• CITY OF DARLINGTON POLICE DEPARTMENT

  • KELVIN WASHINGTON- CHIEF OF POLICE

  • APPLICATION PACKET

  • We are pleased that you are interested in applying for a position with the City of Darlington Police Department.

    The City of Darlington Police Department does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, or ancestry; or on the basis of age against persons whose age is between 40 and 70 or on the basis of a handicap not limiting the applicant’s ability to perform satisfactorily the job available.

    No question on this form is intended to secure information to be used for discrimination. We will give this application every consideration. However, in accepting it, the Department makes no commitment of employment to the applicant.

    All applications should be filled out completely by the applicant and include a copy of the following documents:

    S.C. Driver’s License

    Social Security Card

    High School Diploma or GED

    Military Records or Form DD214, if applicable

    Birth Certificate

    Credit History

    ***Copies can be made by the Police Department at NO charge.***

    *Credit History/Reports can be obtained from the following sources:

    Equifax (P.O. Box 740256 Atlanta, GA 30374-0256) www.equifax.com 800-997-2493

    Experian www.experian.com 888-397-3742

    National Credit Information Network www.wdia.com

    Trans Union (Consumer Disclosure Center: P.O. Box 1000 Chester, PA 19022) www.transunion.com 800-888-4213

  • Hiring Disqualifiers

  • List of disqualifiers:

    I. Misdemeanor Arrest/Conviction within the last five years

    II. Any Felony Arrest/Conviction would be a permanent disqualifier

    III. Illegal Drug Use within the past three years

    IV. Any Drug Arrest Misdemeanor or Felony is a permanent disqualifier

    V. Body Art of any type that cannot be covered by winter or summer police uniform

    VI. Excessive traffic violations over the last five years

    VII. Poor Credit Record as a result of nonpayment/bankruptcy without just cause

    VIII. Unwillingness to submit to a Polygraph

  • APPLICANT WAIVER

     

    THE LANGUAGE USED IN THIS DOCUMENT DOES NOT CREATE AN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT BETWEEN THE EMPLOYEE AND THE AGENCY. THIS DOCUMENT DOES NOT CREATE ANY CONTRACTUAL RIGHTS OR ENTITLEMENTS. THE AGENCY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REVISE THE CONTENT OF THIS DOCUMENT, IN WHOLE OR IN PART. NO PROMISES OR ASSURANCES, WHETHER WRITTEN OR ORAL, WHICH ARE CONTRARY TO OR INCONSISTENT WITH THE TERMS OF THIS PARAGRAPH CREATE ANY CONTRACT OF EMPLOYMENT.

  • , am making application to become

  • of and for the Darlington Police Department (DPD). I am currently employed as a/an

  • I fully understand that DPD will perform a complete an thorough background investigation to ensure that I have the necessary skills, abilities and integrity to perform as a/an

  • of and for DPD.

  • Recognizing all of the above, I hereby consent to DPD conducting the aforesaid background investigation and further consent to DPD disclosing the findings and results of this comprehensive background investigation to my current employer,

  • , as DPD seems appropriate.

  • I understand that this disclosure may result in adverse consequences for me in my current job, including but not limited to termination from employment, negative reference for future employment and possible criminal prosecution.

  • I have initialed each of the above paragraphs and have signed this Waiver at the bottom of this page. I fully understand this Waiver, have been offered and have declined to withdraw my application for employment with DPD avoid such background investigation and disclosure, and voluntarily elect to continue with my application process under the above stated terms and conditions.

  • CITY OF DARLINGTON

  • CONSENT, AUTHORIZATION, AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY FOR ALCOHOL/DRUG TESTING

  • I understand and agree that in accordance with City of Darlington’s substance abuse policy. I voluntarily agree to undergo a drug test. I understand that, as a condition of employment, the City of Darlington’s Substance Abuse Policy requires drug urine tests of applicants selected for employment and employees for the purpose of evaluating metal and physical suitability for employment in positions as specified in the City’s Substance Abuse Policy.

    I hereby give my permission for the Alcohol & Drug Abuse Testing Centers, Inc., and its agents, to obtain a urine and/or breath specimen from me now. I further give my voluntary permission for the City to take an alcohol or drug test anytime during my employment, including post-accident situations when an additional consent may be impractical or unobtainable. I also understand that this is not a diagnostic examination designed to detect hidden or latent diseases, but is instead for the purpose of predicting job performance effectiveness, regulatory compliance and possible safety risks to the City, and to me, which might arise as a result of such employment.

    I understand that a positive test result will disqualify me from consideration of employment, or at a later time, may result in denial of workers’ compensation claims or even my termination from employment. I fully understand and accept the condition that any false answers or willful omissions made by me will be sufficient grounds for my discharge, irrespective of when the false answers or omissions are discovered.

    I understand and agree that neither the City of Darlington, Alcohol & Drug Abuse Testing Centers, Inc., the examining physicians, medical personnel or other staff shall be liable for injury or suffering experienced by me as a result of physical or mental infirmities, disease, or conditions not detected during the course of such testing or for failure to direct me to a specialist for treatment. I understand that all drug testing will be conducted at a DHHS certified laboratory or alcohol tests will be obtained by a trained Breath Alcohol Technician (BAT) using Evidentiary Breath Testing equipment approved by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA I authorize the release of my test results to the Substance Abuse Policy Administrator of City of Darlington.

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  • NOTICE TO APPLICANTS

  • CITY OF DARLINGTON ALCOHOL & DRUG TESTING POLICY

  • Due to health and safety risks of alcohol and drug abuse, applicants selected for employment, by the City of Darlington, in Law Enforcement, Department of Transportation (DOT) or safety-sensitive positions will be required to undergo a drug test. A positive test result, indicating illegal drug use, will disqualify you from consideration for employment. A negative test result, indicating being free of drugs, will not guarantee employment. Any applicants not willing to comply with this requirement may simply excuse themselves prior to completing the attached application form. All DOT regulated positions are subject to on going testing during employment with the City of Darlington.

    I understand and agree to the above testing requirements.

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  • FORMER EMPLOYERS – Last Three (3) Employers, beginning with current

  • REFERENCES – List Three (3) People. No Relatives OR Former Employers.

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