Application Process

PRELIMINARY INTERVIEW/INITIAL SCREENING

All applicants must apply for all job postings through the Jefferson County NEOGOV website. Once the applicant has submitted their application the training staff will contact them via email address provided by the applicant.

PERSONAL HISTORY STATEMENT

Applicants are issued a Personal History Statement requiring detailed information regarding educational background, employment history, military service, and arrest record (including traffic violations). This Personal History Statement will ask personal questions regarding your background used to determine and establish your suitability for employment.

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION

After completing the Personal History Statement, the complete folder is assigned to a background investigator who validates the information concerning the applicant which is contained in the personal history booklet. This report once completed will provide substantial data upon which a valid decision can be determined for suitability of employment. This report will insure that all required documents and correspondence is obtained and processed to validate information. It will also verify all driving records, criminal records, and employment history. It could be a temporary or permanent disqualified based on the circumstances.

POLYGRAPH EXAM

The Personal History Statement allows the applicant to answer questions regarding his/her past criminal behavior and other areas that will be covered in the Polygraph exam/interview. The applicant will be given a polygraph exam administered by a licensed polygraph examiner employed by the Sheriff's Office. This could be a temporary or permanent disqualifier based on the circumstances.

INTERVIEW

Once the applicant has completed the Polygraph Exam they will interview with the Chief, Major or the Sheriff depending on which Division they have applied. Once they have completed the interview they may or may not receive a conditional employment offer. The applicant will then complete a medical exam, drug screen, psychological exam, fingerprints and a job ready assessment test.