Personal History Statement - Word Format
Personal History Statement -
Adobe Acrobat Format
The Personal History Statement should only be completed
when instructed. For police officer applicants, it should be completed
by applicants who have successful completed both the written entrance exam and
the physical agility test.
The document can be downloaded to your computer by right
clicking on the above link and selecting save target as or save link as,
depending on your browser and operating system. The
Personal History Statement can be either typed using Microsoft Word or Adobe
Acrobat Reader or handwritten. It should be printed and the final two
question completed in the applicant's own handwriting.
The completed
Personal History Statement, along with supporting documents, should be
submitted to the Dickinson Police Department at 4000 Liggio, Dickinson, Texas.
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READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
BEFORE PROCEEDING
These
instructions are provided as a guide to assist you in properly completing your
Personal History Statement. It is essential that the information be accurate
in all respects. It will be used as the basis for conducting a background
investigation that will determine your eligibility for employment.
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Your Personal
History Statement should be typed or printed legibly in black ink by you
and no other person. Answer all questions to the best of you ability.
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If a question is
not applicable to you, enter
N/A
in the space
provided.
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Avoid errors by
reading the directions carefully before making any entries on the form.
You may make copies of the form before you begin completing it.
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Be sure your
information is correct and in proper sequence before you begin.
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You are
responsible for obtaining correct names, addresses, telephone numbers, and
zip codes. If you are not sure of an address, check it by personal
verification. Your local library or the use of an Internet service may
serve as a resource for information.
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Incomplete
information may result in disqualification.
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If there is
insufficient space on the form for you to include all information
required, attach extra sheets to the Personal History Statement. Be sure
to specify the relevant section and questions number before continuing
your answer.
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An accurate and
complete form will help expedite your investigation. On the other hand,
deliberate omission(s) or falsification(s) may result in disqualification.
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Upon completing
the form, re-check each section to ensure that all information requested
have been provided, or
N/A
entered if
appropriate.
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Attach copies of
all certifications, licenses, diplomas, and legal documents, such as
marriage license, divorce decrees, etc. to application.
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The final two
questions must be completed in the applicants own handwriting in the space
provided.
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EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Applicants are
required to submit to taking a drug test at the time a conditional offer of
employment is made. “See definition in City of Dickinson Drug Free
Workplace Policy”
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