Hamilton, GA · Harris County
Police Employment Application Packet
This 25-page packet lets applicants provide employment and background information to the Hamilton Police Department when seeking a police officer position.
- licensed online notary
- ~15 min average
- Notarized PDF emailed
What you’ll need
- Government-issued photo ID
- Webcam-enabled device (laptop or phone)
- This form, ready to upload as a PDF
What this form is
The packet includes an employment application, background questionnaire, release forms, and applicant instructions for the Hamilton Police Department’s screening process. Applicants must complete the required materials and provide listed supporting documents; the department reviews applications when a position is available. The personal inquiry waiver authorizes release of records and includes a notary section, and the packet instructs applicants not to sign notarized portions unless the notary is present.
Who needs it
People applying for a Hamilton Police Department police officer position must complete the packet and provide the supporting documents listed in its instructions.
Why it needs a notary
The personal inquiry waiver has a subscribed-and-sworn jurat and a before-me statement; the applicant signs the waiver before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application Packet
Download the Hamilton Police Department’s employment application and background questionnaire packet.
- 2
Complete The Required Sections
Fill out the application and questionnaires completely, and gather the supporting documents listed in the packet.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary for the personal inquiry waiver.
- 4
Sign During The Video Session
Leave the waiver unsigned until the notary is present, then sign during the online session.
- 5
Submit The Packet To The Department
Return the completed packet to the Hamilton Police Department in person or by U.S. mail, following its instructions.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Hamilton. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed online notary will join you on video, verify your government-issued ID, witness your signature, and apply their seal. You’ll receive the notarized PDF by email when the session ends.
Frequently asked questions
- Which part of the police application packet needs notarization?
- The personal inquiry waiver includes a before-me statement and a subscribed-and-sworn section. The packet says not to sign a portion requiring a notary unless the notary is present.
- How do I get the personal inquiry waiver notarized online?
- Complete the packet but leave the waiver’s signature area unsigned. Book with a commissioned online notary, show identification, and sign during the video session. Submit the completed packet as instructed.
- Do I need to submit supporting documents with the application?
- Yes. The instructions list a driver’s license copy, birth certificate copy, high school diploma or GED copy, and other items when applicable, including POST certifications and a military DD-214.
- Can I submit the application by email or fax?
- The packet directs applicants to return it to the Hamilton Police Department during business hours or by U.S. mail. It says not to fax or email unless a department member gives prior approval.
- Can I use an online notary for this Georgia application?
- Georgia has no remote online notarization statute of its own; Georgia law recognizes acknowledgments taken by notaries of other states (O.C.G.A. §44-2-21). Use a commissioned online notary and confirm with the city if unsure.