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  • Acknowledgements & Authorizations

  • I hereby acknowledge that I have read and understand the information contained on the cover page of the employment application, which outlines the hiring procedures of the Hancock County Sheriff’s Office.

    I hereby acknowledge that any employment relationship with this agency is at will. I further acknowledge and agree that my employment is for no definite period of time, and may, regardless of date of payment of my wages or salary, be terminated at any time without prior notice.

    I hereby acknowledge that the Hancock County Sheriff’s Office provides 24-hour services to the citizens of Hancock County. Many positions require shift work and may require 12-hour availability on semi-regular schedules. The needs of the public may require working overtime (or compensatory time) for various reasons, to include natural disasters such as storms, flooding, etc.

    I hereby authorize investigation of all statements contained in this application. I understand that misrepresentation or omission of facts can be cause for dismissal. I understand that inquiries may be made through credit and other investigative sources.

    I hereby acknowledge that should I have an out of state driver’s license at the time of hire, I will be required to obtain a Mississippi driver’s license within 30 days of employment.

    I hereby acknowledge that in accordance with HCSO Policy # 3.04, tattoos, body art, body piercings or brands on the face, head, neck or hands are strictly prohibited. Tattoos, body art, body piercings or brands, regardless of location on the body, that are extremist, indecent, sexist, racist or advocate/symbolize gang affiliation, supremacist behavior, extremist groups or drug use is prohibited.

    Upon being offered employment, I hereby consent to a physical exam, drug screen and psychological exam as requested by the Hancock County Sheriff’s Office as a condition of potential or continued employment. I understand that positive results of a drug screen will be cause for rejection for employment or termination of employment.

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  • Authorization for Release of Information

  • I understand that the Hancock County Sheriff’s Office has the right to require this record check as a condition of employment. I authorize any investigator or other duly accredited representatives of the Hancock County Sheriff’s Office conducting background investigations, to obtain any information relating to my activities from references, schools, residential management agents, employers, collection agencies, police or sheriff agencies, courts, credit bureaus, consumer report agencies, retail business establishments or any other source of information. This information may include, but is not limited to, academic, residential, achievement, performance, attendance, disciplinary, employment history, criminal record information and financial/credit information.
     
    I understand that for financial or lending institutions, medical, hospital, health care professionals and other sources of information, a separate specific release will be needed and I may be contacted for such release at a later date.
     
    I authorize investigators to request criminal record information about me from criminal justice agencies for the purpose of determining my eligibility for employment with the Hancock County Sheriff’s Office. I understand that information on any arrests, charges or convictions will be released. I understand that I may request a copy of such records as may be available to me under law. I understand that a copy of any information released from your files pursuant to this authorization may be provided to me upon my request and that I have the right to challenge the accuracy and completeness of this information.
     
    I authorize the custodian of any records and other sources of information pertaining to me to release such information upon request of the investigator regardless of any previous agreement to the contrary.
     
    I understand that the information released by the custodian of any records and other sources of information is for official use by the Hancock County Sheriff’s Office only for the purpose provided in this form, and that it may be redisclosed by the Hancock County Sheriff’s Office only as authorized by law.  Copies of this authorization that show my signature as valid as the original release signed by me. This authorization is valid for two (2) years from the date signed or upon the termination of my affiliation with the Hancock County Sheriff’s Office, whichever is sooner.
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  • Application Process Acknowledgments

    Please read carefully so you fully understand the application process.

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