(Conviction of a crime is not necessarily a bar to employment. Each case is considered separately based on job requirements).
You must disclose convictions, including reckless and drunk driving convictions, even if:
It happened a long time ago;
It was only a misdemeanor;
You didn’t have to go to court (your attorney went for you);
You had no jail time or the sentence was only a fine or probation
You may OMIT:
Minor traffic violations;
An arrest or detention that did not result in a conviction (Labor Code section 432.7);
An arrest, detention, processing, diversion, supervision, adjudication, or court disposition that occurred while you were subject to the process and jurisdiction of the juvenile court;
A conviction that has been judicially dismissed or ordered sealed, expunged, or statutorily eradicated pursuant to law (e.g. juvenile offense records sealed pursuant to Welfare and Institutions Code section 389 and Penal Code sections 851.7 or 1203.45);
A non-felony conviction for possession of marijuana that is two or more years old (Labor Code section 432.8).
2.
If YES, please state: 1) date, 2) charge, 3) place, 4) court, and 5) action taken in the space below.
If NO, please enter N/A.
Part II - Additional Questions (Scored)
This supplemental questionnaire will serve as the Civil Service examination for this recruitment and will be scored based on your checked responses below.
Scores received from this section will determine applicant ranking and placement on the eligible list. Resumes, letters, and other materials will not be evaluated or considered as responses to the items in the supplemental questionnaire. In addition, responses to this questionnaire will not be used for determining minimum qualifications for this position.
3.
Do you have experience as a Field Training Officer?
Yes
No
4.
Do you have experience as an assigned Officer-in-Charge?
Yes
No
5.
Do you have experience as a patrol officer?
Yes
No
6.
Do you have experience conducting preliminary and follow-up investigations?
Yes
No
7.
Do you have experience investigating major crimes?
Yes
No
8.
Do you have experience working in a specialized unit. (i.e. Narcotics, Special Enforcement Team, K-9 Unit, etc.)
Yes
No
9.
Do you have experience interviewing victims or interrogating suspects?
Yes
No
10.
Do you have experience submitting documentation to the District Attorney for prosecution?
Yes
No
11.
Do you have experience testifying and presenting evidence in court?
Yes
No
12.
Do you have experience acting as bailiff in a courtroom?
Yes
No
13.
Do you have experience serving civil and criminal subpoenas, summonses, complaints, executions, attachments, and court orders?
Yes
No
14.
Do you have experience working in a correctional facility?
Yes
No
15.
Do you have experience serving warrants and making arrests?
Yes
No
16.
Do you have experience receiving and investigating complaints of violations by or against juveniles, conferring with juveniles and their parents, and preparing citations for Juvenile Court?
Yes
No
17.
Do you have experience preparing detailed reports on all law enforcement activities?
Yes
No
18.
Do you have experience participating and making presentations related to law enforcement efforts in the community?
Yes
No
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