Oxford, GA · Newton County
Police Employment Application
This 18-page application packet is for people seeking employment with the City of Oxford Police Department and includes applicant information, background questions, releases, and consent forms.
- 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 collects employment, education, residence, reference, military-service, and background information from police department applicants. It also includes an authorization to release information with an applicant signature and Notary Public field, along with criminal-history consent and applicant privacy-rights forms. The form says applications remain active for no more than 60 days, and applicants may need to provide the listed supporting documents during the hiring process.
Who needs it
Anyone applying for a position with the City of Oxford Police Department should complete the application packet and provide the requested information and supporting documents.
Why it needs a notary
The information-release authorization includes an Applicant’s Signature and Notary Public field; the applicant signs that authorization before a commissioned online notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Download the City of Oxford Police Department application packet.
- 2
Fill Out The Forms
Complete the application and supporting forms, and gather the documents listed in the packet.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary for the information-release authorization.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign the authorization during the online notary video session.
- 5
Submit To The City
Follow the City of Oxford Police Department’s instructions to submit your completed packet.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Oxford. 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 application needs notarization?
- The information-release authorization on page 12 has an Applicant’s Signature and Notary Public field. The packet also contains other forms with signature fields.
- How do I notarize the information-release authorization online?
- Complete the application, then book a session with a commissioned online notary. Sign the authorization during the video session and follow the city’s instructions for submitting the packet.
- Do I need to notarize every signature in this packet?
- The form text shows a Notary Public field on the information-release authorization, while other pages have separate signature fields. Confirm which pages the department requires notarized; confirm with the city if unsure.
- Can I use an online notary for this Georgia form?
- Georgia has no remote online notarization statute of its own. Georgia law recognizes acknowledgments taken by notaries of other states under O.C.G.A. §44-2-21. Ask the city whether it will accept your notarized authorization.