Police Pre-Screen Application MAITLAND POLICE DEPARTMENT PRE-SCREEN APPLICATION GARY T. CALHOUN CHIEF OF POLICE Recruiting & Training Section 1776 Independence Lane, Maitland, Florida 32751 (407) 539-6224 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER The Maitland Police Department does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability. Name: SSN: Phone Number : Address: City: State: Select Alaska Alabama Arkansas Arizona California Colorado Connecticut Delaware Florida Georgia Hawaii Iowa Idaho Illinois Indiana Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Massachusetts Maryland Maine Michigan Minnesota Missouri Mississippi Montana Nebraska New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico Nevada North Carolina North Dakota New York Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Washington Wisconsin West Virginia Wyoming Zip: Date of Birth: (mm/dd/yyyy) Sex: Select Male Female Race: (For statistical and criminal history purpose only) Driver's License Number: Driver's License State: Select Alaska Alabama Arkansas Arizona California Colorado Connecticut Delaware Florida Georgia Hawaii Iowa Idaho Illinois Indiana Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Massachusetts Maryland Maine Michigan Minnesota Missouri Mississippi Montana Nebraska New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico Nevada North Carolina North Dakota New York Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Washington Wisconsin West Virginia Wyoming Position Sought: (You must have completed a Florida Law Enforcement Academy) INSTRUCTIONS: The purpose of the pre-screener application is to get truthful answers. Please complete all portions fully and accurately; incomplete forms will be returned. If it is determined that you are a viable candidate and positions are available, your processing will begin. If there are no positions available, your pre-screener will be kept on file and you will be notified once we have openings. Do not include any documents unless they are meant to explain pre-screener questions. You must be able to answer "yes" to questions 1-3 in order to be considered: 1. Are you at least 19 years of age? Select Yes No 2. Are you a United States Citizen? Select Yes No 3. Do you possess a High School Diploma or GED? Select Yes No You must be able to answer "no" to questions 4-12 in order to be considered: 4. Has your driver's license being suspended within the past year? Select Yes No 5. Have you received 3 or more moving traffic violations in the past year? Select Yes No 6. Have you used, possessed, or cultivated any illegal controlled substance within the past 3 years? Select Yes No 7. Have you ever been convicted of a felony? Select Yes No 8. Have you ever been adjudged or found to be in contempt of court? Select Yes No 9. Have you ever been convicted of a misdemeanor involving moral turpitude, false statements, perjury or domestic violence? Select Yes No 10. If employed by a law enforcement or corrections agency, are you now under internal investigation? Select Yes No 11. Have you ever resigned as a law enforcement officer while being investigated criminally or administratively? Select Yes No 12. Have you ever resigned from any position after being informed that you were going to be disciplined or terminated? Select Yes No PERSONAL INFORMATION: Have you ever worked for or applied to the Maitland Police Department before? Select Yes No If so, which position and dates worked: Position: Date: Is there any other language(s) you can read, write, or speak fluently? Select Yes No If so, which languague(s): EMPLOYMENT HISTORY: Describe below the last four jobs you have held, including experience in the military, and part-time, temporary, or volunteer work, even if the company is closed. Begin with your present or most recent employment and work backward. If you've ever worked in law enforcement or corrections (even if more than 4 jobs ago), please list the information. Present or Most Recent Employers Employer: Employment Dates to: Position(s) Held: Type of Business : Description of Duties: Reason for Leaving: Employer: Employment Dates: to: Position(s) Held: Type of Business : Description of Duties: Reason for Leaving: Employer: Employment Dates: to: Position(s) Held: Type of Business : Description of Duties: Reason for Leaving: Employer: Employment Dates: to: Position(s) Held: Type of Business : Description of Duties: Reason for Leaving: If you answer "yes" to the following, you must type below a full explanation before your application will be considered. Have you ever been disciplined by any current or past employer(s)? Select Yes No List each discipline, employer, dates Have you ever been terminated or asked to resign from a job? Select Yes No List each discipline, employer, dates EDUCATION RECORD Do you have a college Degree? Select Yes No Type of Degree: If no degree, how many credits / Course of Study Have you received your Florida Law Enforecement Certification, or are you currently attending an academy? Select Yes No Name of Academy and graduation date: CRIMINAL HISTORY: Because you are applying to a law enforcement agency, you must include information about any arrest, charge, conviction or other criminal activitiy, even if the records are sealted or expunged. If you answer "yes" to any of the following, you must attach a full explanation before your application will be considered. Have you ever been arrested, received a notice to appear, charged, convicted, pled nolo contendre or pled guilty to any criminal violation, regardless if the record was sealed or expunged? Select Yes No If yes, please explain: Have you ever been convicted of any felony and/or misdemeanor? Select Yes No If yes, please explain: Have you ever been involved in the sale of illegal drugs? Select Yes No If yes, please explain: Have you ever taken anything from an employer without proper permission? Select Yes No UNITED STATES MILITARY RECORD Have you ever been a member of the United States Armed forces? (Note: Veterans Preference Form provided with full application) Select Yes No Have you ever been disciplined or received an Article 15 while in the Military? Select Yes No (list each discipline, dates, and outcome) Branch: Dates employed from: to: Specialization: Types of Discharge: My signature indicates that all of the information I have provided is complete and accurate. I understand that if I am found to have falsified or omitted ANY information at ANY time in the selection process, I will be disqualified, even if the accurate information would not have disqualified me. Additionally, I understand that, according to FS 119.071, the Maitland Police Department will be utilizing my Social Security Number in the furtherance of my application and possible employment, to include but not be limited to, conducting a background investigation, tracking and reporting my training records in compliance with CJSTC requirements, tax reporting and benefits information. SIGNATURE: Today's Date:

SALARIES
Full Time Officer $36,134.00 plus up to $130.00/month Education Incentive
Part Time Officer $160.00/month for 16 hours worked

BENEFITS All uniforms and associated equipment provided for both Full Time and Part Time Officers
Benefits for Full Time Officers: Paid Health Insurance (employee), Term Life Insurance,Personal Vacation (100 hrs. at six month. 200 hrs. at 1 yr), Sick Leave (80 hrs. per yr),
Available Programs: Dental Insurance Including dependent coverage), Miscellaneous medical insurance (cancer, disability, accident, etc), Dependent health coverage, Tuition reimbursement, Education incentive, Deferred Compensation Plan (457),Sec.125 program, Pension plan, Employee Assistance Program, Credit Union.

QUALIFICATIONS Police Officer Candidate MUST -Be at least 19 years of age -Be a citizen of the United States -Be a High School graduate or possess a GED Certificate -Possess a valid Driver's License for at least one year, and have no more than 2 moving violations over the past 3 years. -Meet vision requirements: Minimum of 20/40 corrected. -Be in good physical condition. -Have received an Honorable Discharge if served in any of the Armed Forces of the United States -Be able to successfully meet drug usage standards and successfully pass a drug screen test

HIRING PROCESS HIRING PROCESS Police Officer Candidates must successfully complete the following steps: -Pre-screen Interview -Written Skills Test -Background Investigation -Panel Interview Conditional employees must successfully complete the following steps: - Truth Verification Examination - Physical Abilities Test - Psychological Examination - Medical Examination to include back X-rays, EKG, and drug screen Applicants selected for employment will be required to sign a contract agreeing to reimburse some expenses associated with the hiring process and field training program.

Important Applicant Information

Maitland Police Department

 

Frequently Asked Questions

 

Q: What is the best advice that you can give me on filling out my application?

A: Read the instructions, be as thorough and truthful as possible.

 

Your application will not be considered if it is not completed correctly. Also, it is imperative that applicants really think about the questions asked in the application. We find that many applicants leave out vital information such as termination?s, disciplines and arrest, which if listed would not have affected their processing. You will be eliminated from the process if it is discovered that you falsified your application.

 

 

Q: How long does it take for my application to be screened, and how will I be notified?

A: Approximately 60 days.

 

If it is determined that you are a viable candidate for a position and positions are available, you will be sent an Initial Testing Notice (and a full application for sworn positions). If we do not have any openings or testing is not available at the time that we receive your application, then you will receive a letter in the mail which will inform you of your status.

 

 

Q: Can I call and find out the status of my application or processing?

A: No

 

Due to the tremendous volume of applications we receive daily, we ask that you do not contact us to inquire about the status of your application or your processing. You will continue to be notified about your status as applicable.

 

 

Q: Can I mail my application to the Maitland Police Department?

A: Yes, see the address listed on the following page and listed on the application.

 

If you mail your application, we will not be able to inform you over the phone that we received it. If you want to make sure that your application was received, you need to drop if off to our office.

 

 

 

 

Q: What do I do if I have a change of address, employer or any other information after

I turn in my application or while I?m processing?

A: Send the change in writing.

 

If you have a change of address, phone number, a new employer, or need to add other information, please submit the change in writing to the address listed below. For a new employer, we need the employer name, date starting with new employer, address, phone number, and supervisor?s name. We also need the reason for leaving you last employer and last day of employment.

 

Maitland Police Department

Recruiting and Training Section

1776 Independence Lane

Maitland, Florida 32751

 

Q: How long does it take to complete the testing/processing?

A: The amount of time varies.

 

The following is an estimate and could be different depending on the availability of Background Investigators, Recruiters, and business necessity.

 

Police Officer Candidate - 60 days

 

Q: Will I be notified if I am not selected for the position? When can I apply again?

A: Yes, you will receive a letter. During the next hiring cycle.

 

Q: What can I do to make myself a more qualified applicant for a sworn position?

A: If you are certified, try applying to different departments and obtain at least two

years of experience. If you are not certified, attend a basic law enforcement

academy.

 

Some of the preferred qualifications that we look for in an applicant are: higher education, military experience, law enforcement related employment, stable work history and a good driving record. The following offer basic law enforcement academy training: Valencia Community College, 299-5000, Seminole Community College, 328-4722 ext. 3220; Criminal Justice Academy of Osceola, 344-5080 ext. 264.

 

Q: How can I find out about other openings?

A: Contact our Professional Standards Division at 407-539-6224.