Form F-3
Revised January 2021
Sheri
ffs’ Education and Training Standards Commission
North Carolina Department of Justice
Sheriffs’ Standards Division
Telephone: (919) 779-8213
Fax: (919) 662-4515
Personal History Statement
Note: This form is not designed for use as an initial application for employment and must not be used for
that purpose. Rather, the applicant should complete this form prior to beginning his/her background
investigation. This form should only be completed by applicants for the position of a justice officer. It is the
determination of the Commission that these questions are necessary in order to fully and adequately evaluate
applicants for justice officer certification. These questions are designed to ascertain whether the applicant
meets the minimum standards for certification and serves no other purpose.
*The Social Security Number is used to make a positive identification of the applicant and/or law
enforcement personnel. DISCLOSURE IS VOLUNTARY. However, failure to provide this information may
result in a delay in the processing of application materials and may result in inaccurate records being assigned
to you.
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FORM F-3
NORTH CAROLINA SHERIFFS' EDUCATION AND TRAINING STANDARDS COMMISSION
PERSONAL HISTORY STATEMENT
INSTRUCTIONS: Fill out this form completely and accurately. If you need extra space, add additional pages
and identify the information by item number. All questions must be answered.
NOTE: Any statements are subject to validation and any incorrect statements or omissions may disqualify
you from certification. Truthful statements to any item requested will not necessarily exclude you from
consideration. This form must be notarized upon completion.
POSITION(S) APPLIED FOR:
Agency
Date
Deputy
Telecommunicator
Have you previously submitted an application for employment with this agency?
Yes
No
If YES, approximate date:
PERSONAL
1. Name:
First Middle Last
Maiden Name
Other previous last names:
Nicknames or Aliases
Note: If your name was legally changed after the age of 12, please submit documentation showing
when that occurred.
2. Social Security
3. Present Mailing Address:
Permanent Mailing Address
Street and Number
Street and Number
City
City
State
Zip Code
State
Zip Code
Telephone Numbers:
Home:
Work:
Pager:
E-Mail:
Cell/Mobile
4a. Date of Birth:
4b. Place of Birth:
(City/State/Country)
5. Citizenship:
U.S. Born
U.S. Naturalized
Other, specify:
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Note:
Data solicited in questions 6 and 7 will be utilized for equal employment statistical
information purposes only
6.
Ethnicity:
African American
Asian American
Hispanic
Caucasian
Other:
7.
Gender:
Male
Female
8.
Do you object to wearing a uniform?
Yes
No
9.
Do you object to working nights?
Yes
No
10. Do you object to working rotating shifts?
Yes
No
11. Do you object to occasionally being away from home overnight and/or for other periods of time to attend
meetings, acquire training or otherwise perform official duties?
Yes
No
EDUCATIONAL
12. Indicate the type of High School you attended:
Traditional
Home School
GED
Distance Learning
Did not attend high school
Other:
____________________________
A. High Schools:
NAME:
WHEN ATTENDED:
GRADUATED:
CITY:
DEGREE AWARDED:
STATE:
MAJOR FIELD:
YEARS COMPLETED:
WHEN ATTENDED:
NAME:
GRADUATED:
CITY:
DEGREE AWARDED:
STATE:
MAJOR FIELD:
YEARS COMPLETED:
B. University or Colleges:
NAME:
WHEN ATTENDED:
GRADUATED:
CITY:
DEGREE AWARDED:
STATE:
MAJOR FIELD:
YEARS COMPLETED:
WHEN ATTENDED:
NAME:
GRADUATED:
CITY:
DEGREE AWARDED:
STATE:
MAJOR FIELD:
YEARS COMPLETED:
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C. Continuing Education:
NAME:
WHEN ATTENDED:
CITY:
GRADUATED:
STATE:
DEGREE AWARDED:
YEARS COMPLETED:
MAJOR FIELD:
NAME:
WHEN ATTENDED:
CITY:
GRADUATED:
STATE:
DEGREE AWARDED:
YEARS COMPLETED:
MAJOR FIELD:
RESIDENCES
13. List addresses for the past 10 years starting with present address listed first:
From:
To:
Address, City, State
County
Landlord
(MM/YY)
(MM/YY)
FAMILY HISTORY
NOTE: Questions included in the next section are intended to assist in the conducting of a background
investigation and are not intended for use by the employing agency as disqualifying factors for
employment as a justice officer
14.
Marital Status:
Never Married
Married
Divorced
Engaged
Separated
Widowed
15.
Name of Spouse / Former Spouse(s)
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16. A. Do you have any children born to you, adopted by you, or stepchildren?
Yes
No
B. If Yes, list all of your children below:
Name
Birthdate
Relationship
With whom
Phone Number
resides
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
C. Are you now supporting all these children?
Yes
No
If
NO, give details:
17. Are there persons, other than your spouse and listed children, who are presently dependent upon you
for support?
Yes
No
If YES, give details:
18. Are you related by blood or marriage to any person (s) now employed by this agency?
Yes
No
If YES, give name(s) and details:
19. Is any member of your immediate family now in prison/jail or on probation or parole?
Yes
No
If YES, give name(s) and details:
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FINANCIAL
20. What sources of income other than salary do you have at present?
21. Have you ever been sued with a civil judgment being rendered against you? Please note this includes
repossessions, evictions, executions, etc.
Yes
No
If YES, explain:
22. Have you ever declared bankruptcy?
Yes
No
IF YES, explain:
23. What is the total amount of all your debts at present?
24. What is the average monthly total of all your bills, payments, and current living expenses?
25. List credit references, including businesses to which you make monthly payments:
Firm / Business
Street Address
City / State
Amount Owing
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WORK HISTORY
26. Have you ever been denied employment by a criminal justice agency after a conditional offer of
employment was made?
Yes
No
(If Yes, list agency name and reason.)
27. Have you ever held a position in any capacity which required certification or licensure from any
Commission, Board or Agency established to certify or license that position? (Note: List any such
Commission, Board or Agency, whether in or out of North Carolina.)
Yes
No
27a. If yes, was such certification or license ever suspended, revoked, or any sanctions taken against it by
the issuing authority?
Yes
No
27b. If such certification or license was ever suspended, revoked, and any sanctions taken against it by
the issuing authority, please list the agency's name taking action against the certification or license, date
of action, reason for the action, and period of time for the suspension, revocation, or sanction.
28. Have you ever been discharged or requested to resign from any position because of criminal misconduct
or rules violations?
Yes
No (If Yes, list employer, time-frame and reason.)
29. List all jobs, positions or appointments you have held in the last ten years to include inactive, active, reserve,
temporary, part-time, paid or not paid employment and internships. Put your present or most recent job
first. List a Reason for Leaving for each job. Include military service in proper time sequence and
temporary part-time jobs. If you do not have a full ten year job history, be sure to provide an explanation.
Employer:
Address:
Job Title:
Supervisor’s Name:
Phone Number:
Date Employed (MM/YY):
Starting Salary:
Per:
Ending or Current Salary:
Per:
Date Separated (MM/YY):
List Major Duties in Order of Importance:
Full Time: YRS MOS
Part Time: YRS MOS
If part time, hours worked per week:
Reason for Leaving:
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Employer:
Address:
Job Title:
Supervisor’s Name:
Phone Number:
Date Employed (MM/YY):
Starting Salary:
Per:
Ending or Current Salary:
Per:
Date Separated (MM/YY):
List Major Duties in Order of Importance:
Full Time: YRS MOS
Part Time: YRS MOS
If part time, hours worked per week:
Reason for Leaving:
Employer:
Address:
Job Title:
Supervisor’s Name:
Phone Number:
Date Employed (MM/YY):
Starting Salary:
Per:
Ending or Current Salary:
Per:
Date Separated (MM/YY):
List Major Duties in Order of Importance:
Full Time: YRS MOS
Part Time: YRS MOS
If part time, hours worked per week:
Reason for Leaving:
Employer:
Address:
Job Title:
Supervisor’s Name:
Phone Number:
Date Employed (MM/YY):
Starting Salary:
Per:
Ending or Current Salary:
Per:
Date Separated (MM/YY):
List Major Duties in Order of Importance:
Full Time: YRS MOS
Part Time: YRS MOS
If part time, hours worked per week:
Reason for Leaving:
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Employer:
Address:
Job Title:
Supervisor’s Name:
Phone Number:
Date Employed (MM/YY):
Starting Salary:
Per:
Ending or Current Salary:
Per:
Date Separated (MM/YY):
List Major Duties in Order of Importance:
Full Time: YRS MOS
Part Time: YRS MOS
If part time, hours worked per week:
Reason for Leaving:
Employer:
Address:
Job Title:
Supervisor’s Name:
Phone Number:
Date Employed (MM/YY):
Starting Salary:
Per:
Ending or Current Salary:
Per:
Date Separated (MM/YY):
List Major Duties in Order of Importance:
Full Time: YRS MOS
Part Time: YRS MOS
If part time, hours worked per week:
Reason for Leaving:
If you need more space, attach additional sheets.
Explain periods of unemployment of three months or more, if you do not have a full ten-year job history:
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MILITARY SERVICE
30. Were you ever in the U.S. Military service or any other military organization? (Even if you served for
only one day, list this service.)
Yes
No If YES, complete #31 through #38. If NO, skip to #39.
31. What was your service number?
32. A. What was the highest rank you held?
B. What was the last rank you held?
33. A. What was the date and location of your first enlistment and/or commission?
B. List all tours of duty where a DD214 was issued.
Branch
Date Entered
Date Released
34. List all stations of assignment including active, reserve and/or National Guard (Attach additional pages if needed.)
Branch
Unit (Company or Ship)
Location
From (MM/YY)
TO (MM/YY)
35. What was the date and location of your last discharge from active duty?
36. Have you ever received any of the following types of discharge:
Uncharacterized (includes entry level separations)
Yes
No
Honorable
Yes
No
General (under honorable conditions)
Yes
No
Under other than honorable conditions (includes undesirable)
Yes
No
Bad Conduct discharge
Yes
No
Dishonorable discharge
Yes
No
Dismissal
Yes
No
37. Were you ever court martialed, tried on charges, or the subject of a summary court, deck court, non-judicial punishment,
captains mast, company punishment, article 15, written reprimand, and/or any other disciplinary action while a
member of the military, Nation Guard or reserve unit?
Yes
No
If YES, explain what occurred and what type of punishment you received:
38. If you are presently a member of the National Guard or any military reserve, give the unit, location, and describe
your obligation, and provide your expected date of separation:
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USE OF ALCOHOL
NOTE: In question #39 the word "drink" means one time or more, including experimentation.
39. Do you drink alcoholic beverages?
Yes
No
PRIOR CRIMINAL CONDUCT
Answer all of the following questions completely and accurately. Any falsification or misstatement of
facts may be sufficient to disqualify you from certification.
NOTE: The word "used" in the following questions includes even one time use or experimentation.
Applicants for the position of Justice Officer must disclose all prior criminal conduct.
40. Have you ever used any illegal drugs including but not limited to marijuana, synthetic or designer drugs, steroids,
opiates, pills, heroin, cocaine, crack, LSD, etc., to include even one time use or experimentation?
Yes No
(If YES, specify the circumstances, drugs used, and when the usage last occurred.)
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41. Have you ever used prescription drugs other than under the supervision or as prescribed by a physician to include
even one time use or experimentation?
Yes No (If YES, specify what drug(s), how and from whom you
received the drug(s), and when the usage last occurred).
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42. Have you ever purchased, possessed, manufactured, grown, delivered or sold any amount of illegal drugs or controlled
substances for which you did not have a valid prescription.
Yes No (If YES, please identify the drug(s) and
provide details concerning the purchase, possession, manufacture, growth, delivery or sale.)
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43. Have you ever had a Domestic Violence Protective Order or Civil No Contact Order issued against you? (Include both
ex-parte domestic violence protective orders and those entered subsequent a hearing.)
Yes No
(If YES, complete the following and provide documentation of the initial allegations and the judge's findings at
the hearing where both parties were present.)
Date of Issuance County of Issuance:
Name of Plaintiff:
Date of Expiration:
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NOTE: If any doubt exists in your mind as to whether or not you were arrested or charged with a criminal
offense at some point in your life or whether an offense remains on your record, you should answer "YES."
You must list any and all criminal charges regardless of the date of the offense and disposition. Juvenile
charges or arrests should also be listed.
Include all offenses other than minor traffic offenses. The following are NOT minor traffic offenses and
must be listed below: DWI, DUI (alcohol and drugs), Failure to Stop in the Event of an Accident (hit and
run) and Driving While License Permanently Revoked or Permanently Suspended (DWLR). Attached to
this form is an additional list of North Carolina traffic offenses which should also be listed.
You must also include any and all charges and convictions regardless of whether or not the convictions were
expunged pursuant to NCGS 15A-145.4, 15A-145.5, 15A-145.6, 15A-145.8A, 15A-146, or charges expunged
or sealed pursuant to similar out of state laws.
44. Have you ever been arrested by a law enforcement officer or otherwise charged with a criminal offense?
(As used in this question, the term "charged" includes being issued a citation or criminal summons.)
Yes No (If YES, complete the following and provide documentation of each offense listed.)
A. OFFENSE CHARGED:
LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY:
DATE OF CHARGE:
DATE OF DISPOSITION:
DISPOSITION: ________________________________________________________________
B. OFFENSE CHARGED:
LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY:
DATE OF CHARGE:
DATE OF DISPOSITION:
DISPOSITION: ________________________________________________________________
C. OFFENSE CHARGED:
LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY:
DATE OF CHARGE:
DATE OF DISPOSITION:
DISPOSITION: ________________________________________________________________
D. OFFENSE CHARGED:
LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY:
DATE OF CHARGE:
DATE OF DISPOSITION:
DISPOSITION: ________________________________________________________________
ATTACH EXTRA SHEETS IF YOU ARE LISTING MORE THAN FOUR (4) CHARGES.
CHECK HERE IF ADDITIONAL SHEETS ARE ATTACHED.
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45.
Under federal law you may be disqualified to receive or possess a firearm if you meet any of the following conditions:
(A) currently under indictment for information in any court for a crime punishable by imprisonment
for a term exceeding one year.
(B) have been convicted in any court of a crime punishable by imprisonment for a term exceeding one
year. A person would not be ineligible under this criteria if the person has been pardoned for the
crime or conviction, the crime or conviction has been expunged or set aside or the person has had
their civil rights restored, and under the law where the conviction occurred, the person is not
prohibited from receiving or possessing any firearm.
(C) are a fugitive from justice.
(D) are an unlawful user of, or addicted to marijuana, or any depressant, stimulant, or narcotic drug,
or any other controlled substance.
(E) have ever been adjudicated mentally defective or have been involuntarily committed to a
mental institution.
(F) have been discharged from the armed forces under dishonorable conditions.
(G) are illegally in the United States.
(H) have renounced your citizenship, having previously been a citizen of the United States.
NOTE: A "crime punishable by imprisonment for a term exceeding one year," as discussed in (A) and (B) above
is defined in federal law so as to exclude most misdemeanors in North Carolina.
If any of the above (A though H)
apply, please note below and submit an explanation on a separate sheet of paper which accompanies this form.
Your signature on the attestation found on page 15 of this document indicates you have read this section and
understand each of the disqualifiers.
46. Have you been convicted of a misdemeanor under federal or state law which has, as an element, the use or
attempted use of physical force, or the threatened use of a deadly weapon?
Yes No (If YES, explain)
_______________________________________________________________________________
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_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
If so, did you commit the act(s) against a current or former spouse, parent, or guardian, or against a person with whom
you share a child in common, or against a person with whom you were or are cohabiting with, or a person
similarly situated to a spouse, parent, or guardian or the victim (Domestic Violence Offense)?
Yes
No
OFFENSE CHARGED:
LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY:
DATE OF CHARGE:
DISPOSITION: _________________________________________________________________
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47. Have you ever been charged with or convicted of a felony? You must include any and all felony charges and
convictions regardless of whether or not they were expunged pursuant to NCGS 15A-145.4 and 15A-145.5,
15A-145.6, 15A-145.8A, 15A-146, or charges expunged or sealed pursuant to similar out of state laws.
Yes No If YES, give details:
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
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.
Have you ever been placed on court-ordered probation?
Yes
No If YES, give details:
49. Have you ever paid a court-imposed fine?
Yes
No If YES, give details:
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.
Do you or have you ever possess(ed) a driver’s license from the State of North Carolina?
Yes
No
License Number
Year Issued
51. Do you or have you ever possess(ed) a driver’s license issued in any state other than North Carolina?
Yes
No If YES, give the State and number:
State
License Number
52.
A. Was your license ever suspended or revoked?
Yes
No If YES, give details:
B. IF Yes, was your license ever restored?
Yes
No
If YES, state when and give details:
53.
Have your driving privileges ever been restricted?
Yes
No If YES, give details:
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CAREER OBJECTIVES
54. Briefly explain your reasons for applying for this position:
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55. List special skills, training, field of work for which you are licensed, registered, or certified, and hobbies which
may be useful in the performance of the duties of the position for which you have applied:
__________________________________________________________________________________________
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56. What are your feelings about the use of deadly force if it became necessary in the performance of official duties?
(Not applicable for telecommunicators)
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REFERENCES
57.
Give the names of five responsible persons, other than relatives or past employers, who could
provide information about your character, ability, experience, personality, and other qualities.
Name
Address
City
State
Telephone
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
COUNTY OF
I hereby certify that each and every statement made on this form is true and complete and understand that
any misstatements or omission of information may subject me to disqualification or dismissal. I also
acknowledge that I have a continuing duty to update all information contained in this document. I will
report to the employing agency and forward to the Sheriffs' Education and Training Standards Commission any
additional information which occurs after the signing of this document.
THIS THE DAY OF
,
20
(SIGNATURE IN FULL)
SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN TO BEFORE ME,
THIS THE DAY OF
,
20
(SIGNATURE IN FULL)
Notary Public (Official Seal)
MY COMMISSION EXPIRES:
,
20____
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EXCERPT FROM CLASS B MISDEMEANOR MANUAL OF TRAFFIC OFFENSES WHICH ARE
NOT MINOR
20-28
Driving while license permanently revoked (20-28(b)[(b) Repealed]
10/1/94 -11/12/96
1
20-28(d)(3)
Driving while license permanently revoked (3rd offense)
5/31/02-Present
1
20-30(5)
Fictitious name or address in any application for a driver’s license or learner’s permit
5/31/02-Present
2
(20-35)
20-37.7(e)
Special identification card (fraud or misrepresentation in application of or use thereof)
01/01/06-Present
2
20-37.8
Fraudulent use of a fictitious name for a special identification card (20-37.8(b))
10/1/94-12/1/99
2
[NOTE: violations of 20-37.8(b) became felonious eff. 12/1/99]
20-37.8
Fraudulent use of a fictitious name for a special identification card (20-37.8(c))
5/31/02-Present
2
20-63(g)
Registration of plates furnished by the Division, etc. (alteration, disguise, or
01/01/06-Present
2
concealment of numbers)
20-71.4
Failure to disclose damage to a vehicle
01/01/06-Present
2
20-102.1
False report of theft or conversion of a motor vehicle
10/1/94-Present
2
20-111(5)
Fictitious name or address in application for registration
10/1/94-Present
1
20-130.1
Use of red or blue lights on vehicles prohibited (20-130.1(e))
10/1/94-Present
1
20-136.2
Air bag installation
01/01/06-Present
1
20-137.2
Operation of vehicles resembling law-enforcement vehicles (20-137.2(b))
10/1/94-Present
1
20-138.1
Driving while impaired (punishment level 1; 20-179(g) or 2 (20-179(h))
10/1/94-5/31/02
M
20-138.1(d)
Driving while impaired (punishment level 1; 20-179(g) or 2 (20-179(h))
5/31/02-Present
M
20-138.2
Impaired driving in commercial vehicle (20-138.2(e))
10/1/94-Present
M
20-141(j)
At least 15 mph over; trying to elude arrest
10/1/94-12/1/97
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[NOTE: Repealed paragraph (j) eff. 12/1/97; recodified under 20-141.5(a)]
20-141.3(a) & (c)
Unlawful racing on streets and highways
11/12/96-Present
1
20-141.5(a)
Speeding to elude arrest
11/17/99-Present
1
20-157(h)
Duty to Move Over
01/01/06-Present
1
20-166(b)
Duty to stop in event of accident or collision
10/1/94-Present
1
20-166(c)
Duty to stop in event of accident or collision
10/1/94-Present
1
20-166(c1)
Duty to stop in event of accident or collision
10/1/94-Present
1
20-183.8(b1)
Inspection violation by Inspector
3/1/11-Present
3
20-279.31(b)(1)
Other violation; penalties (gives information required in a report of a reportable
01/01/06-Present
1
accident, knowing/having reason to believe information is false)
20-279.31(b)(2)
Other violations; penalties (forges or without authority signs any evidence of proof of
01/01/06-Present
1
financial responsibility)
Other violations; penalties (forges/offers for filing any evidence of proof of financial
01/01/06-Present
1
20-279.31(b)(3)
responsibility, knowing/having reason to believe that evidence is forged/signed without
authority)
20-313.1
Making false certification or giving false information
01/01/06-Present
1
20-371
Regulation of professional house moving [increased punishment from Class 3 to Class
3/1/11-Present
1
1 misdemeanor]
*Note that violations of 20-138.1 Driving While Impaired (punishment levels 3, 4 & 5) are considered
Class A misdemeanor and should also be listed in response to number 44.