Department of Public Safety

Documents Needed in the Application Process

Documents needed in the application process

The following documents are required to fully complete the background packet. Before submitting your packet, you must have ALL of the required documents. An incomplete packet may result in a delay and/or disqualification from the hiring process.


1.   Copy of Valid Driver’s license/photo ID

2.  Certified Copy of your birth certificate

3.  Certified Copy of Certification of Naturalization (if you are a Naturalized Citizen)

4.   Certified Copy of court orders authorizing any name change

5.     Official Grade Transcripts from: high school, college, vocational/technical*

6.     Photocopy of P.O.S.T. certification (if currently certified)

7.  Photocopy of DD-214 for each period of Military Service (must be Member-4 copy showing lines 23-30 regarding separation and discharge information)

8.   Photocopy of Selective Service Registration Card if you are a male applicant between 18 and 26 years of age. (Proof may be obtained online from the Selective Service System Website at https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfVerification.aspx or at the Selective Service Automated Line telephone number 847-688-6888).

9.  A recent Full-Length Photograph

10.   Ten (10) references and/or acquaintances, including addresses and telephone numbers

11. Ten (10) years of residential history

12.  Work history from high school to present

13. Checking and Savings account numbers, including balances

14.   Account numbers of indebted accounts, including balances and monthly payments

 

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