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INSTRUCTIONS
PLEASE
READ INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING WITH APPLICATION
Position:
POLICE OFFICER/PATROLMAN
These instructions
are provided as a guide to assist you in properly completing your “Application
for Employment” and “Personal
History Statement”. It is essential that the information
be accurate in all respects. It will be used as the basis for a background
investigation that will determine your eligibility for employment. Any
inaccuracy may result in the rejection of the application.
1. You and
no other person must print your “Application for Employment”
and “Personal
History Statement” legibly in ink. Answer all questions to the
best of your ability.
2. If a question is not applicable to you, enter N/A in the space provided.
3. Avoid errors by reading the directions carefully before making any
entries on the form.
Be sure your information is correct and in proper sequence before you
begin.
4. You are responsible for obtaining correct names, addresses and telephone
numbers. If
you are not sure of an address or telephone number, check it by personal
verification.
5. If there is insufficient space on the forms for you to include all
information required,
please attach extra sheets. Be sure to reference the relevant section
and question
number on the attached sheets.
6. An accurate and complete form will help expedite your investigation.
On the other
hand, deliberate omissions or falsifications may result in disqualification.
7. Upon completing the “Application for Employment” and
the “Personal History
Statement”, re-check each section to ensure that all information
requested has been
provided, or N/A entered, if appropriate. Failure
to provide all requested information,
or an explanation as to why it was not included, may result in a rejection
of the
application without any attempt to contact the applicant.
8. In several instances, the same information is requested on the “Application
for
Employment” and the “Personal History Statement”.
Please take the time to fill in the
information both times, as it is necessary in both sections.
9. In the section listed “Applicant Process”, several items
are requested of you in
Paragraphs A2, A3 and A4. BE SURE AND ATTACH THE
REQUESTED
DOCUMENTATION WITH YOUR APPLICATION WHEN YOU TURN IT BACK
IN. Failure to provide all requested documentation, or an explanation
as to why it was
not included, may result in a rejection of the application.
I. QUALIFICATION
REQUIREMENTS
A. Each
applicant for the position of POLICE OFFICER/PATROLMAN shall have
met at least the Minimum requirements
as mandated by TCLEOSE.
B. In
addition to the above, the following requirements also apply:
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1.
Must hold a valid Texas Drivers License
2. Must hold a permanent Texas Peace Officer
license by the TCLEOSE
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II.
APPLICATION PROCESS
A. Submission
of Required Documentation
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1.
Complete and submit a signed City of Bastrop Employment Application
and Bastrop Police Department Application/Personal History Statement.
(The application and personal history statement will be screened
for Minimum qualifications as set forth by TCLEOSE
and the Bastrop Police Department).
2. Submit, with application, copies of all Law Enforcement licenses
held as
issued by TCLEOSE.
3. Submit, with the application, copies of all training certificates
which you may have received pertaining to Law Enforcement.
4. In addition to the above documentation, submit with the application
the
following:
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a.
Documentation which proves Citizenship
b. Copy of Texas Drivers License
c. Copy of High School diploma or GED certificate (if applicable)
d. Copy of College diploma or College transcript (if applicable)
e. Copy of Military DD-214 (Honorable Discharge) (if applicable)
f. If you have been divorced or have been the subject of a
Divorce suit, a copy of the Final Decree, a copy of the Petition
and a copy of the Answer
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B. Written
Testing:
Upon receipt of the Employment application and the Personal History
Statement, you may be scheduled for testing.
C. Preliminary
Investigation:
If a passing score is attained on the above test, a preliminary
Background
Investigation will be conducted, to include, but not limited to
a Fingerprint
search of Local, State, and Federal fingerprint files to disclose
any criminal
record, verification of Peace Officers license, education, etc.
D. In
Depth Background Investigation:
E. Oral
Interview Board:
If the Background Investigation does not indicate a reason for
disqualification,
the applicant will be scheduled for an Oral Interview Board.
E. Final
Selection:
If an applicant is selected to fill the position applied for,
the final steps in the
selection process will be drug screening, a physical and psychological
examination conducted by the City physician and psychologist,
and a complete
Background Investigation.
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ALL INFORMATION/DOCUMENTATION
SUBMITTED IN CONNECTION WITH APPLYING FOR A POSITION WITH THE CITY OF
BASTROP IS SUBJECT TO VERIFICATION AND SHALL BECOME THE PROPERTY OF THE
CITY OF BASTROP.
III. DISQUALIFICATION FROM CONSIDERATION
An applicant SHALL
be disqualified from consideration if he/she:
1. Does not meet the minimum requirements as set forth in Section 1 (A)
and
1 (B) above.
2. Does not meet the qualifications necessary for performance of the duties
of the position involved.
3. Has made any false statements or deliberate omissions of fact on the
Application or Personal History Statement.
4. Has committed or attempted to commit a fraudulent act at any stage
of
selection process.
5. Would be in violation of the nepotism laws.
6. Fails to properly complete the application process or any application
procedures.
AN APPLICANT
MAY ALSO BE DISQUALIFIED FROM CONSIDERATION UPON OTHER REASONABLE GROUNDS
RELATING TO JOB REQUIREMENTS
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