I understand that my appointment or employment will be contingent upon the results of a complete background investigation. I am aware that any omission, falsification, misstatement, or misrepresentation will be the basis for my disqualification as an applicant or my dismissal from the Sheriff's Office. I agree to the conditions and certify that all statements made by me on this application are true, correct, and complete, to the best of my knowledge.
If requested, I further fully understand and consent to a polygraph examination concerning, the veracity of my responses to the information requested on this application or which is discovered because of the background investigation, or any physical examination or drug test. I also understand that I will be fingerprinted. I understand that this employment application shall become the property of the Sheriff's Office and that it and the information received in response to the background examination are public records.
I further understand and agree that my employment or appointment will be contingent upon the results of a complete drug test and that I may be required to take drug tests during the term of my employment or appointment with the Sheriff's Office.
I understand that the use of drugs or alcohol is not permitted, during work or duty time, whether paid or unpaid, in the areas including vehicles, where work is performed by employees or appointees.
If requested, I understand that my continued employment or appointment may be contingent upon the results of medical or psychological examinations that I may be required to take during the term of my employment or appointment and the maintenance of personal physical fitness, to the degree necessary, to satisfactorily perform the duties of my position or assignment with the Sheriff's Office.
I further authorize the Sheriff's Office or agent of the Sheriff's Office, without need of further authorization, to obtain medical records allowed by law if I claim rights to payment or receipt of any benefit pursuant to state or federal law.
I further agree to execute any authorization as may be required by the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) for health care providers to release the necessary medical information to process my application for employment.
I understand and agree that any employment offered to me will be contingent upon my acceptance of the current policy in regard to compensatory time/overtime for overtime hours that I work, to the extent allowed by law.
I authorize any of the persons or organizations referenced in this application to furnish information, personal or otherwise, regarding my ability and fitness for employment or appointment with Sheriff's Office and I release all such parties from any damage that might result from furnishing such information to the Sheriff's Office.
I agree to conform to the rules, regulations and orders of the Sheriff's Office and acknowledge that these rules, regulations, and orders may be changed, interpreted, withdrawn, or added to by the Sheriff's Office, at it's discretion, at any time and without any prior notice to me. If employed, I understand and agree that the Sheriff may and can transfer me to any division and shift that he or a supervisor so chooses and at their discretion.
I understand an investigation will be conducted on all the information listed on this application. Because of this, are you aware of any information about yourself or any person with whom you are or had been closely associated (including relatives, roommates) which might tend to reflect unfavorably on your reputation, morals, character, or ability?