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City of West Columbia
Bridging Past, Present and Future
Application for Employment
Last Name First Name Middle Name
Address (Number/Street) City State Zip Code
Social Security Number Telephone Number(s)
(Home) (Other)
Date of Application Position Applied For
THE CITY OF WEST COLUMBIA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND A DRUG FREE WORKPLACE
State and federal laws require all applicants to be considered for all positions without
regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or
veteran status, or any other legally protected status.
Are you currently employed?
May we contact your present
employer?
Yes No Yes No
Have you ever applied for a
position with us before? If Yes,
give date__________
Have you ever been employed
with us before? If Yes, give
date__________
Are you available to work
Full-time?
Are you currently on lay-off
status and subject to be recalled?
Can you travel if a job requires it?
Are any of your relatives or
friends employed with us?
If you are under 18 years of age,
can you provide required proof
of your eligibility to work?
Are you prevented from lawfully
becoming employed in this
country because of Visa or
Immigration Status?
Date Available for Work Desired Salary Range
Best time to contact you at home
__________ AM _________ PM
How did you learn about us?
PLEASE PRINT
In completing this application, you may exclude any organization or membership which would
reveal gender, race, religion, national origin, age, ancestry, disability or other protected status.
In the space furnished below give a record of every position held. START WITH YOUR PRESENT POSITION AND WORK BACK.
Account for all periods of employment. Summarize the work performed and job responsibilities.
Employer
Address
Telephone Number
Job Title
Reason for Leaving
Work performed and job responsibilities:
Dates of Employment
From To
$
Per
Supervisor
Employment History
Employer
Address
Telephone Number
Job Title
Reason for Leaving
Work performed and job responsibilities:
Dates of Employment
From
To
Salary / Hourly Rate
$
Per
Supervisor
Employer
Address
Telephone Number
Job Title
Reason for Leaving
Work performed and job responsibilities:
Dates of Employment
From
To
Salary / Hourly Rate
$
Per
Supervisor
Employer
Address
Telephone Number
Job Title
Reason for Leaving
Work performed and job responsibilities:
Dates of Employment
From
To
Salary / Hourly Rate
$
Per
Supervisor
If you need additional space, please continue on a separate sheet of paper.
Describe any job-related training received in past employment.
Additional Information
Describe any specialized training, apprenticeship, skills and extra-curricular activities.
Education
Terminal
PC/MAC
Typewriter (WPM _____ )
Spreadsheet
Word Processing
Shorthand (WPM _____ )
Specialized Skills
Name and Address of School Course of Study
Years
Completed
Diploma / Degree
Elementary School
High School
Undergraduate College
Graduate Professional
List professional, trade, business or civic activities and offices held.
Other Qualifications - Summarize special job-related skills and qualifications acquired from employment or other experience.
Other (list)
Include any additional information you feel may be helpful to us in considering your application.
I certify that answers given herein are true and complete.
I authorize investigation of all statements contained in this application for employment, and hereby release the City from any
claims, causes of action or liability arising out of any investigation conducted by the City. This application is considered to be
made for the position listed, and is not considered active after 45 days. Applicants seeking positions beyond this time period must
fill out an updated application.
I understand that the City may require criminal history checks, background checks covered by the Fair Credit Reporting Act,
and/or pre-employment drug testing. I acknowledge that such tests/investigations may be made and that employment is
contingent upon the results of such checks and tests.
I HEREBY UNDERSTAND AND ACKNOWLEDGE THAT ALL EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY ARE
EMPLOYEES-AT-WILL WHO MAY QUIT AT ANY TIME FOR ANY REASON AND WHO MAY BE TERMINATED
AT ANY TIME FOR ANY OR NO REASON. NO ONE OTHER THAN THE CITY MAY MAKE ANY PROMISES OR
ASSURANCES OR ENTER INTO ANY CONTRACT, WHETHER ORAL OR WRITTEN, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,
THAT IN ANY WAY IS CONTRARY TO OR INCONSISTENT WITH THE LIMITATIONS SET FORTH IN THIS
PARAGRAPH, AND ANY SUCH PROMISES, ASSURANCES, OR PURPORTED CONTRACTS SHALL BE INVALID
AND NOT BINDING ON THE CITY UNLESS ADOPTED, ENDORSED, OR AGREED TO IN WRITING BY THE
CITY ADMINISTRATOR AND APPROVED BY THE MAYOR.
In the event of employment, I understand that incomplete, false or misleading information given in my application or interview(s)
may result is discharge.
References
Name
Address
City, State, Zip Code
Telephone Number
Read Carefully and Sign
Signature of Applicant Date
Applicant's Statement
Note to Applicants: DO NOT ANSWER THESE QUESTION UNLESS YOU HAVE BEEN INFORMED ABOUT THE
REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB FOR WHICH YOU ARE APPLYING.
Are you capable of performing in a reasonable manner, with or without a reasonable accommodation, the activities involved in the
job or occupation for which you have applied? _____ YES _____ NO
A review of the activities involved in such a job or occupation has been given. _____ YES _____ NO
Name
Address
City, State, Zip Code
Telephone Number
Name
Address
City, State, Zip Code
Telephone Number
Have you ever been convicted of a crime other than minor traffic offenses? _____ YES _____ NO
For purposes of this question, "convicted" includes a finding of guilty by a judge or court, pleas of nolo contendere or "no
contest", and guilty pleas. List details of every conviction, including date convicted, court, offense charged, and sentence imposed.
Date Convicted Court Offense Charged Sentence Imposed
City of West Columbia Employment Application
Applicant Demographic Data
Federal regulations require the City of West Columbia to collect data regarding an
applicant’s race, sex and national origin for purposes of complying with federal non-discrimination
laws. We are asking you to voluntarily disclose this data to help the city comply with this
obligation. Completion of this portion of the application is voluntary. This data will not be
considered by the City in evaluating your application, nor will your refusal to fill out this
portion of the application be held against you. This portion of the application will be removed
from the application prior to your being considered for employment.
Please indicate your gender: ________ Male ________ Female
Please indicate your ethnicity (race or national origin):
________ White ________ Hispanic or Latino ________ Black or African-American
________ American Indian or Alaskan Native ________ Asian
________ Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander ________ Two or More Races
________ I do not wish to volunteer any demographic data information.
1
APPLICANT INFORMATION: (To be returned with completed application)
Certain information is required to verify the applicant’s identify. The West Columbia
Police Department does not discriminate due to age, sex, race, religion, disability or
ethnicity.
Applicant’s Full Name:
Street Address:
City: State: Zip Code:
Home telephone:
Cellular telephone:
Work telephone:
Date of Birth:
Place of Birth:
Eyes:
Hair:
Height:
Weight:
Scars/Tattoos/Other distinguishing marks:
U.S. Citizen: ____________ Yes _________ No
Driver’s License Number:
State of Issue: Expiration Date:
Are you legally entitled to work in the United States?
Do you have a high school diploma or GED?
Will you take a polygraph examination?
Have you taken a polygraph exam within the last two years?
If yes, give date and location of polygraph:
2
Will you submit to psychological tests and interviews?
Will you submit to a drug test?
Will you submit to a medical examination to determine physical ability to perform the
essential job functions of a police officer?
Have you ever attended or completed a certified police training academy?
If yes, give date and location of academy:
Are you currently certified as a law enforcement officer in S.C.?
Are you currently certified as a law enforcement officer in any state?
If yes, list state:
Will you allow the West Columbia Police Department full and unrestricted access to all
personnel, internal affairs, and disciplinary files from your previous employers?
Within the past five (5) years, have you been convicted of driving with your license
suspended, revoked or denied?
If yes, give date and location:
Have you been convicted, pled guilty, or no contest to driving under the influence of
alcohol, drugs or both in any state?
If yes, list date and location:
Have you ever been convicted, pled guilty or no contest to a felony?
If yes, list date, location and offense:
Have you ever been convicted, pled guilty or no contest to a crime of moral turpitude?
If yes, list date, location and offense:
Have you ever been convicted, pled guilty or no contest to a crime involving a sex
offense?
If yes, list date, location and offense:
Have you ever been convicted, pled guilty or no contest to a crime involving domestic
violence?
If yes, list date, location and offense:
Have you ever been the subject to an order of protection or a restraining order?
If yes, list date and location:
Have you ever engaged in the illegal use of any controlled substances including steroids?
If yes, list date and substance:
3
Have you ever engaged in the illegal possession, sale or distribution of any controlled
substance including steroids?
If yes, list date and substance:
Do you have a Facebook or My Space account?
If so, what is your screen name?
Will you allow the WCPD unrestricted access to view your page?
Is there anything on your page that would reflect poorly on you if you were employed
with the West Columbia Police Department?
If yes, what would it be?
4
PERSONAL HISTORY: (Residency)
List all residences and dates for the last 10 years. (Attach additional sheets if needed)
1. Street Address:
City: State: Zip Code
Dates: From _________________ to ________________________
Rented: _________ Owned: _________
Landlord’s Name:
Landlord’s Address:
Landlord’s Telephone:
2. Street Address:
City: State: Zip Code
Dates: From _________________ to ________________________
Rented: _________ Owned: _________
Landlord’s Name:
Landlord’s Address:
Landlord’s Telephone:
3. Street Address:
City: State: Zip Code
Dates: From _________________ to ________________________
Rented: _________ Owned: _________
Landlord’s Name:
Landlord’s Address:
Landlord’s Telephone:
5
4. Street Address:
City: State: Zip Code
Dates: From _________________ to ________________________
Rented: _________ Owned: _________
Landlord’s Name:
Landlord’s Address:
Landlord’s Telephone:
5. Street Address:
City: State: Zip Code
Dates: From _________________ to ________________________
Rented: _________ Owned: _________
Landlord’s Name:
Landlord’s Address:
Landlord’s Telephone:
6. Street Address:
City: State: Zip Code
Dates: From _________________ to ________________________
Rented: _________ Owned: _________
Landlord’s Name:
Landlord’s Address:
Landlord’s Telephone:
6
Marital History:
Marital Status: _____ Single _____ Married
_____ Separated _____ Divorced
List any other names you have used, including maiden names, nicknames, aliases, and
names that have been changed by court order.
If married, list spouse’s complete name including maiden name:
Spouse’s Date of Birth:
Spouse’s Occupation:
Spouse’s Place of Business:
Address of Business:
Spouse’s Employer’s Phone Number:
If divorced, list former spouse’s complete name including maiden name and any
subsequent names:
Former spouse’s Date of Birth:
Former spouse’s address:
Former spouse’s telephone number:
Date of Divorce:
Location of Divorce: (Town, County, and State)
If you have divorced at any time, and remarried, please provide a copy of the divorce
decree.
7
Financial History:
Do you have any source of income other than your salary?
If yes, list source:
Have you had any checks returned due to insufficient funds?
If yes, explain:
Do you have any other loans/debts other than your rent or home mortgage?
If yes, give details:
Have you had any garnishment of wages or judgements pending against you?
If yes, explain:
Have you defaulted on any loans including student loans?
If yes, explain:
Have you ever filed for bankruptcy?
If yes, explain:
How would you categorize your credit rating?
_____ Excellent _____ Good _____ Average _____ Poor
What is your total annual income from all sources?
What is the amount of your total indebtedness?
8
Driving History:
Do you have a current valid S.C. Driver’s license?
Date of issue:
Restrictions:
Have you ever been issued a driver’s license by any state other than the state of S.C.?
If yes, list:
Driver’s license number:
State of issue:
Dates of license:
Name under which license was issued:
Driver’s license number:
State of issue:
Dates of license:
Name under which license was issued:
Driver’s license number:
State of issue:
Dates of license:
Name under which license was issued:
Driver’s license number:
State of issue:
Dates of license:
Name under which license was issued:
Have you ever been refused a driver’s license?
If yes, list state, when and why:
Has your license ever been suspended or revoked?
If yes, list state, when and why:
If yes, was license restored and when:
Have you been involved in a motor vehicle accident within the last 5 years as a driver?
If yes, where you found to be at fault?
List dates of accidents, and jurisdiction/location:
Have you had any moving traffic citations within the last 5 years?
If yes, list violation, date, and jurisdiction/location:
9
Military History:
Are you currently an active member of the military service?
If yes, what branch:
Enlistment date:
Rank at entry:
Current rank:
Describe your duties:
Have you ever been a member of the military service?
If yes, what branch:
Enlistment date:
Discharge date:
Rank at entry:
Rank at discharge:
Type of discharge:
Describe your duties:
Were you subject to any demotion or disciplinary action while in the military service?
If yes, explain:
List any awards, medals, or commendations received:
MILITARY SERVICE
Have you registered with the Selective Service? YES_____ NO______ If “YES”
when?____________________ Where? _________________________________
Past commanding officers or other 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 ADDRESS TELEPHONE MILITARY
UNIT
DATES
10
References:
List five individual references, personal or professional, who have knowledge of you and
your qualifications:
Name:
Relationship:
Address:
Telephone numbers:
Length of time known:
Name:
Relationship:
Address:
Telephone numbers:
Length of time known:
Name:
Relationship:
Address:
Telephone numbers:
Length of time known:
Name:
Relationship:
Address:
Telephone numbers:
Length of time known:
Name:
Relationship:
Address:
Telephone numbers:
Length of time known:
11
References (Continued):
During the course of the background investigation, persons who know you will be asked
to comment upon your suitability for the position for which you have applied. Inquiries
will be confined to job relevant matters.
Please supply the appropriate information in the spaces below. If a category is not
applicable, write “N/A”.
Name of your father:
Address:
Telephone numbers:
Name of your mother:
Address:
Telephone numbers:
Name of your father-in-law:
Address:
Telephone numbers:
Name of your mother-in-law:
Address:
Telephone numbers:
Name of your spouse:
Address:
Telephone numbers:
Name of your former spouse(s):
Address:
Telephone numbers:
Name of your brother(s):
Address:
Telephone numbers:
Name of your sister(s):
Address:
Telephone numbers:
12
Name of your stepfather:
Address:
Telephone numbers:
Name of your stepmother:
Address:
Telephone numbers:
Names of your step-brother(s):
Addresses:
Telephone numbers:
Names of your step-sister(s):
Addresses:
Telephone numbers:
List all offspring: (please indicate “son” or “daughter”. List current ages, addresses and
telephone numbers.)
Neighbors: (list three neighbors who know you well enough to discuss your suitability for
the position)
Name:
Address:
Telephone numbers:
Name:
Address:
Telephone numbers:
Name:
Address:
Telephone numbers:
13
Education:
South Carolina law requires law enforcement officers to possess a high school diploma or
GED. Please indicate your current status with regard to this requirement by checking the
appropriate space:
_____ I possess a high school diploma.
_____ I possess a G.E.D. (General Educational Development test).
_____ I possess a college degree from an accredited university.
List all schools you have attended, beginning with high school. During the background
investigation, persons you have known in a learning environment may be contacted. A
review of your school/educational records may be made in conjunction with those
contacts.
Name of school:
Address:
City and State:
Dates of attendance:
Teacher or reference:
Name of school:
Address:
City and State:
Dates of attendance:
Teacher or reference:
Name of school:
Address:
City and State:
Dates of attendance:
Teacher or reference:
Name of school:
Address:
City and State:
Dates of attendance:
Teacher or reference:
Have you ever been suspended or expelled form any high school or post-secondary
school? (Post-secondary schools include colleges, universities, graduate schools, business
or vocational schools, technical schools or any formal education beyond the high school
level)
If yes, explain:
14
Experience and Employment:
Beginning with your most current employment, list all jobs you have held in the past ten
years. Include all part-time, temporary, and volunteer work. Please list all periods of
employment and unemployment in chronological order. Use the spaces provided for you
between employment listings to record periods of unemployment. Should you need to
list additional experience/employment information, use an additional sheet of paper and
continue in the EXACT format as listed below.
EXPERIENCE AND EMPLOYMENT
Name & Address of Employer: ______________________________________________
______________________________________________
____________________________Telephone:_________
Dates of employment: From____________________________To:_______________
Full Time________ Part Time__________Voluntary_______Military Service_____
Title or Duties:________________________________________________________
Name you were known by:_______________________________________________
Name of Supervisor:____________________________________________________
Names of Co-Workers: (1) _______________________________________________
(2)_______________________________________________
(3)_______________________________________________
Reason for Leaving: ____________________________________________________
UNEMPLOYED FROM_________________________TO______________________
Name & Address of Employer: ______________________________________________
______________________________________________
____________________________Telephone:_________
Dates of employment: From:____________________________To:_______________
Full Time_____ Part Time__________ Voluntary______ Military Service______
Title or Duties:________________________________________________________
Names you were known by:______________________________________________
Name of Supervisor:____________________________________________________
Names of co-workers: (1)_______________________________________________
(2)_______________________________________________
(3)_______________________________________________
Reason for Leaving: ____________________________________________________
UNEMPLOYED FROM_________________________TO______________________
Name & Address of Employer: ______________________________________________
______________________________________________
____________________________Telephone:_________
Dates of employment: From____________________________To:_______________
15
Full Time________ Part Time__________Voluntary_______Military Service_____
Title or Duties:________________________________________________________
Name you were known by:_______________________________________________
Name of Supervisor:____________________________________________________
Names of Co-Workers: (1) _______________________________________________
(2)_______________________________________________
(3)_______________________________________________
Reason for Leaving: ____________________________________________________
UNEMPLOYED FROM_________________________TO______________________
Name & Address of Employer: ______________________________________________
______________________________________________
____________________________Telephone:_________
Dates of employment: From:____________________________To:_______________
Full Time_____ Part Time__________ Voluntary______ Military Service______
Title or Duties:________________________________________________________
Names you were known by:______________________________________________
Name of Supervisor:____________________________________________________
Names of co-workers: (1)_______________________________________________
(2)_______________________________________________
(3)_______________________________________________
Reason for Leaving: ____________________________________________________
UNEMPLOYED FROM_________________________TO______________________
Name and address of employer:______________________________________________
______________________________________________
____________________________Telephone__________
Dates of employment: From____________________________To:_______________
Full Time________ Part Time__________Voluntary_______Military Service_____
Title or Duties:________________________________________________________
Name you were known by:_______________________________________________
Name of Supervisor:____________________________________________________
Names of Co-Workers: (1) _______________________________________________
(2)_______________________________________________
(3)_______________________________________________
Reason for Leaving: ____________________________________________________
UNEMPLOYED FROM_________________________TO______________________
16
Would any problem result if your present employer was contacted during the course of
the background investigation? _____ YES _____ NO
If “yes”, when should such contact be made?
If you have had no prior employment, please explain:
Have you ever been fired or asked to resign from any place of employment?
_____ YES _____ NO
If “yes”, please give details to include when, name or employer and why?
Have you ever applied, successfully or unsuccessfully, for another position with any law
enforcement agency? _____ YES _____ NO
If “yes”, please provide the year, agency, and check off the processes that you completed,
and whether you were disqualified or hired. (If additional sheets are needed, attach using
same format as below)
Year:
Agency:
Written test:
Physical Agility test:
Oral interview:
Background investigation:
Polygraph:
Psychological exam:
Medical exam:
Drug screen:
Disqualified:
Hired:
Year:
Agency:
Written test:
Physical Agility test:
Oral interview:
Background investigation:
Polygraph:
Psychological exam:
Medical exam:
Drug screen:
Disqualified:
Hired:
17
FINANCIAL
The management of personal finances is relevant to an individual’s qualifications
for a position with a law enforcement agency. Therefore, please fill in the financial
statement that follows. The amount of indebtedness, in itself, will not be used in
evaluating your qualifications. The behavior exhibited in meeting your financial
obligation will be reviewed. A credit-reporting agency will be contacted for a report
of your credit history.
CURRENT MONTHLY INCOME CURRENT MONTHLY EXPENDITURES
Monthly salary Mortgage payment (s)
Spouse’s salary Rent
Other monthly income Other monthly payments
Estimate monthly cost of living
( include utilities, food, gasoline,
home & car maintenance, etc.)
and any other obligations.
Total Monthly Income
Total Monthly Expenditures
CURRENT ASSETS CURRENT LIABILITIES
Please supply the following information regarding financial institutions that you
have accounts or loans with:
Institution (Bank, S&L,
Loan Company)
Type of Account
(checking, savings, loan)
Savings Mortgages
Checking balance Automobile loans
Real Estate (appraised or
assessed value)
Charge accounts (total)
Stocks and Bonds Other liabilities (describe):
Life insurance (cash value)
Automobiles
Other assets (describe):
Total Assets
Total Liabilities
18
Please supply the following information about your charge accounts, contracts, or
other financial liabilities:
Name of Firm Address Type of Account
Within the last seven (7) years, have any of your bills ever been turned over to a
collection agency? YES____ NO____ If “YES”, please give details to include
when, firms involved and circumstances.__________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
Within the last seven (7) years, have you ever had a purchased item repossessed?
YES_____ NO_____ If “YES”, please give details to include when, firms
involved, and circumstances.____________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
Have you ever been delinquent on child support, income tax, or other tax payments?
YES_____ NO_____ If “YES”, please give details to include when, where, and
why._______________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
19
MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATION
Please list all vehicles registered to you and/or your spouse.
Year
Make Model License Number Vehicle ID
Number (VIN)
South Carolina Law requires that operators and owners of motor vehicles be
covered by automobile liability insurance or pay an Uninsured Motorist Fee with
the Department of Motor Vehicles. Therefore, please list the
Current liability insurance coverage that you have on your motor vehicles.
Company Address Policy Number Expiration
Date
If there is anything you wish to discuss about your driving record, which has not
already been covered in the preceding sections, please explain here. ____________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
20
LEGAL
If you have ever been detained, arrested, taken into physical custody, issued a
misdemeanor citation (exclude traffic citations), or convicted of any crime, please give
the following information. (The fact that your record may have been affected by a
sealing, an expungement, a release, or a pardon has specific legal implications as to
how you answer this question).
DATE AGENCY/LOCATION CHARGE DISPOSITION
Please list any other crimes you have committed, REGARDLESS of whether
stopped, arrested, and/or convicted, to include what, when, where, how and
why._______________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
Are you now or have you ever been involved as a defendant in any civil court
action? YES____ NO____ If “YES”, please give details to include when, where,
name of court and circumstances. _______________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Are you now, or have you ever been a member of any foreign or domestic
organization, association, movement, or group of persons that is, or was,
totalitarian, fascist, communist, or subversive in nature, or which has adopted or
expressed a policy of advocating or approving of the commission of acts of force
or violence as a means to deny other persons their rights under the Constitution of
the United States, or which seeks to alter the form of government of the United
States by unconstitutional means? YES______ NO______ If “YES”, identify the
organization and explain fully___________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
21
Have you ever applied for a permit to carry a concealed firearm or other weapon?
YES______ NO______ Was a permit granted? ______ Date Issued____________
Name of Law Enforcement Agency ______________________________________
Purpose for permit ____________________________________________________
Are you willing to work all hours of day, all days of the week, holidays, and
overtime when assigned? YES______ NO______
If the necessity arose in the course of your employment to use deadly force on a
human being, would you have any reluctance to do so? YES_____ NO______
Do you have any personal feelings that would prevent you from taking the life of another
person if it became necessary? YES _____ NO _____
If “yes to either question, please explain:
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
Do you have anything in your background that may disqualify you from becoming
a Law Enforcement Officer in the State of South Carolina? YES______ NO______
If “YES”, please
explain._________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
DRUG USE QUESTIONNAIRE:
Have you used, tried, experimented, or in any way introduced into your body by
any means:
DRUG
YES NO DATE FIRST
USED
DATE LAST
USED
USED
ONCE
MARIJUANA
HASHISH, HASHISH
OIL
COCAINE
CRACK, ROCK, ICE
Barbiturates, Hypnotics
or “Downers”
Amphetamines (Cross-
tops, whites, Bennies,
“Uppers”
Methamphetamine
(Speed ,Crank)
LSD or other
Hallucinogens
PCP (angel dust,
sherm)
Heroin or other Opiates
Steroids
Pharmaceutical drugs not
Prescribed to you
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DRUG USE QUESTIONNAIRE (Continued):
QUESTIONNAIRE
YES NO
Is there any other illegal drug, narcotic or controlled substance not listed above that you have
Introduced
into your body?
Have you introduced into your body a substance, which you thought, were an illegal drug and
then found out that it was not?
Have you ever injected an illegal drug into your body?
Have you ever sold any illegal drugs?
Have you ever purchased any drug, narcotic or controlled substance other than by a doctor’s
Prescription?
Have you ever participated in the manufacturing, cultivation, or production of any illegal drug,
Narcotic or controlled substance?
Have you ever acted as a courier by transporting any illegal drug, narcotic, or controlled
Substance?
Have you ever acted as a middle man, go-between, or “done a favor for a friend” by becoming
Involved in any illegal drug transaction?
Have you ever told anyone where to purchase illegal drugs?
Have you ever temporarily stored or “held” any illegal drug, narcotic, or controlled substance?
Have you ever had illegal drugs in your possession while at work?
Have you ever bought or sold any illegal drug at work?
Are any illegal drugs presently in your home or car?
Explain any “YES” answer to the “Drug Use Questionnaire” in detail below, to
include when, where, what kind of drug, how taken and circumstances. ___________
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Have you ever stolen anything valued at more than $10.00 from a place of employment?
If yes, explain:
To your knowledge, have you ever been listed as a suspect, victim or contact person on a
police report or incident report?
If yes, explain:
Have you ever looked at child pornography via the internet, books or magazines?
If yes, explain:
As an adult (over 17 years of age), have you ever had sexual contact with any person who
was under the age of 16 at the time of the act?
If yes, explain:
Have you ever exposed yourself in public?
If yes, explain:
Have you committed any act involving hurting, harming, abusing, striking, or injuring
any person?
If yes, explain:
Were you ever in a fight in which a weapon was used?
If yes, explain:
Have you committed any act involving the intentional damage or destruction of any
property belonging to another person?
If yes, explain:
Have you ever stolen merchandise, property or cash from a business?
If yes, explain:
Have you ever entered or remained on the property of another knowing you did not have
permission to do so?
If yes, explain:
Have you ever committed any act involving theft of a vehicle, use of a vehicle without
the owner’s consent or joyriding in a stolen vehicle?
If yes, explain:
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Have you committed any act involving stealing a credit card, presenting a credit card to
obtain property or services fraudulently, using a credit card without the consent of the
person to whom the credit card was issued, using an expired card, using a fictitious card
or number, using a stolen credit card receipt or in any way attempting to commit theft or
to steal from anyone by using a credit card?
If yes, explain:
Have you committed any act involving fleeing from, running from, or evading by any
means, including on foot or by vehicle, a police officer who is attempting to arrest,
detain, or question you or any other person?
If yes, explain:
Have you committed any act involving disturbing the peace, including abusive, profane,
or vulgar language, fighting in a public place or threatening another?
If yes, explain:
Have you committed any act involving unlawful possession of a weapon, illegal weapons
or ammunition, or explosive device?
If yes, explain:
Have you ever stolen anything from a co-worker?
If yes, explain:
Have you ever consumed alcohol at a place of employment?
If yes, explain:
Have you ever purposely caused harm to another person?
If yes, explain:
Have you ever hit, slapped, kicked or struck your spouse, girl/boyfriend?
If yes, explain:
Have you ever physically struck a parent or stepparent?
If yes, explain:
Have you ever committed a crime that police did not know about?
If yes, explain:
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Have you ever discharged a weapon either accidentally or on purpose that caused injury
to yourself or others?
If yes, explain:
Have you ever been involved as a suspect, victim, or contact person in a domestic abuse
incident?
If yes, explain:
When was the last time you wrote a check that bounced?
Explain:
Have you ever physically abused or neglected a child?
If yes, explain:
Have you ever lied in an official document?
If yes, explain:
Have you ever taken anything that did not belong to you?
If yes, explain:
What is the most serious thing you ever did as a child, whether you were caught or not?
What is the most serious thing you have ever done as an adult, whether you were caught
or not?
Have you ever been evicted from a place of residence?
If yes, explain:
Have you ever been sued or have you sued someone else?
If yes, explain:
Have you ever filed bankruptcy?
If yes, explain:
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Do you pay child support?
If yes, to whom? How much?
Are your payments current?
If not, explain:
Do you drink alcoholic beverages of any kind?
Have you ever found money and, knowing whom it belonged to, kept it?
If yes, explain:
Have you ever been accused of stealing?
If yes, explain:
Do you have any tattoos that are visible when wearing a short sleeved shirt?
If yes, describe:
If you have tattoos on your body, do you think that they could be found to be
objectionable by the public?
If yes, explain:
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OPTIONAL INFORMATION:
List organizations, clubs, professional societies, or other associations of which you
are, or have been a member (please include the name of the group, the city and state,
and your present status or position in the group). ____________________________
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What are your personal hobbies? (What do you like to do during the times you are
not at work?) Please include any special skills or qualifications that might be useful
in the position for which you’ve applied.
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List the magazines and newspapers to which you currently subscribe. ____________
____________________________________________________________________
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List any identifying marks, scars, tattoos, burns or birthmarks. _________________
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
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*****COMPLETE ESSAY QUESTION ON THE NEXT PAGE*****
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ESSAY:
Complete this page in your own handwriting.
QUESTION: “Why do you want this job and how do you think it will
benefit you?”
(Limit essay answer to this page only)
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Attach a color photograph of yourself that is no more than three months old.
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LAW ENFORCEMENT
ADDITIONAL QUESTIONNAIRE
Have you ever deliberately handled evidence in an illegal manner?
If yes, explain:
Have you ever falsified or altered an investigative report or document?
If yes, explain:
Have you ever accepted anything in exchange for not issuing a traffic ticket or making an
arrest?
If yes, explain:
Have you ever lied under oath, in court, in an official report or on an application?
If yes, explain:
While on duty as a law enforcement officer, have you ever witnessed other officers
commit a crime and did not report it?
If yes explain:
Since becoming a law enforcement officer, have you committed a crime?
If yes, explain:
Have you ever used your position as a law enforcement officer to take sexual advantage
of anyone?
If yes, explain:
Have you ever been accused of sexual misconduct?
If yes, explain:
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Have you ever had sex on duty?
If yes, explain:
Have you ever used alcohol on duty?
If yes, explain:
Have you ever stolen anything while on duty?
If yes, explain:
Have you ever used an illegal drug while on duty?
If yes, explain:
Have you ever slept on duty?
If yes, explain:
Have you ever been the subject of an internal investigation?
If yes, explain:
Have you ever violated any policies or procedures:
If yes explain:
Have you ever been disciplined?
If yes, explain:
Have you ever been discharged from any commissioned or recruit position within a law
enforcement agency for disciplinary reasons, resigned to avoid suspension or discharge,
or resigned during a disciplinary investigation without a final judgement being rendered?
If yes, explain:
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Have you used marijuana or other illegal drugs since becoming a law enforcement
officer?
If yes, explain:
Have you ever informed anyone they were being investigated without authorization to do
so?
If yes, explain:
Have you ever stolen anything from an investigation site?
If yes, explain:
Have you ever kept a “lost and found” item?
If yes, explain:
Have you ever accepted a bribe or gratuity?
If yes, explain:
Have you ever used excessive force?
If yes, explain:
Have you ever observed a fellow officer use excessive force and fail to report it?
If yes, explain:
Has anyone ever filed a lawsuit or complaint against you for using excessive force?
If yes, explain:
Have you ever kept evidence or contraband and converted it to your personal use?
If yes, explain:
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Have you ever concealed or failed to report a crime, misconduct or improper behavior of
any civilian?
If yes, explain:
Have you ever done anything you could have been suspended for had your supervisor
been aware?
If yes, explain:
Have you ever furnished drugs or other contraband to a prisoner or inmate?
If yes, explain:
Have you ever divulged the identity of an undercover law enforcement officer to an
unauthorized person?
If yes, explain:
Have you ever divulged the identity of a confidential informant to an unauthorized
person?
If yes, explain:
Have you ever accepted a gift as a law enforcement officer?
If yes, explain:
Have you ever stolen anything from a prisoner or inmate?
If yes, explain:
Have you ever “planted” evidence or otherwise “framed” someone?
If yes, explain:
Have you ever “fixed” or attempted to “fix” a traffic ticket for anyone?
If yes, explain:
How many times have you provided confidential information to an unauthorized person?
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Corrections Officer
Additional Questionnaire
Have you ever accepted a bribe or gratuity?
If yes, explain:
Have you ever taken (stolen) from a prisoner or their personal effects?
If yes, explain:
How many times have you kept contraband and converted it to your personal use?
How many times have you used excessive force in controlling inmates?
What have you done that you could have been suspended for, had your supervisor
known?
What is the most expensive gift you have ever received as a corrections officer?
Were you ever suspended from a correctional agency?
If yes, explain?
What is the most serious thing you have ever lied to a corrections supervisor about?
Have you ever unlawfully removed or destroyed correctional files or records?
If yes, explain:
How many times have you provided confidential information to an unauthorized person?
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Have you ever lied under oath?
If yes, explain:
As a corrections officer, have you ever witnessed other officers commit a serious crime
and failed to report it?
If yes, explain:
Have you ever had sexual contact with an inmate?
If yes, explain:
Since becoming a corrections officer, have you committed a crime?
If yes, explain:
As a corrections officer, have you ever allowed unauthorized privileges in exchange for
sexual favors?
If yes, explain:
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