***Important***Selection Process:

Once an application is received, it is reviewed by the recmiting officer for completeness andcompliance with basic minimum standards. The applications passing this review receive anappointment with the recruiting officer and they will schedule the accuplacer (non-certified).

Results will be reviewed and those without disqualifiers will be given an initial interview. Applicantsreceiving a favorable recommendation during initial interview phase will have their packet sent to thebackground investigator During background, they will be scheduled to submit to Computer VoiceStress Analysis Exam (CVSA). The CVSA will be comprised of questions addressing the followingareas: work history, theft, illegal drug usage, subversive group or gang affiliation, acts involving moralturpitude, domestic violence, or any act in violation of law. The back^-ound investigation will be doneduring this time as well.

If the outcome is favorable, the applicant (packet and / or applicant) will be reviewed by a selectedBoard. If the applicant is given a conditional offer of employment, the applicant must pass apsychological and medical exam before a final review with the Chief of Police.

Provided the application is complete, the processing time is 30 to 90 days.

Applicants that are rejected may reapply after 1 year as long as all minimum departmentalrequirements are met and the department has not specified a longer waiting period.

Application Requirements:If you have had a driver's license in any other state in the last 10 years you must include a driver's

history from that state.

Include the following documents/copies:. Driver's License

. Social Security Card

. Birth Certificate

. High School Diploma OR G.E.D

. College Diploma and transcripts (ifapplicable)

. Citizenship Papers (if applicable)

DD214 (Military discharge paperwork)Member 4 will be printed m bottom rightcorner

Any certificates involving schools or apolice academyAny other information you feel pertinent

REMEMBER, fill in aU blanks on the application even if it is "none" or "n/a".Following instructions is imperative. You must have 3 pages notarized, and you

must sign the back of the application.

Failure to include the above documents or leavins blanks on the application mayresult in denial of your application.

Additionally, complete the attached questionnaire and turn it in with your application. Our Dmg UseDisqualification Table is also attached for your review. Please use this table'to determine if you meetour standards for employment.

Thank you!For questions regarding your application please contact at 404-366-7280.Form #408 11/06/14 ads

Applicant Drug Use Wsciualification Table

The drug disqualification table reflects the Forest Park Police Department's standards for considering jobapplicants who have some history of illegal drug usage. The standards are based on the drug used, 'thefrequency of use, and how recently the drug use occurred.

FREQUENCY

Seldom

Occasional

FrequentDealing

RESULT

(A)Acceptable(C)Consldered(DJDisQualified

DEFINITIONS

Very limited "lifetime" use - generally 1 to 5 times total1 x per week or less. E.g. 52 uses in one year equal weekly useMore than 1 x per week over a long period of time (months OTyears]_Selling, transporting to sell, distributing or manufacturing illegal substances at any levelDEFINITIONS

Applicant will not be disqualified for stete^yse

Applicant's drug history will be evaluated on case-by-case basisApplicant will not be considered for employment

WHEN USED

Used within last12 months

WHEN USED

Used within

1 to 3 years ago

WHEN USED

Used within

3 to 7 years ago

WHEN USED

Used 7 yearsago

or longer

DRUG / SUBSTANCE USED

Any illegal drug

DRUG / SUBSTANCE USED

Marijuana

Any other illegal dmg

DRUG / SUBSTANCE USED

Marijuana

Steroids, Prescription Dmgs1, speedCocaine or any Other Illegal Drug

Heroin, POP, LSD

DRUG / SUBSTANCE USED

Marijuana

Steroids, Prescription Dmgs, orAny Other Illegal Drug

Heroin, PCP, LSD, Cocaine, Speed

FREQUENCY OF USE

Any use.

FREQUENCY OF USESeldom or Occasional use...

Frequent use or Dealing......

Any use OR DEALING.

FREQUENCY OF USE

Seldom or Occasional use...

Frequent use.

Dealing.

Seldom or Occasional use.

Frequent use or Dealing.

Any use.

FREQUENCY OF USE

Seldom, Occasional or Frequent use

Dealing.

Any use or dealing.

Seldom or Occasional use.

Frequent use or Dealing.

RESULT

D

RESULTc

D

D

RESULTA

c

D

c

D

D

RESULT

A

c

c

c

D

This is intended as a general guide only and is not a guarantee or promise of specific treatment in anyparticular situation. The Forest Park Police Department reserves the right to apply different standards':more strict, more lenient or new standards based on the facts of individual situations and in the contextof an applicant's overall background and suitability for employment with the Forest Park PoliceDepartment. Nothing in this guide is intended to contravene Federal or state laws. All protectionextended to individuals based on disability or protected status will be extended to job applicants.

1"'Prescription Drugs" refers to abuse and/or fraudulent acquisition of drugs prescribed by a physician.

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Form PS2

INVESTIGATION AUTHORIZATION

'',,-;--_. .. do hereby authorize the review of, and full disclosure ofconcerning myself to the duly authorized agent of the City of Forest Park.

The intent of this authorization is to give my consent to the City of Forest Park to obtain fromaniy-preyious_employer' Police agency' credit bureau, education institutions, person/or any

. orgarlization' ag.ency'or entity'. pubiic or private, any information relative to myself soa thorough examination of my character and credentials may be examined pri<

considered for employment by the City of Forest Park.

I undei-stand that any information obtained by a personal investigation, which is developedd^rectJYronncfi^ectl^mwhole or P,art' UPOnthis release authorization, wiil"beconsidered~in anyreport for the City of Forest Park. I certify that any person(s) who may furnish Yuch'information^?:r?,c^nit 2g. /m,ersha11 not be ,h^l, ci. a.cc.ounta.ble. for S'ivin?this information; and I do here'by're'iea'sesaid person(s) from any and all liability, which may belncurredasaresultoffumishing'such*information.

A^photocopy of this release form will be valid as an original thereof, even though the saiddoes not contain an original writing of my sTgnature.

Signature (Including Maiden Name) Date

Sworn to and subscribed beforeMe this_ day of 20

Notary Public

State of:

Expiration:

Form PS3

STATE OF GEORGIACOUNTY OF CLAYTON

CONSENT. WAIVER AND RELEASEFOREST PARK APPLICANT DRUG SCREENING CONSENT

1, -^-^ do hereby consent to allow the City of Forest Park, its agents andemployees, to conduct a urine analysis for the purpose of screening my urine"samplefor evidence of marijuana, alcohol, or other chemical substances. Funderstand that thisurine analysis and drug screening will be conducted if I am offered employment with theCity of Forest Park. I also understand that the results of said urine analysis will beconfidential by the City of Forest Park.

I hereby waive any rights to object to the taking and sampling of my urine specimen inthis regard and further release the City of Forest Park, its agents and employees, fromany liability for any claim or cause of action or damage whatsoever arising from thetaking and sampling of my urine.

I understand that I am entitled to provide the Forest Park Personnel Department withinformation of any narcotic drug or other medication, be it prescribed or'over-the-counter, of which I am taking at the time of the sample and testing.

I give this consent, waiver and release freely and voluntarily, and I understand theconsequences of giving said consent, release, and waiver.

This is day of 20

Signature of Applicant

Sworn to and subscribed before me thisday of

20

Notary Public

State of:_Expiration date:

City of Forest ParkDEPARTMENT OF POLICE SERVICES

Should you be hired as a Police Officer it shall be necessary for you to attend The Peace Officer

Standards and Training Council (P. O. S. T. ) School as soon as one can be scheduled. It shall also be

necessary for you to attend advanced schooling when and if the need arises as determined by theDirector of the Division.

Failure to complete these courses and pass the State exam would be cause for dismissal.

I have read the above and understand clearly.

Name

Date

City of Forest ParkDEPARTMENT OF POLICE SERVICES

SHIFTWORK REQUIRMENT

The position for which you have applied with the Police Department,requires that you work shift work.

You may also be required to work split shifts, if the need arises and your supervisor deems necessary.

I have read and understand fully.

Signature

Date

City of Forest ParkDepartment of Police Services

Job Applicant Questionnaire

Complete this form and turn it in to the background investigator. If you answer "yes" toany of the questions please provide an explanation in the space provided or on aseparate piece of paper. (Circle yes or no for each question)

1. Have you ever been fired or asked to leave a job? Yes No

2. Have you ever stolen any property or currency from an employer? Yes No

3. Have you ever stolen any property valued over $50 from anyone? Yes No

4. Did you ever commit a crime so serious that, if known, would keep you from being hired bythis agency? Yes No

5. Have you ever used marijuana of any form? Yes No

6. Have you ever used cocaine in any form before? Yes No

7. Have you intentionally withheld or altered required infonnation on your employmentapplication? Yes No

8. Have you ever belonged to an anti-govemment or subversive group or gang? Yes No

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Job Applicant Questionnaire continued:

9. Have you ever committed, or been accused of any acts of domestic violence? Yes No

10. Do you regularly associate with persons know to commit criminal acts? Yes No

11.

12.

13.

Have you ever paid anyone for a sexual act? Yes No

Have you ever used any

Did you ever knowingly

illegal drugs? Yes No

file a false insurance claim? Yes No

I,.(Print name)

questionnaire are tmthful.

, swear/affirm the answers provided in this

Signature Date

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Georgia Peace Officer Standards & Training CouncilApplication for Certification

PERSONAL HISTORY RELEASE

I do hereby authorize the review of and full disclosure of all records concerningmyself to the duly authorized agent of the Georgia Peace Officer Standards andTraining Council.

The intent of this authorization is to give my consent for full and completedisclosure of the records of educational institutions; the records of the U. S.Department of Defense including any military records; financial statements andrecords wherever filed; medical and psychiatric treatment and/or consultationincluding hospitals, clinics, private practitioners, and the U. S. Veterans'Administration; employment and pre-employment records, including backgroundreports, polygraph examinations or reports, efficiency ratings, complaints orgrievances filed by or against me and the records and recollections of attorneysat law, or of other counsel whether representing me or another person in any'case, either criminal or civil, in which I presently have or have had an interest.

! understand that any information obtained by a personal history backgroundinvestigation, which is developed directly or indirectly, in whole or part, upon thisrelease authorization will be considered in compiling any report for the GeorgiaPeace Officer Standards and Training Council. I certify'that any person(s) w"homay furnish such information concerning me shall not be held accountable forgiving this information; and I do hereby release said person(s) from any and allliability, which may be incurred as a result of furnishing such information.

A photo copy of this release form will be valid as an original thereof, even thoughthe said photocopy does not contain an original writing of my signature.

I understand that this information may be obtained through the use of this waiverat any time during which my registration or certification is maintained through theGeorgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council.Last Name

DATE OF BIRTH(mdyyyy)

First Name

MAIDEN NAME

Social Security Number:EMAIL ADDRESSADDRESS: Street

City: State:

Middle Name

PHONE NUMBER(AREA CODE) - NUMBER

r )-

\partment/Unit#

7ip Code:

Candidate Signature (including maiden name) Date

Notary Public Signature Date

Georgia Bureau oflnvestfgationGeorgia Crime Information Center

Consent Form

I hereby authorize

to. receiwany Geor8ia criminal histoiy record infonnation pertaining to me which may be in the; of any state or local criminal justice agency in Georgia.

Full Name (print)

Address

Sex Race Date of Birth Social Security Number

Signatiire

Date

Special employment provisions (check if applicable);

D

a

D

Employment with mentally disabled (Purpose code 'M')Employment with elder care (Purpose code'N')Employment with children (Purpose code 'W')

One of the following must be checked:

D

DThis authorization is valid for 90/180,'>

(circle one) days from date of signature.give consent to the above

to perfonn periodic criminal history background checks" for the duration ofemployment with this company.

Name Based Criminal History Record Information Consent/lnquiry Form

I hereby authorize _ (Agency/Company) to conduct an inquiry for the purpose listedbelow and receive any Georgia and/or national criminal history record information as authorized by state and federallaw.

Full Name (Print)

Address

Sex Race Date of Birth Social Security Number

D This authorization is valid for

D l,

_days from the date of signature.

history background checks for the duration of my employment.., give consent to the above named entity to perform periodic criminal

Signature Date

Attorney for Individual (Pur E and U Only) Bar Number Date

Date of Inquiry:_ Time of Inquiry:_ Operator's Initials:

Purpose Code Used: (Check One)NON-CRIMINAL JUSTICE PURPOSES

E-Employment

M - Working with Mentally DisabledN - Working with ElderlyW - Working with ChildrenP- Public records (No Consent Required)

PERSONAL REQUEST (INDIVIDUAL OR THEIR ATTORNEY)U -Personal Copy

CRIMINAL JUSTICE EMPLOYMENTJ - Civilian Criminal Justice Employment (State & III Info Received)Z - Sworn Criminal Justice Employment (State & III Info Received)

Fhe inquiry resulted in the following: (Check all that apply)No Criminal Records Available

Criminal record (Attached/Released)No NCIC/GCIC Warrant

Possible NCIC/GCIC Warrant (List Wanting Agency Below)

Wanting Agency Name:

Wanting Agency Telephone:

Agency Designee Signature and Title Date

REVISED MARCH 2019

City of Forest Park

Department of Police Services

Georgia Driver's History Consent Form

I hereby authorize the to receive a copy ofmy Georgia driver's history information as part of my application for criminal justiceemployment, or for use relative to the perfonnance of my official duties with this agency.

Full Name (Print)

Address

Sex Date of Birth Driver's License Number

Signature

Date

City of Forest ParkDepartment of Police Services

(Applicant Release and Hold Harmless Agreement)

!- _, hereby acknowledge that I am a Peace Officer applicant, o r acandidate for appointment or certification to a position as a Peace Officer in the State of Georgia, or for attendanceat a basic training course required for such appointment and certification.

I, _, hereby request that my former employers release to any lawenforcement agency requesting employment related information as defined in O. C. G. A. §35-8-8(c)(l) thefollowing:

All written information contained in a prior employer's records or personnel files that relates toan applicant's, candidate's, or peace officer's performance or behavior while employed by suchprior employer, including performance evaluations, records of disciplinary actions, and eligibilityfor rehire. Such term shall not include information prohibited from disclosure by federal law orany document not in the possession of the employer at the time a request for such information isreceived.

1. In consideration of your providing such information to my prospective Law Enforcement employer, I herebyforever release and agree to hold harmless and to defend from all liability for any claims, causes of action orsuits or charges by every former employer who provides such complete and accurate information about myemployment to the requesting law enforcement agency in accord with O.C. G.A. §35-8-8(c) (2).

2. I understand that O.C. G.A. §35-8-8(c)(5) provides as follows:

Before taking final action on an application for employment based, in whole or in part, on anyunfavorable employment related information received from a previous employer, a lawenforcement agency shall inform the applicant, candidate, or peace officer that it has receivedsuch employment related information, and that the applicant, candidate, or peace officer mayinspect and respond in writing to such information. Upon the applicant's, candidates, or peaceofficer's request, the law enforcement agency shall allow him or her to inspect the employmentrelated information and to submit a written response to such information. The request forinspection shall be made within five business days from the date that the applicant, candidate,or peace officer is notified of the law enforcement agency's receipt of such employmentrelated information. The inspection shall occur not later than ten business days after saidnotification. Any response to the employment related information shall be made by theapplicant, candidate, or peace officer not later than three business days after hsor herinspection.

Applicant Signature

Sworn to before me this _ day of

Notary Public

Print Name

,20

Signature of Notary

My commission expires: