An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

The City of Durant does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, political affiliation, handicapped status, or any other legally protected status.

Type answers to each question clearly and completely. All questions must be answered. This is an application for employment and no employment contract is being offered. The City of Durant may change wages, benefits, and conditions of employment at any time. If you need assistance in completing this application form or in participating in the selection process.

The City of Durant is concerned with your ability to perform the job and will not at this time, consider your need for reasonable accommodation. If, after reviewing your application form, verifying you responses, and conducting necessary interviews or tests, you are considered for the job and would need reasonable accommodation to perform the essential job functions, the parties will explore these alternatives. REMEMBER: The City of Durant conducts an employment exam which will determine whether you can do the essential functions of the job without substantial risk to yourself and the public.

In addition, review the attached minimum qualifications and provide us with prior education, work experience, and any relevant training or certificated and licenses that would indicate your knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job. Be as specific as possible since you will be screened on what you include regardless of what you might otherwise be able to perform.

Give name, address and telephone number of three references who are not related to you and are not previous employers.

I understand and agree that if I am asked to work overtime and am eligible for overtime compensation under the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act, this compensation will be in the form of one and one-half hours compensatory time for each hour of overtime worked. The facts set forth in my application for employment are true and complete. I understand that if employed, false statements on this application shall be considered sufficient cause for dismissal. You are hereby authorized to make any investigation of my personal history and financial and credit record through any investigative or credit agencies or bureaus of your choice. In making this application for employment, I also understand that an investigative consumer report may be made whereby information is obtained through personal interviews with my neighbors, friends, or others with whom I am acquainted. This inquiry, if made, may include information as to my character, general reputation personal characteristics and mode of living. I understand that I have the right to make a written request within a reasonable period of time to receive additional, detailed information about the nature and scope of any such investigative report that is made. I understand that all applications are on a 6 month probation and employment can be terminated during that time at the option of the City. I also understand and acknowledge that, unless otherwise defined by applicable law, any employment relationship with this organization is of an “at will” nature, which means that the Employee may resign at any time and Employer may discharge Employee at any time with or without cause. It is further understood that this “ at will” employment relationship may not be changed by any written document or by conduct unless such change is specifically acknowledged in writing by an authorized executive of this organization. I understand that all applications will be kept on file with the City for a period of one (1) year.