Background Investigation

The Sheriff's Office conducts a thorough background investigation before hiring any public safety officer candidate.

A completed background investigation will minimally include:

Personal History Statement (For Sworn or Non-Sworn)
Documents
Polygraph examination
Drug screening
Background investigation interview with applicant
Interview current or former spouse or domestic partner
Interview primary and secondary references
Verification and investigation of current and past employment
Verification of current and past residence
Verification of birth, marriage, and divorce
Verification of Selective Service registration
Selective Service registration may be verified at www.sss.gov
Verification of military service
Verification of educational achievement
Investigation of driving history
Investigation of financial and credit history
Fingerprint checks with Department of Justice and Federal Bureau of Investigation
Records checks of all law enforcement agencies where applicant lived, worked or attended school for any involvement in criminal or suspicious matters
Investigation of civil lawsuits, judgments, and court orders
Investigation of any use of controlled substances

Public safety officers must have integrity and are held to the highest standards. Any deception or omission of information will result in disqualification.

See Minimum Qualifications and Disqualifying Factors for more information.