Dear Criminal Justice Applicant:
Thank you for your interest in applying for the Indian Hills Criminal Justice program. We feel that our
program is one of the best in the nation with the highest standards for ethics, integrity and
professionalism. All applicants to this program must complete a questionnaire for participation in the
program and undergo a criminal background check. This program is closed to all applicants with a felony
record, conviction of a serious misdemeanor crime or any crime of moral turpitude.
Background checks are required for the following reasons. It would be unfair for Indian Hills to allow a
student to complete the entire criminal justice program only to be refused employment because of a
felony or serious misdemeanor conviction. This program also demands completion of two firearms
qualification courses. Federal law prohibits individuals convicted of domestic abuse from possessing a
firearm.
The questionnaire for participation form is required as well for the following reasons. In accordance with
Iowa law this institution can only receive a criminal background check for violations and convictions in the
State of Iowa. In completing and signing this form you, as an applicant into this program, are stating that
you have not been charged with or convicted of the listed offenses anywhere in the United States. Again,
it would be unfair for an applicant to successfully complete the criminal justice program only to be
unemployable in the field.
Included with this letter you will receive both the authorization for release form and the questionnaire for
participation form. Please complete them both and return them to:
ATTN Criminal Justice
Indian Hills Community College
525 Grandview Ave
Ottumwa, IA 52501
Also, a check or money order payable to Indian Hills in the amount of $20.00 is required for the
processing fee and should be placed in the same envelope. Upon receipt of the completed forms and
check, we will submit the form to the Iowa Department of Criminal Investigations (DCI) to perform the
background check. A reply is usually received with a day or two. It is very important to complete the
forms and send the processing fee as soon as possible to be accepted into the criminal justice
program prior to the start of fall term.
We appreciate your interest in the Indian Hills Criminal Justice program and sincerely look forward to
seeing you. If you have any questions feel free to contact me at (641) 683-5111, ext. 1839 or by email at
Tim.King@indianhills.edu.
Sincerely,
Tim King
Program Director, Criminal Justice Department