* Employment in law enforcement agencies involves public trust. Only those persons whose conduct, character and behavior which does not discredit either themselves of the Department of Community Supervision (DCS) will be employed. The DCS employment process will address the integrity, ethical conduct, honesty, prejudices, financial responsibility (credit), and past behavior of all applicants. While DCS reviews much information and considers the circumstances in many areas regarding an applicant’s background, the following standards are among those that will
automatically disqualify applicants from consideration.
1. Intentionally falsifying, misrepresenting, or omitting pertinent information while completing the employment application, preliminary interview questionnaires, Digital Voice Stress Analysis, or any other pre-employment document(s).
2. Deliberately making inaccurate, misleading, false, or fraudulent statements during the employment process.
3. Poor management of personal finances- Debts, pending civil suits, garnishments, dispossessory warrants, bankruptcies, etc., will be investigated to determine a candidate’s suitability for employment. (Applicable Positions)
4. Personal state or federal tax liability or delinquent student or government loans unless the applicant is on approved payment plans. (Applicable Positions)
5. Failure to meet required educational or professional licensing or certification.
6. Sworn: Any felony conviction (Not to include completed First Offender sentences)
Non Sworn: Any felony conviction in the past 3 years.
(all background information must be reported by candidate to include FOA discharges)
7. Any outstanding misdemeanor or felony charge pending adjudication.
8. Sufficient misdemeanor convictions to establish a pattern of disregard for the law. (None within the last 3 years or 3 within the last ten years)
9. Admission to or discovery of an applicant’s involvement in any crime of a serious or aggravated nature.
10. Any conviction or plea of nolo contendere within the past 3 years for Driving Under the Influence of Drug or Alcohol (DUI) or for any other serious traffic offense, including, but not limited to: Fleeing or Attempting to Elude a Police Officer, Vehicular Homicide, Failure to Stop, Render Aid, or Leave Information, and Racing.
11. Five or more convictions and/or pleas of nolo contendere within the past 2 years for any moving violations.
12. Ongoing criminal activity or history of criminal activity other than minor traffic offenses.
13. Completed first offender sentence for an offense that indicates a security risk to DCS facilities, records, and/or information.
14. Illegal drug use within the past 12 months.
15. Any pattern of marijuana use that suggests unrehabilitated substance abuse. (Determined on case-by-case basis with discussion with District Director)
16. Any pattern of drug use, other than marijuana, that suggests unrehabilitated substance abuse within the past three years.
17. Illegal sale, distribution or manufacturing (to include growing) of any drug.
18. Deliberate association of a personal nature within the past year with persons who use illegal drugs in the presence of the applicant.
19. Use of any prescription drug or legally obtainable substance in a manner for which it was not intended. (Determined on case-by-case basis with discussion with District Director; drug type and frequency to be considered)
20. Tattoos, body art, brands, images and expressions shall not be excessive, visible on the face or neck, and shall not display any unprofessional or offensive images, phrases, or expressions.
I have reviewed all of the automatic disqualifiers listed above and certify that none of them apply to me as of this date.
Equal Opportunity Employment
We are an Equal Opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, medical condition, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.
The information provided will be used for research, reporting, statistical purposes and to monitor legal compliance. To help us comply with these government requirements, please complete the following information.
Completion of this form is voluntary and will not affect your opportunity for employment or terms or conditions of employment if hired. We appreciate your cooperation.
Race/Ethnicity:
| American Indian or Alaska Native (Not Hispanic or Latino) A person having origins in any of the original peoples of North America and South America (including Central America), and who maintains tribal affiliation or community attachment |
| Black or African American (Not Hispanic or Latino) A person having origins in any of the Black racial groups of Africa |
| Hispanic or Latino A person of Cuban, Mexican, Puerto Rican, Central or South American, or other Spanish culture or origin, regardless of race |
| Asian (Not Hispanic or Latino) A person having origins in any of the original peoples of the Far East, Southeast Asia, or the Indian subcontinent including, for example, Cambodia, China, India, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Pakistan, the Philippine Islands, Thailand, and Vietnam |
| White (Not Hispanic or Latino) A person having origins in any of the original peoples of Europe, North Africa, or the Middle East |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (Not Hispanic or Latino) A person having origins in any of the original peoples of Hawaii, Guam, Samoa, or other Pacific Islands |
| Two or More Races (Not Hispanic or Latino) All persons who identify with more than one of the above races |
| I Choose Not to Respond |
Veteran Status: (Please check all that apply)
| Individual with a Disability An individual with a disability is a person who has a physical or mental impairment which substantially limits one or more of such person's major life activities, or who has a record of such impairment. |
| Vietnam Era Veteran A person who 1) Served on active duty for a period of more than 180 days, and was discharged or released therefrom with other than a dishonorable discharge, if any part of such active duty occurred; a. in the Republic of Vietnam between February 28, 1961, and May 7, 1975; or b. between August 5, 1964, and May 7, 1975, in all other cases; or 2) Was discharged or released from active duty for a service-connected disability if any part of such active duty was performed; a. in the Republic of Vietnam between February 28, 1961, and May 7, 1975; or b. between August 5, 1964, and May 7, 1975, in all other cases. |
| Disabled Veteran 1) A veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or 2) A person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability. |
| War/Campaign/Expedition Veteran A veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized. |
| Armed Forces Service Medal Veteran A veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order No. 12985. To identify the military operations that meet this criterion, check your DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty. |
| Recently Separated Veteran Any veteran during the three-year period beginning on date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U. S. military, ground, naval or air service. |
| I Choose Not to Respond |