the space provided for your response. If you cannot obtain or
remember certain information, indicate so in your response.
If you need more space for any response, attach additional pages and identify the additional
information by the question number.
Disqualification
Deliberate misstatements or omissions can and often will result in your application being rejected,
regardless of the nature or reason for the misstatements/omissions. In fact, the number one reason
individuals “fail” background investigations is because they deliberately withhold or misrepresent job-
relevant information from their prospective employer.
BOTTOM LINE: Be as complete, honest and specific as possible in your responses.
Disclosure of Medically-Related Information
In accordance with the U.S. Americans with Disabilities Act, at this stage of the hiring process
applicants are not expected or required to reveal any medical or other disability-related
information about themselves in response to questions on this form, or to any other inquiry
made prior to receiving a conditional offer of employment.
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Everett Police Department
3002 Wetmore Ave
Everett, WA 98201
425-257-8400
PERSONAL HISTORY STATEMENT SUPPLEMENT
Partner/Significant Other
NAME HOME ADDRESS (NUMBER / STREET / APT) CITY STATE ZIP
HOME PHONE
( )
WORK ADDRESS (NUMBER / STREET / APT) CITY STATE ZIP
WORK PHONE
( )
YEARS OF DATING
CELL PHONE
( )
EMAIL
Is there, or has there been, a restraining or stay-away order in effect for this individual? YES NO
Supplemental questions
1) Do you participate in social media? YES NO
If so, list:
2) Have you ever committed a crime as a juvenile or adult that went undetected? YES NO
IF SO, EXPLAIN:
3) Have you ever received or accepted property you know or thought may have been stolen? YES NO
IF SO, EXPLAIN:
4) Have you ever taken anything belonging to an employer without permission? YES NO
IF SO, EXPLAIN:
5) Have you ever allowed or helped anyone steal from an employer? YES NO
IF SO, EXPLAIN:
6) Have you ever cheated on an expense account? YES NO
IF SO, EXPLAIN:
7) Have you ever given away employers property? YES NO
IF SO, EXPLAIN:
8) Have you ever falsified an official government document (DSHS,L&I claims, etc) or lied in an official hearing (court testimony, employment hearing, etc.)?
YES NO
IF SO, EXPLAIN:
9) Have you or anyone in your family ever been a member of, or attended meetings for, any extremist or subversive group(s)? YES NO
IF SO, EXPLAIN:
10) Have you ever participated in any illegal sexual activity? YES NO
IF SO, EXPLAIN:
11) Have you ever had any sexual contact with a child under the age of 16? YES NO
IF SO, EXPLAIN:
12) Have you ever been arrested or detained on a morals or decency charge? YES NO
IF SO, EXPLAIN:
13) Have you ever engaged in nude modeling, dancing or participated in any form of sex related entertainment to include attending strip clubs?
YES NO
IF SO, EXPLAIN:
For strip clubs list date of last visit and location of strip club.
14) Have you ever viewed someone in a private place without their knowledge? YES NO
IF SO, EXPLAIN:
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Everett Police Department
3002 Wetmore Ave
Everett, WA 98201
425-257-8400
PERSONAL HISTORY STATEMENT SUPPLEMENT
15)
Have you ever photographed or filmed anyone without their knowledge or permission?
YES
NO
IF
SO, EXPLAIN:
16)
Have you ever participated in a sexual act with an animal? YES NO
IF
SO, EXPLAIN:
17)
Have you ever been involved in a pursuit in which you evaded or attempted to evade the police? YES NO
IF
SO, EXPLAIN:
18)
Have you ever used physical force against anyone or been in a fight at any point in your lifetime?
YES
NO
IF
SO, EXPLAIN:
19)
Have you ever damaged property during an argument with a spouse, significant other, roommate or anyone else? YES NO
IF
SO, EXPLAIN:
20 )
Have you ever used physical force against your spouse/partner/significant other/roommate?
YES
NO
IF
SO, EXPLAIN:
21)
Have you ever been arrested for domestic violence? YES NO
IF
SO, EXPLAIN:
22)
Are you now or have you ever been employed in law enforcement? YES NO
If so, please answer the following:
A)
Have you ever accepted a gratuity? YES NO
B)
Have you ever accepted anything for overlooking a violation? YES NO
C)
Have you ever used your official position for personal gain? YES NO
D)
Have you ever withheld any evidence seized in the course of your official duties? YES NO
E)
Have you ever been the subject of an internal investigation by your department? YES NO
IF
SO, EXPLAIN:
CURRENT ASSETS CURRENT LIABILITIES (BALANCE DUE)
Savings Real Estate Indebtedness
Checking Charge Accounts
Real Estate Equity Auto Loans
Other Assets – Describe Personal Loans
Other Liabilities – Describe
Total Assets $ Total Liabilities $
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POLICE OFFICER
WAIVER AND AUTHORIZATION TO RELEASE INFORMATION
To Whom it May Concern:
I am an applicant for a police officer position with the Everett Police Department. I do hereby authorize you to
release to the Everett Police Department any and all records and/or information which you may have concerning me,
including, but not limited to, information/records related to my reputation, employment and attendance records,
school transcripts, military service records and financial status. Information of a confidential or privileged nature may
be included. Your rep
ly will be used to assist the Everett Police Department in determining my qualifications and
fitness for the position I am seeking with the Department.
I understand my rights under Title 5, United States Code, Section 552a, the Privacy Act of 1974 and waive those rights
with the understanding that information furnished will be used by the Everett Police Department in conjunction with
employment procedures.
initials
I understand that any information obtained by the Everett Police Department for its personal history background
investigation that is developed directly or indirectly, in whole or in part, upon this release authorization becomes the
property of the Everett Police Department and I will not have access to any of the background investigation. I further
understand and acknowledge that the Everett Police Department may provide certain types of information that is
obtained in the course of its ba
ckground investigation to my current employer, such as information about criminal
activity or serious policy violations. initials
I hereby waive and release you, your organization, employees, and agents from any and all claims, liability, personal
injuries, damages or losses, of any nature, which may result from furnishing the requested information.
I hereby waive, release and hold harmless the City of Everett, its officers, employees, agents, and any current or
former employers, any schools or educational and technical institutions and their employees or agents, and the
employment references specifically named from any and all claims, lawsuits, personal/bodily injuries, damages or
losses, of any nature, resulting from the release of any information requested by the City of Everett in connection
with my application for emplo
yment by the City. My authorization and release from liability are voluntary acts and
shall be effective only for employment investigations by the City of Everett.
Print Applicant Name Signature of Applicant
Subscribed and sworn to before me on the day of , 20 .
Notary Public for State of WA
Note: A photocopy reproduction of this request form shall be, for all intent and purposes, as valid as the original. You
may retain this form in your files.
POLICE OFFICER
WAIVER AND AUTHORIZATION TO RELEASE INFORMATION
To Whom it May Concern:
I am an applicant for a police officer position with the Everett Police Department. I do hereby authorize you to
release to the Everett Police Department any and all records and/or information which you may have concerning me,
including, but not limited to, information/records related to my reputation, employment and attendance records,
school transcripts, military service records and financial status. Information of a confidential or privileged nature may
be included. Your rep
ly will be used to assist the Everett Police Department in determining my qualifications and
fitness for the position I am seeking with the Department.
I understand my rights under Title 5, United States Code, Section 552a, the Privacy Act of 1974 and waive those rights
with the understanding that information furnished will be used by the Everett Police Department in conjunction with
employment procedures.
initials
I understand that any information obtained by the Everett Police Department for its personal history background
investigation that is developed directly or indirectly, in whole or in part, upon this release authorization becomes the
property of the Everett Police Department and I will not have access to any of the background investigation. I further
understand and acknowledge that the Everett Police Department may provide certain types of information that is
obtained in the course of its ba
ckground investigation to my current employer, such as information about criminal
activity or serious policy violations. initials
I hereby waive and release you, your organization, employees, and agents from any and all claims, liability, personal
injuries, damages or losses, of any nature, which may result from furnishing the requested information.
I hereby waive, release and hold harmless the City of Everett, its officers, employees, agents, and any current or
former employers, any schools or educational and technical institutions and their employees or agents, and the
employment references specifically named from any and all claims, lawsuits, personal/bodily injuries, damages or
losses, of any nature, resulting from the release of any information requested by the City of Everett in connection
with my application for emplo
yment by the City. My authorization and release from liability are voluntary acts and
shall be effective only for employment investigations by the City of Everett.
Print Applicant Name Signature of Applicant
Subscribed and sworn to before me on the day of , 20 .
Notary Public for State of WA
Note: A photocopy reproduction of this request form shall be, for all intent and purposes, as valid as the original. You
may retain this form in your files.