Sierra Vista Police Department
Police Officer Applicant Background Questionnaire
Instructions – Please read carefully
1.
Neatly print all answers in black ink.
2.
Read and answer each question completely. If the information requested in a particular
question does not apply, so indicate by writing “N/A” in the appropriate space. If you
cannot remember, or do not know the requested information, so indicate by writing “I
can’t remember,” or “I do not know” in the appropriate space.
3.
Please include phone numbers for all persons named, and the zip code for all addresses.
You must provide the area code for all phone numbers.
4.
If additional space is required to answer a question, continue your response on the back
of the page involved.
5.
ALL questions on this application must be answered in full before it will be accepted
for processing. Failure to complete this document completely could prevent you from
proceeding further in the application process.
6.
Be sure to read and sign the "Code of Ethics" in this document. Also, please have your
signature notarized on the "Release of Information" form before returning this
questionnaire.
7.
The actual Background Questionnaire packet must be submitted to Human Resources
by the deadline date given to you. The required documents listed below must be
submitted by the end of your background investigation (if applicable) or it can have a
negative impact on your consideration for employment. It is highly recommended you
order/request them as soon as possible. Please refer to page 2 for helpful information
about obtaining the required documents and where to mail them.
a. Applicant’s Birth Certificate
Certified Copy
b. Marriage License
Certified Copy
(current marriage)
c. College Transcript(s)
Certified Copy
d. High School Transcript(s)
Certified Copy
e. High School Diploma / GED certificate
Photocopy
f. Military Service Record Form DD214
Photocopy
g. Certificates of Specialized Police Training
Photocopy
h. Other Documents, Certificates, Awards, etc.
Photocopy
i. Divorce Decree(s)
Photocopy
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