Employment Application Information

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1 Employment Application Information We appreciate your interest in employment with the Aiken County Sheriff's Office. All applicants must complete an Aiken County Sheriff's Office application. Applications can be obtained in the front lobby of the Sheriff's Office, 420 Hampton Avenue, NE, Aiken, South Carolina, the Detention Center, 435 Wire Road, Aiken, South Carolina, or at the SC Works Aiken Center, 1571 Richland Avenue, East, Aiken, South Carolina or online at: Please complete the application accurately and completely, especially information concerning past employers and references (giving FULL addresses, telephone numbers, etc.). Questionnaires are mailed to references, current and past employers you indicate in your application, therefore, correct mailing addresses are important. The Sheriff s Office accepts applications on a continual basis. Completed applications may be turned in at the front desk of the Sheriff's Office or Detention Center, Monday through Friday, between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., or to the SC Works Aiken Center location, Monday through Friday, between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. (addresses listed above) or completed applications may also be mailed to the Sheriff's Office at the following address listed below / or / to: sheriffjobs@aikencountysc.gov Aiken, SC United States Phone: Aiken County Sheriff's Office ATTN: Administrative Division 420 Hampton Avenue, NE Aiken, SC All applicants must meet the following minimum requirements to be considered for employment. Additional requirements for the positions of Deputy and Detention Officer are outlined below: Minimum Requirements for All Positions Must have a high school diploma or general equivalency diploma GED Must have a clear criminal history Must be a United States citizen Driving record must not show disregard for the law Credit history must show sound financial management, with the ability to keep accounts paid up-to-date Results of all pre-employment tests and interviews must meet standards Past employment record must be satisfactory Must pass a Drug Test Must pass a Polygraph Exam Must pass a Psychological Fitness Assessment (Deputy position s only) Medical examination results must show that you are capable of performing all of the essential functions of the job for which you are applying, with reasonable accommodation Additional Requirements for Deputy Must be at least 21 years old Must be South Carolina resident and live within 10 miles of Aiken County Possess a valid South Carolina driver s license 1 Additional Requirements for Detention Officer Must be at least 21 years old Possess a valid driver s license Additional Requirements for Dispatcher Must be at least 18 years old

2 Required Documents The following documents are required in order for your application to be processed: Copy of birth certificate Copy of social security card Copy of high school diploma or general equivalency diploma GED Copy of valid South Carolina driver s license Provide a copy of your driving record from every state (other than South Carolina) you have been licensed to drive in within the past 10 years If military veteran, provide copy of DD-214 Copies of other documents which may be applicable to employment to include certifications, training documents, diplomas, etc. You will be contacted within several weeks of submitting your application. If your application is satisfactory, you will be given a date and time to attend applicant testing. After testing, applicants are placed in an applicant pool along with others who have successfully completed the applicant process to that point. The most qualified applicants are then chosen to advance in the selection process. If not selected, an applicant may reapply one year after being declined for employment. The pre-employment selection process consists of the following: Driving record review Criminal record review Credit history review Initial interview Pre-Employment physical examination Nelson-Denny test Oral interview board Polygraph examination Background investigation Pre-employment drug test Any other requirement determined necessary by the Sheriff s Office The selection process generally takes a minimum of eight weeks. Questions may be directed to our Administrative Division: or Road Division: (803) or Detention Center Division: (803) Qualified applicants and employees are treated without regard to race, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, or disability. Benefits Information The serves unincorporated Aiken County, the fourth largest county (1,072 square miles) in South Carolina. The Office currently has over 250 full-time and part-time enforcement, corrections, and civilian employees. The agency s detention center is responsible for the safety and security daily of more than 300 inmates. 2

3 STARTING SALARIES Deputy Sheriff Detention Officer Dispatcher $38,026 - $41,651 $32,591 - $34,403 $32,591 - $34,403 The Sheriff can adjust the above starting salaries for individuals with higher qualifications (certified officers and college degree). WORK SCHEDULES Uniform Patrol Deputy: 12 hour shift: (6:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., 6:00 p.m. - 6:00 a.m.) Detention Officer: 12 hour shift: (7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m. - 7:00 a.m.); Uniform Patrol and Detention Officers work 14 days and then rotate to 14 nights a month; 171 hour monthly cycle Dispatcher: 12 hour shift: (7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m. - 7:00 a.m.); Civilian: 40 hours ANNUAL LEAVE Five years or less: 10 days per year Six to nine years: 12 days per year years: 15 days per year 15 years or more: 20 days per year SICK LEAVE 12 days per year, not to exceed 90 days or 720 hours; and not to exceed 756 hours for 171-shift cycle Officers. HEALTH AND DENTAL INSURANCE ACSO provides medical and dental insurance to employees through a county-funded employee health care plan. Basic coverage is provided at a minimal cost to employees. Employees who wish to cover members of their family may do so through payroll deductions. Standard plan listed below. Other plans available. Employee Only $55.29 Employee and Children $81.42 Employee and Spouse $ Employee and Family $ LIFE INSURANCE ACSO provides life insurance for employees. Basic coverage is provided at no cost. Additional coverage for employees or dependents is available and can be paid for through payroll deduction. TYPES OF RETIREMENT SYSTEMS Full-time employees participate in the South Carolina Retirement System or the South Carolina Police Officer's Retirement System. WORKER S COMPENSATION The Sheriff's Office operates under and is subject to the Workers' Compensation Act of South Carolina. OVERTIME Employees eligible for overtime are paid at a rate of one and one-half (1 ½) times their regular rate of pay for time worked. Overtime is calculated for any hours worked over 86 in a two week pay period for non-exempt, sworn personnel and any hours worked over 80 in a two week pay period for non-exempt, non-sworn personnel and any hours worked over 171 within a 28-day pay period for Shift Cycle Officers. Overtime may be calculated as compensatory time due to budget restraints. 3

4 I,, permit my present and former employers to divulge to this organization relevant personal information from my personnel file(s) they possess. I further authorize this organization to conduct any investigation of my personal history, financial and credit records through any investigative or credit agencies or bureaus of its choice. I authorize the agency to make an investigative report whereby information is obtained through personal interviews with neighbors, friends, and others with whom I am acquainted. I understand and acknowledge that information contained herein may be subject to disclosure under the South Carolina Freedom of Information Act. I understand and agree that if I should admit to or divulge my involvement in any criminal offenses during the application process, such information may be reported to the proper jurisdictional authority for investigation and/or prosecution. I release from liability, agree not to sue, and hold harmless, the, Sheriff Michael Hunt, his deputies, agents, assigns, and others similarly situated from any and all liability in any way with the processing of my application even if they should be negligent. Applicant Signature Date Witness Signature Date 4

5 INSTRUCTIONS: Please print legibly or type. Incomplete applications will not be processed. NOTE: Submitting an application does not imply you will be interviewed or hired only that you will be considered for vacancies based upon the stated occupation preference you identify, when vacancies exist. If you are offered employment, you will be subject to a physical examination and/or drug test, the results of which must satisfactorily indicate that you can perform all essential job functions with reasonable accommodation. All statements are subject to verification and any incorrect statements or omissions may bar or remove you from employment. Truthful statements to any item requested will not necessarily exclude you from employment. POSITION APPLYING FOR Deputy Sheriff Detention Officer Other Dispatcher Administrative APPLICATION DATE Date: APPLICANT INFORMATION First Initial: Last Address: City: State: Zip Code: Home Work Cellular: Address: 5

6 APPLICANT INFORMATION Have you ever worked under another name? If so, please provide name. First Initial: Last Are you a U.S. citizen? Yes No If no, provide visa number: Do you possess a valid driver s license? Yes No State: If yes, provide driver s license number: Date available to start work: Are you willing to work: Full time? Part time? Day and night shift? EDUCATION AND TRAINING High School: City: State: Dates Attended: From: To: Did you graduate? Yes No If you did not graduate from high school, have you passed the General Educational Development test? Yes No If yes, when and where did you complete your GED? School: City: State: 6

7 EDUCATION AND TRAINING College: City: State: Dates Attended: From: To: Did you graduate? Yes No Degree: Other: City: State: Dates Attended: From: To: Did you graduate? Yes No Degree: Indicate any languages you speak, read and / or write. Language: Read Speak Write Indicate proficiency: Language: Read Speak Write Indicate proficiency: List any professional licenses or certifications: 7

8 EDUCATION AND TRAINING List any scholarships, academic honors or awards you have received: List any training, skills or experience you have that you believe would be particularly useful in the position for which you are applying: Can you type? Yes No If so, how many words per minute? List any equipment, office machines, and/or software you can operate: 8

9 EMPLOYMENT HISTORY Beginning with the most recent, list all present and past employment. Correct addresses and telephone numbers must be provided in order to process your application. Employer: Job Title: Ending Salary: Job duties: Supervisor Employment Dates: From: To: Reason for leaving: May we contact this employer? Yes No If no, please explain: Employer: Job Title: Ending Salary: Job duties: Supervisor Employment Dates: From: To: Reason for leaving: May we contact this employer? Yes No If no, please explain: 9

10 EMPLOYMENT HISTORY Employer: Job Title: Ending Salary: Job duties: Supervisor Employment Dates: From: To: Reason for leaving: May we contact this employer? Yes No If no, please explain: Employer: Job Title: Ending Salary: Job duties: Supervisor Employment Dates: From: To: Reason for leaving: May we contact this employer? Yes No If no, please explain: 10

11 EMPLOYMENT HISTORY Employer: Job Title: Ending Salary: Job duties: Supervisor Employment Dates: From: To: Reason for leaving: May we contact this employer? Yes No If no, please explain: Employer: Job Title: Ending Salary: Job duties: Supervisor Employment Dates: From: To: Reason for leaving: May we contact this employer? Yes No If no, please explain: 11

12 REFERENCES CURRENT AND FORMER COWORKERS Complete addresses and telephone numbers must be provided. Home: Work: Cell: Home: Work: Cell: Home: Work: Cell: 12

13 REFERENCES PERSONAL (No relatives or former employers) Complete addresses and telephone numbers must be provided. Home: Work: Cell: Home: Work: Cell: Home: Work: Cell: 13

14 REFERENCES NEIGHBORS Complete addresses and telephone numbers must be provided. Home: Work: Cell: Home: Work: Cell: Address: City: State: Home: Work: Cell: 14

15 APPLICANT BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION Full Name First: Middle: Last: Have you ever gone by a different name? Yes No If yes, provide at right: Age: Date of birth: Birthplace: Has your date of birth ever changed on a legal document? Yes No If yes, provide at right: Address Street: City: State: How long have you lived at this address? Years: List all previous addresses from the past 10 years. Street: City: State: Street: City: State: Street: City: State: Street: City: State: Street: City: State: Street: City: State: Street: City: State: 15

16 APPLICANT BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION Father s First: Middle: Last: Mother s First: Middle: Last: Marital Status: Single Engaged Divorced Married Separated Widowed Spouse s First: Middle: Last: Spouse s Occupation: Spouse s Employer: If separated, divorced, or widowed, provide name of former spouse: First: Middle: Last: If engaged, provide name of fiancé: First: Middle: Last: Do you have children? Yes No If yes, list below: 16 Date of Birth: Date of Birth: Date of Birth: Date of Birth: Date of Birth:

17 MILITARY SERVICE If applicable, have you registered with Selective Service? Yes No Have you ever served in the military? Yes No (If not, skip the rest of this section) Branch: Dates of Service: From: To: Highest Rank / Grade: Type of Discharge: Date and location of last discharge: List all medals and decorations awarded during your military service: If you are currently a member of the National Guard or other military reserve, indicate the unit, location, and describe your obligation: Unit: Location: Describe obligation: Have you ever been subject to court martial or disciplinary action to include non-judicial punishment such as Article 15 or Captain s Mast while serving in the military? Yes No If yes, explain: 17

18 APPLICANT PERSONAL HISTORY Have you ever illegally possessed, used and / or sold any amount of the following drugs or substances? Yes No Marijuana Opium Steroids Amphetamines Cocaine Heroin PCB Barbituates Hashish Speed Ecstasy Morphine LSD Quaaludes Methamphetamine Hallucinogens Inhalants Crack Cocaine If yes, explain in detail, indicating which drugs or substances and date last used: Other than those listed, are there any drugs or substances you have illegally possessed, used and/or sold, including prescription medications not prescribed to you? Yes No Do you drink alcoholic beverages? Yes No How much: How often? Do you use any form of tobacco? Yes No If yes, indicate form: How many individuals do you support financially? Other than your current salary, indicate any other income, including your spouse s salary: 18

19 APPLICANT PERSONAL HISTORY The total amount of your present debt: Have you ever been named in a lawsuit either as a plaintiff or defendant? Yes No If yes, explain in detail: Have you ever been engaged in a private business? Yes No If yes, indicate the name, the type of business and explain the extent of your involvement: Are you currently in default on any student or education loan? Yes No If yes, explain: Have you ever been fired or asked to resign from a job? Yes No If yes, explain: Would you object to wearing a uniform? Yes No Would you object to working overtime? Yes No Would you object to working regular shifts? Yes No Would you object to working rotating shifts? Yes No Would you object to holidays? Yes No Would you object to being away from home for long periods due to official duties? Yes No If yes, explain: Have you ever been arrested? Yes No If yes, provide the following information: Offense charged: Law enforcement agency: State: Date: Disposition: 19

20 APPLICANT PERSONAL HISTORY Offense charged: Law enforcement agency: State: Date: Disposition: Offense charged: Law enforcement agency: State: Date: Disposition: Have you ever been convicted of a felony? Yes No If yes, explain in detail: Have you ever been placed on probation? Yes No If yes, explain: Have you ever stolen anything? Yes No If yes, explain: Have you ever been subject to a restraining order? Yes No If yes, explain: Do you possess a valid South Carolina driver s license? Yes No If yes, provide driver s license number: Do you possess a valid driver s license from another state? Yes No If yes, provide driver s license number: State: 20

21 APPLICANT PERSONAL HISTORY Has your driver s license ever been suspended or revoked? Yes No If yes, explain: Are you attempting to conceal any information concerning your background? Yes No You will find a job description included with this application, which describes the position you are applying for Deputy, Detention Officer, Dispatcher. After reading the appropriate job description, answer the following questions. After training, could you perform the essential job functions of the desired position? Yes No If no, what reasonable accommodations could be made so that you could perform the essential job functions? DISCLAIMER I hereby certify that all statements on this form are true and complete and that any misstatement or omission will subject me to disqualification or dismissal. This, the day of,

22 STATISTICAL INFORMATION The confidential information collected in this section is for statistical purposes only, and in no way has any bearing on the processing or outcome of an employment application. Application Date: First Initial: Last Address: City: State: Zip: Home Work SSN: Date of Birth: Cell: Race: Position applied for: Deputy Sheriff Detention Officer Dispatcher Administrative Other: Are you a veteran? Yes No Are you a disabled veteran? Yes No If yes, provide disability rating as a percentage %: How did you hear about the agency? Advertisement Job Service Employment Agency County Employee Career Fair Location: Other Specify: 22