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OPEN APPLICATIONS FOR DEPUTY SHERIFF The McLean County Sheriff's Office is now accepting applications for the position of Deputy Sheriff on an ongoing basis for both: Lateral Applicants (Previous law enforcement experience) AS WELL AS New Applicants (no experience needed). Applicants can apply ONLINE using CIVICHR (McleanCountyIL.gov/Jobs) OR by printing the Application Packet and turning all requested information into the McLean County Sheriff’s Office in person. *Only fill out PDF Application if you intend to apply in person. If you apply online everything will be collected through the link above. Once application and requested documentation is received by our office, applicants will be contacted to schedule Physical and Written Testing. For any questions, please contact Lt. Jon Albee at [PHONE REDACTED] / [EMAIL REDACTED] ---PAGE BREAK--- TO: DEPUTY APPLICANT Attached is your application for employment with the McLean County Sheriff’s Office. Please complete the entire application and provide the following materials, which need to be returned with the application when submitted: A certified copy of your birth certificate from the county you were born. We cannot accept birth certificates issued by the hospital. Transcripts from the institution of your highest level of education. Transcripts of military service discharge, if applicable. A valid driver’s license along with two copies of said driver’s license. Reside within a forty-five mile radius of the McLean County Law and Justice Center, Bloomington, IL, regardless of weather and road conditions, vehicle availability and vehicle performance. Applicants must attend an orientation meeting and successfully pass the following testing procedures (to be scheduled after receiving Application): Physical Agility Test (Power Test) Basic Skills Written Exam Oral Interviews Upon successful completion of the above, the Merit Commission then certifies that the applicant is eligible for employment with the McLean County Sheriff’s Department and the applicant will be notified by letter that he/she is being placed on the eligibility list. To be eligible for employment with this department, you will be subject to a medical examination and an intense background check, which will include a polygraph exam, exam and additional oral interviews with the Sheriff’s Office Command Staff. You are required to sign an Authorization for Release of Personal Information so that the background check can be conducted. Thank you for your interest in our Office. Jon Sandage McLean County Sheriff ---PAGE BREAK--- Deputy/Corrections Application Please take your time to fill out all areas of the application. Be as complete and accurate as possible. If there is a question you are unsure of, leave it blank. If you are notified that a field is required, please complete it to the best of your knowledge before submitting. Job Title Requisition Number Personal Data Contact First Name Middle Name Last Name Social Security Number: If your education and/or employment records cannot be verified using the name and social security number provided, please list all other names and aliases used: Address City State Zip Code Primary Phone Alternate Phone Email Address Point of Contact Please provide the following requested information of a person who will know where you may be contacted. Full Name Phone Number Address City State Zip Code Eligibility Are you at least 21 years of age? If not when will you be 21? Date available for work? Yes ☐ No ☐ Do you have a legal right to work in the U.S.? Yes ☐ No☐ If yes, are you able to provide documents as required by law to verify your eligibility to work in the U.S.? Yes ☐ No ☐ Driver’s License Do you have a valid Driver’s License? Yes ☐ No☐ Do you have a CDL Endorsement? Yes ☐ No☐ Driver’s License State: ---PAGE BREAK--- Previous County Employment Have you ever been employed by McLean County? Yes ☐ No☐ If yes, please list: From: To: Department: Education Information High School High School Name Did you graduate? Yes ☐ No☐ City State College/University Name of College/University/Other City: State: Years Completed: Degree: Major: Graduate/Professional Name of College/University/Other City: State: Years Completed: Degree: Major: Trade School Name of College/University/Other City: State: Years Completed: Degree: Major: Additional Education Information Please list any additional education below. Describe your extracurricular activities (e.g. professional/student organizations, leisure activities, civic, etc.) ---PAGE BREAK--- Employment Information Start with your present or last job. Indicate any job-related military service assignments and volunteer activities. You may exclude organizations that indicate race, religion, gender, national origin, disability, or other protected status. Most Recent Employer Start Date: End Date: Full Time? Yes ☐ No☐ Position Title: Employer: City: State: Phone Number: Supervisor Name: Duties: Reason For Leaving? May we contact for reference? Previous Employer Start Date: End Date: Full Time? Yes ☐ No☐ Position Title: Employer: City: State: Phone Number: Supervisor Name: Duties: Reason For Leaving? May we contact for reference? ---PAGE BREAK--- Previous Employer Start Date: End Date: Full Time? Yes ☐ No☐ Position Title: Employer: City: State: Phone Number: Supervisor Name: Duties: Reason For Leaving? May we contact for reference? Previous Employer Start Date: End Date: Full Time? Yes ☐ No☐ Position Title: Employer: City: State: Phone Number: Supervisor Name: Duties: Reason For Leaving? May we contact for reference? ---PAGE BREAK--- Professional Certifications and Licenses – provide details such as License/Certifications Number, State of Issue, and Expiration Date, as appropriate: Office & Other Skills: Including supervision skills, other languages or information regarding the career/occupation you wish to bring to the County’s attention. Are there any other experiences, skills, or qualifications that you feel would expecially fit you for work with McLean County and/or the position for which you are applying? References Please provide 3 references. Name: Relationship: Email: Phone Number: Years Known: Name: Relationship: Email: Phone Number: Years Known: Name: Relationship: Email: Phone Number: Years Known: Applicant Statement I certify that the answers given herein are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I authorize McLean County to make such investigations and inquiries of my personal and employment history and other related matters as may be necessary in arriving at an employment decision. I hereby release employers, schools or persons from all liability in responding to inquiries in connection with my application. In the event of employment, I understand that false or misleading information given in my application or interview(s) may result in discharge. I also understand that I am required to abide by all rules and regulations of the County. I agree ☐ Signature: Date: Corrections Officer and Deputy Patrol Officer SIGN ---PAGE BREAK--- Assesses all of the requirements to be a Correction’s Officer or Deputy Patrol Officer. Are you a high school graduate or the certifiable equivalent formal education? Yes ☐ No☐ Are you willing to undergo a polygraph test? Yes ☐ No☐ Are you willing to undergo a examination? Yes ☐ No☐ Are you willing to undergo an intensive background check? Yes ☐ No☐ Are you willing to undergo a medical examination? Yes ☐ No☐ Do you live within 1 hour of the McLean County Law & Justice Center? Yes ☐ No☐ ---PAGE BREAK--- Authorization for Release of Personal Information I, , do hereby authorize a review of and full disclosure of all records concerning myself to any duly authorized agent of the McLean County Sheriff's Department, whether the said records are of a public, private or confidential nature. The intent of this authorization is to give my consent for full and complete disclosure of records of educational institutions; financial or credit institutions, including records of loans, the records of commercial or retail credit agencies (including credit reports and/or ratings); and other financial statements and records wherever filed; employment and pre-employment records, including background reports, efficiency ratings, complaints or grievances filed by or against me and the records and recollections of attorneys at law, or of other counsel, whether representing me or another person in any case, either criminal or civil, in which I presently have or have had an interest; and any records of a police department or other law enforcement agency. I understand that any of the information obtained by a personal background investigation which is developed directly or indirectly, in whole or in part, upon this release authorization, will be considered in determining my suitability for employment by the McLean County Sheriff's Department. I also certify that any person(s) who may furnish such information concerning me shall not be held accountable for giving this information; and I do hereby release said person(s) from any and all liability which may be incurred as a result of furnishing such information. I further release the County of McLean, the McLean County Sheriff, the McLean County Sheriff's Department Merit Commission, their members, employees, agents and assigns from any and all liability which may be incurred as a result of collecting an utilizing such information. I further authorize the McLean County Sheriff's Department to conduct a polygraph examination(s), and I hereby voluntarily submit to such polygraph examination(s). A photocopy of this release form will be valid as an original thereof, even though the said photocopy does not contain an original writing of my signature. I have fully read and understand the contents of this AUTHORIZATION OF RELEASE OF PERSONAL INFORMATION. Signature, include maiden name if applicable Witness Signature Date Telephone Street Address City State Zip Date of Birth Social Security No. Driver’s License # & State SIGN SIGN ---PAGE BREAK--- PERMISSION FOR SECURITY CHECK I understand that I will have to successfully pass a background investigation, which may include a polygraph test, due to the nature of this position. I hereby give my permission to the McLean County Sheriff’s Department to conduct such an investigation. Signature of Applicant Date PLEASE PRINT Full List any other names under which your employment and/or education can be verified (including maiden names, etc.): Date of Birth: Social Security Driver’s License # Sex: Male Female Y: Human Resources/Permission for Security Check Created 2/2015 SIGN