DO NOT USE Communications Officer Application

We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, the presence of a disability or any other legally protected status.

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Note:
If offered employment you will be required to provide documentation to verify employment eligibility. Failure to provide the requested documentation may result in a determination that the applicant is ineligible for employment in the United States.
Have you worked for us before?
Are you able to preform the job duties listed for the position you are applying for without an accommodation? *
If required by this position, do you have a valid driver's license? *
Have you had any traffic violations in the past 3 years? *
Have you ever been convicted of, or plead guilty or NOLO to a felony or misdemeanor, other than a minor traffic violation? *
Note:
A conviction will not necessarily bar you from employment. Each conviction will be judged on it's own merits with respect to time, circumstances and seriousness.
Do you have a high school diploma or its equivalent (G.E.D./USAFI Certificate)? *
Give name and telephone number - Do not list relatives.
Give name and telephone number - Do not list relatives.
Give name and telephone number - Do not list relatives.
Have you ever been disciplined, fired, or asked to resign from any job?
Have you ever been disciplined, fire, or asked to resign from any job?
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Applicant's Certification and Agreement
Authorization to Release Information Conditions of Employment I hereby declare the information provided by me in this application is true and complete, and I understand that misrepresentation, omissions of facts, or falsification of this information are grounds for refusal to hire, or if hired, termination. I authorize any persons or organizations to give you any and all information concerning my previous employment, education, or any other information they might have, personal or otherwise, with regard to any of the subjects covered by this application, and I release all such parties from all liability for any damage which may result from furnishing such information to you. I authorize you to request, receive, and verify all information given in this application. If I am employed by the White County Government, I agree to conform to the policies, rules, and regulations of the government set forth in the White County Government's Personnel System, employee handbook, policies, and ordinances; and acknowledge that these policies, rules and regulations may be changed, interpreted, withdrawn, or added to by the employer at any time, at the employer's sole option. I further acknowledge that if I become employed with White County Government, my employment will be at-will and may be terminated with or without cause at any time by me or by the employer. If required by White County Government for the position I am applying, I consent to undergo a physical examination, after I have been offered employment, as deemed necessary. This application will remain active for sixty (60) days only unless renewed personally by me in writing.
I have read and understand the above Applicant's Certification and Agreement
I have read and understand the above Applicant's Certification and Agreement *
May We Contact Your Present Employer
Drug Free Workplace
Alcohol and Controlled Substance Testing As a condition of employment with White County Government, you will be required to submit to an alcohol and controlled substance screening test. In order to be employed by White county Government, you must successfully pass this screening test. Candidates rejected for failing to pass the required screening will be required to wait at least 12 months before reapplying for employment. Employees must, as a condition of employment, abide by the White County Substance Abuse / Drug Testing Policy. Employees who are indicted for, or convicted of, a controlled substance related violation under state or federal law, or who plead guilty or no contest to such charge must inform their Supervisor or Human Resources in writing within five days of the conviction or plead (this is a requirement of the Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988). Should you be offered a job with White County Government, your position will be subject to post accident and reasonable suspicion testing. All safety sensitive positions will be subject to random drug and alcohol testing. These requirements are in accordance with the County's Substance Policy.
I have read and understand the above Drug-Free Workplace statement. By acknowledging this you consent to such an examination and screening test.
I have read and understand the above Drug-Free Workplace statement. By acknowledging this you consent to such an examination and screening test. *
1) Are you willing to work an irregular shift schedule during your probationary period, where one week you might be on day shift having Monday and Tuesday off, and the next week on night shift with Wednesday and Thursday off? *
2) Are you willing to work weekend, and holidays? *
3) Are you willing to rotate to any shifts: day or nights? *
4) Are you willing to accept last minute changes in your work schedule, which might require you to cancel personal plans? *
5) Are you willing to be subjected to abusive and profane language on the phone and deal with it unemotionally? *
6) Are you willing to take directions from a supervision in front of your peers? *
7) Because you are working 12 hour shift without scheduled breaks, there may be times when you are required to forego breaks due to understaffing or shift activity. Are you willing to give up breaks when necessary? *
8) Are you willing to work in an environment with small windows, little ventilation, and temperatures that might be too cool or too hot for your personal confort? *
9) Are you willing to be at a console that restricts your movements to a 6-foot radius, except for your breaks during a 12-hour shift? *
10) Are you willing to learn all functions of the job - complaint taking (answering questions, processing calls for citizens), law enforcement, ambulance and fire dispatching (which requires receiving and transmitting messages over a radio frequency)? *
11) Are you willing to read and study several hundred pages of manuals, complete homework assignments, fill in study guides, and take written tests during your training period? *
12) Are you able to comprehend that when you process a call incorrectly, that it could contribute to someone's property being lost or damaged; or someone being seriously injured or dying? *
13) Are you willing to be closely supervised and questioned routinely about why you followed a certain course of action without taking it personally? *
14) This job requires you to copy information as it is being received, simultaneously digest what you heard and respond immediately. Is this something you would be able to do? *
15) Are you willing and able to deal calmly with angry people when the problem is not your fault? *
16) Are you willing to deal with a crises call, where a child might have died, an officer injured, a woman assaulted, and set it aside to continue to calmly deal with an irate citizen complaining of a barking dog? *
17) If you smoke, are you willing to go without a cigarette for an entire shift if necessary or smoke only during breaks? *
18) Are you willing to work under constant electronic surveillance that records all telephone and radio messages? *
Note:
IF YOU ANSWERED NO TO ANY OF THESE ABOVE QUESTIONS, PLEASE RE-CONSIDER APPLYING FOR THIS POSITION.
Acknowledgement Question *
How did you hear about this position?
Confidential
It is the policy of the White County Government to ensure equal opportunity in employment and promotion. This policy will be administered without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, martial or veteran status, sex, age, or disability. For equal employment opportunity (EEO) statistical data, we request the following information. All information will be considered strictly private and confidential and will be used for EEO purposes only. This information is not part of the application for employment. Failure to complete this for will NOT affect your application for a position. Your cooperation is appreciated. If you prefer not to reply, do not complete the below. If you have questions, please contact the Human Resources Department at 706-865-2235.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer
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Additional Forms
Additional forms such as background consent form and motor vehicle record will be required should you be called in for an interview. We will also request a copy of your drivers license.