White County Sheriff's Office Employment Application

News Release Date

06-29-2022

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Thank you for your interest in applying for employment with the White County Sheriff’s Office. Should you be selected for employment, you will find that the employees of this agency are highly motivated, career orientated, competent men and women with high ethical standards, who provide the entire range of law enforcement services to the community.

Therefore, we have established very high standards for our employees. It is the policy of this agency to hire only the best qualified individuals for full time positions. Our employee selection process is thorough and regimented. It affords equal opportunity to everyone regardless of race, creed, color, gender, national origin, or age. All eligible applicants will be afforded the same opportunity for employment selection.

To be considered for employment, applicants must meet the following qualifications:

Applicants must be at least 21 years of age for Deputy Sheriff, and 18 years of age for Jailer and civilian positions, possess a high school diploma or GED, possess a valid driver’s license, honorable discharge (if prior military), and have no adverse driving record nor felony convictions.

A COPY OF YOUR BIRTH CERTIFICATE AND A COPY OF YOUR HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR G.E.D. CERTIFICATE MUST ACCOMPANY THIS APPLICATION!!! NO TRANSCRIPTS OF GRADES WILL BE ACCEPTED. Applications will NOT be accepted without required BIRTH CERTIFICATE, HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR G.E.D.

The hiring process includes but is not limited to the following: Intensive background investigation, polygraph examination, oral interview and drug screen.

It is essential that you follow all directions provided. The application process requires you to provide much detailed information about yourself. Because we are a public safety organization, we must have accurate and extensive information upon which to base our employment decisions so that we can properly serve the citizens of White County.

Please complete the following application. Any required documents may be uploaded below, or emailed directly to mthomas [at] whitecounty.net (subject: Application%20documents) (mthomas[at]whitecounty[dot]net) for online applications.

Position Applying for?

Deputy

Jailer

Civilian

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Name:

List any alias names used (i.e. Maiden Names, Nicknames, etc.):

Physical Address:

City, State and Zip Code

Full Mailing Address (if different):

Birthdate:

Place of Birth:

Age:

Sex:

Male

Female

Race:

Primary Phone Number:

Secondary Phone Number:

Are you willing to work shift work (nights, holidays, weekends, etc.)?

Yes

Are you willing to wear a uniform?

Yes

Date Available for Employment

MILITARY SERVICE

Have you ever actively served in a branch of the U.S. Military?

Yes

Branch of Service:

Military Status:

Active

Discharged

Active Dates:

Serial/Service Number:

Discharge Type:

Are you now, or have you ever been, an inactive member of any branch of the U.S. Reserve Forces or National Guard?

Yes

What type and branch?

PREVIOUS LAW ENFORCEMENT EXPERIENCE

Previously:

Certified Peace Officer

Certified Jail Officer

Non-Certified Position

Do you have a Georgia O-Key number (P.O.S.T.)?

Yes

O-Key Number:

Do you have a Georgia O-Key number (P.O.S.T.)?

Yes

O-Key Number:

Are you a graduate of a police mandate school or academy?

Yes

Location:

SKILLS AND TRAINING

List any special skills/training you have that would be beneficial to this agency:

Explain in full detail why you want to become a deputy sheriff, jailer, or civilian employee of the White County Sheriff's Office.

DRIVING HISTORY

Do you have a valid Driver's License

Yes

State:

Driver's License Number:

Date of Expiration:

Have you ever been licensed in another state?

Yes

State(s):

Out of State Operator's License Number(s):

If multiple states, please use the appropriate state abbreviation before the OLN.

Have you had any traffic charges within the last three (3) year? (Do not include parking tickets)

Yes

Dates/Charges:

PERSONAL REFERENCES

Please list five personal references. These are people you have known for at least four years which are not former employers, relatives, or people with whom you are living. With each name, please include the address, occupation, and phone number for each reference.

Reference 1

Reference 2

Reference 3

Reference 4

Reference 5

WORK REFERENCES

Work References we may contact (include at least two most recent or current supervisors)

Reference 1

Reference 2

Reference 3

Reference 4

Reference 5

WORK HISTORY

Describe your work history BEGINNING WITH YOUR CURRENT OR MOST RECENT JOB. Complete address with zip code and phone numbers for all employers are necessary.

Employer 1

Employer Name, Address, and Phone Number:

Employer Wage Rate (Start/Finish):

Employer Job Titles and Duties:

Employer Reason for Leaving & Supervisors Name:

Employer 2

Employer Name, Address, and Phone Number:

Employer Employment Date Range:

Employer Wage Rate (Start/Finish):

Employer Job Titles and Duties:

Employer Reason for Leaving & Supervisors Name:

Employer 3

Employer Name, Address, and Phone Number:

Employer Employment Date Range:

Employer Wage Rate (Start/Finish):

Employer Job Titles and Duties:

Employer Reason for Leaving & Supervisors Name:

Employer 4

Employer Name, Address, and Phone Number:

Employer Employment Date Range:

Employer Wage Rate (Start/Finish):

Employer Job Titles and Duties:

Employer Reason for Leaving & Supervisors Name:

Birth Certificate File Upload

Please upload a copy of your birth certificate here.
One file only.
20 MB limit.
Allowed types: gif, jpg, png, txt, pdf, doc, docx, .

Diploma or GED Certificate File Upload

Please upload a copy of your high school diploma or GED here.
One file only.
20 MB limit.
Allowed types: gif, jpg, png, txt, pdf, doc, docx, .

IMPORTANT APPLICATION INFORMATION

By submitting this form, the submitter has applied for employment with the White County Government and herby authorizes the White County Government to contact current and former employers and references for the purpose of acquiring information regarding the applicant; furthermore authorizing such employers and references to supply such information verbally or in writing to the White County Government. In consideration for their furnishing such information, the submitter waives any and all claim against such former employers and references which may arise from their furnishing such information. The submitter/applicant understands that the White County Government has a Substance Abuse Prevention Program which includes drug testing. The submitter/applicant agrees to comply with applicable county policy. The submitter/applicant understands that once offered a position, the submitter/applicant will be required to complete drug screening. The submitter/applicant certifies that the answers given in this application are to the best of applicants knowledge and believe to be true and correct. The applicant further affirms that the applicant has not withheld any facts or circumstances that would detrimentally affect the application for employment, and understands that any misleading or incorrect statement may render this application void and would be cause for dismissal, if employed. Acknowledgement below certifies that the listed applicant and submitter of this form are same. Applicant agrees that: I AGREE THAT IF HIRED, THE WHITE COUNTY GOVERNMENT OR I MAY TERMINATE MY EMPLOYMENT AT ANY TIME WITH OR WITHOUT CAUSE. I UNDERSTAND THAT NO COUNTY POLICY, PRACTIVE, PROCEDURE, OR STATEMENT BY ANY COUNTY REPRESENTATIVE SHALL LIMIT OR ALTER THIS AT-WILL EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP.

I AGREE THAT I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THE ABOVE STATEMENTS.

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