Clone of Sherman Police Registration Questionnaire (WINTER 2025)

Registration Questionnaire

Please complete the form below to start the hiring process of becoming a Sherman Police Officer.
Applicant Full Name*

First NameMiddle NameLast Name
Social Security Number*
Date of Birth*

MonthDayYear
Current Address*

Street Address

Apt/Lot Number

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Phone Number*
Email*
myname@anymail.com
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READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEEDING
1. Answer all questions truthfully, completely and accurately. Every question requires a “Yes” or “No” response to the question. Do not skip a question. Each question will be verified at a later date during the background investigation with the use of polygraph examination.
2. Incomplete documents (i.e. not answering all questions, missing signature, etc.) will result in disqualification.
3. Only the originally submitted questionnaire will be accepted. We will not accept any revised and/or corrected questionnaires.
4. Omitting or misrepresenting facts or deceptive responses will result in permanent disqualification from consideration for employment.
5. Questions regarding the questionnaire can be directed to the Human Resources Office at (903) 892-7224.
6. Once you have completed the questionnaire, return it via one of the methods listed below:
- Electronic Submission – Click the SUBMIT button at the end of this form.
- Hand Deliver or
Overnight Mail
City of Sherman
Human Resources
405 North Rusk Street
Sherman, Texas 75090
M-F 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Regular US Mail
City of Sherman
Human Resources
P.O. Box 1106
Sherman, Texas 75091-1106

Fax
903-893-5388

7. Incomplete questionnaires will be rejected.
Registration Questionnaires must be received in the Human Resources Office no later than 5:00 p.m. (Central Standard Time) on FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2021
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1. Age/citizenship
a) Are you at least 21 years of age; or at least 18 years of age with an associate’s degree, or 60 semester hours of college credit, or received an honorable discharge from the U.S. Armed Forces with a minimum of 2 years active Service?*
If you answered “NO”, you are not eligible for appointment as an Entry-Level Police Officer.
Will you have United States Citizenship on the date of the examination?*
If you answered “NO”, you are not eligible for appointment as an Entry-Level Police Officer.
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2. EDUCATION
a) Are you a high school graduate or have a general educational development (GED) certificate indicating high school graduation level?*
If you answered “NO”, you are not eligible for appointment as an Entry-Level Police Officer.
b) Are you able to fluently read, write and speak the English language?*
If you answered “NO”, you are not eligible for appointment as an Entry-Level Police Officer.
c) Are you currently licensed as a Peace Officer by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement?*
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3. MILITARY SERVICE
a) Have you been discharged from any military service under less than honorable conditions, including under other than honorable condition, bad conduct, dishonorable, or any other characterization that would indicate less than honorable service?*
If you answered “YES”, you are not eligible for appointment as an Entry-Level Police Officer.
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4. CRIMINAL HISTORY (part 1)
a) Have you ever been convicted of, or been placed on court-ordered community supervision or probation for conduct which constitutes a felony under any State or Federal Law, to include the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ)?*
If you answered “YES”, you are not eligible for appointment as an Entry-Level Police Officer.
b) Have you been convicted of a Class B misdemeanor offense, or any misdemeanor offense above the grade of Class B misdemeanor, or the closest equivalent, with ten (10) years under any State or Federal Law, to include the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ)?*
c) Have you been on court-ordered community supervision or probation for any Class B misdemeanor offense, or any misdemeanor offense above the grade of Class B misdemeanor, or the closest equivalent, within ten (10) years from the date of the court order under any State or Federal Law, to include the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ)?*
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4. CRIMINAL HISTORY (part 2)
d) Have you been convicted for any family violence offense under any State or Federal Law?*
If you answered “YES”, you are not eligible for appointment as an Entry-Level Police Officer.
e) Have you been arrested by the Sherman Police Department within five (5) years preceding the last date applications are accepted?*
If you answered “YES”, you are not eligible for appointment as an Entry-Level Police Officer
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f) Have you previously used illegal drugs in violation of the Sherman Police Department Entry-Level Drug Usage Guidelines? (See Drug Usage Guidelines below)*
ENTRY-LEVEL DRUG USAGE GUIDELINES
1.   Marijuana

a)     No unlawful misdemeanor use, or possession of THC (Tetrahydrocannabinol) and its derivatives such as marijuana, cannabis, hashish, blunts, joints, within one (1) year of the last date applications are accepted.

b)    No unlawful misdemeanor use, or possession of synthetic cannabinoids (Penalty            Group 2-A) within one (1) year of the last date applications are accepted.

c)     No unlawful sale, distribution or manufacture of any of the substances listed above. Rejection shall be permanent.

d)    No unlawful felony level purchase or possession of any substance listed above, under any State or Federal Law, to include the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ). Rejection shall be permanent.

2.     Controlled Substances or Dangerous Drugs

a)     No unlawful state jail felony level purchase, possession or consumption of any Texas Health and Safety Code Penalty Group 1, 1-A or Penalty Group 2 drug within ten (10) years preceding the last date applications are accepted. Due to the number of variables involved, exceptions may be considered on a case by case basis for any purchase, possession or consumption prior to the ten (10) year period.

b)    No unlawful misdemeanor purchase, possession or consumption of any Texas Health and Safety Code Penalty Group 3 or 4 drugs within five (5) years preceding the last date applications are accepted. Due to the number of variables involved, exceptions may be considered on a case by case basis for any purchase, possession or consumption prior to the five (5) year period.

c)     No unlawful third degree felony level purchase, possession or consumption of any Texas Health and Safety Code Penalty Group 1, 1-A, 2, 2-A, 3, and 4 drug. Rejection shall be permanent.

d)    No unlawful sale, distribution or manufacture of any controlled substance or dangerous drug. Rejection shall be permanent.

Applicants whose conduct constitutes unlawful use of prescription medication or unlawful use of the prescription medication of another person may be temporarily or permanently disqualified. Due to the number of variables involved conduct involving the misuse of prescription medication may be considered on a case by case basis with consideration given to circumstances and recency.
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5. DRIVING RECORD
a) Do you have a current valid driver’s license?*
If you answered “NO”, you are not eligible for appointment as an Entry-Level Police Officer.
b) Are you prohibited by any State or Federal Law from operating a motor vehicle?*
If you answered “YES”, you are not eligible for appointment as an Entry-Level Police Officer.
c) Have you had more than three (3) events (hazardous moving violations and/or preventable accidents) within two (2) years preceding the last date applications are accepted?*
If you answered “YES”, you are not eligible for appointment as an Entry-Level Police Officer.
d) Has your driver’s license been suspended within two (2) years preceding the last date applications are accepted?*
If you answered “YES”, you are not eligible for appointment as an Entry-Level Police Officer.
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PROHIBITED BODY MODIFICATION/TATTOO GUIDELINES
1. Anything that is or may be considered: sexist, racist, eccentric, vulgar, offensive, prejudicial to good order and discipline, political in nature, or expresses an association with illegal conduct, substances or paraphernalia.

2. Anything that promotes religious discrimination.

3. Anything that features any anti-American content; or is associated with an extremist group (i.e. KKK, neo-Nazi, Black Panther, Skin Heads, etc), gang or criminal street gang membership/activity, or discredits the Department.

4. Tattoos, brands, piercings or ornamentation on the hands, fingers, head, neck and inside of the mouth. The head and neck area are defined as any portion of the body that is visible when an open collar on a standard collared shirt is worn without an undershirt.

5. Ornamental implants on the hands, fingers, face, neck or head.

6. Ornamental implants that are not on the hands, face, neck, or head that do not meet accepted local norms for a professional public service organization.

7. Gauges or large holes in the ears, body piercing of the face (other than ears), head or mouth.

8. Excessive or unprofessional jewelry.

9. Dental Ornamentation.

10. Anything outside the current accepted local norms for a professional public service organization.
Other Standards
a) Do you have any prohibited body modifications/tattoos? (See above for a list of prohibited body modifications/tattoos for members of the Sherman Police Department)*
If you answered “YES”, you are not eligible for appointment as an Entry-Level Police Officer.
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b) Have you ever been a member of any organization or party that promotes and/or advocates the disruption or overthrow of the United States Government?*
If you answered “YES”, you are not eligible for appointment as an Entry-Level Police Officer.
c) Have you ever been a member of any organization, group or party identified as promoting, advocating, condoning, or participating in any racist/hate related activities?*
If you answered “YES”, you are not eligible for appointment as an Entry-Level Police Officer.
d) Have you previously been rejected from employment with the Sherman Police Department for failing the background process within twelve months from the closing of this application?*
If you answered “YES”, you are not eligible for appointment as an Entry-Level Police Officer.
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How did you hear about this job opening?*

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