Grandview, IL · Sangamon County
Police Officer Application Packet
This 19-page packet is for people applying to the Grandview Police Department and includes an employment application, an accuracy certification, and a release of information.
- 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 an applicant’s personal history, education, work and law enforcement experience, driving and military history, and references. Applicants must submit a completed application with the listed supporting documents; the checklist also requires the certification of application accuracy and release of information to be properly signed and notarized.
Who needs it
Anyone applying for a police officer position with the Grandview Police Department must complete the packet and provide the supporting documents listed in its checklist.
Why it needs a notary
The packet has acknowledgment blocks for the application accuracy certification and release of information; the applicant signs each document before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Packet
Get the police officer application packet and review its checklist and instructions.
- 2
Complete the Application
Type or print legibly, answer every question, and gather the supporting documents listed in the checklist.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote session with a commissioned online notary for the application accuracy certification and release of information.
- 4
Sign on Video
Follow the notary’s instructions and sign the certification and release during the online session.
- 5
Submit to the Police Department
Include the completed packet and checklist documents when submitting your application to the Grandview Police Department.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Grandview. 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
- How do I get the application packet notarized online?
- Complete the packet, then book a session with a commissioned online notary. Sign the certification and release during the video session as directed, and submit the completed packet and supporting documents to the police department.
- Do I need to notarize the entire application?
- The checklist calls for the certification of application accuracy and release of information to be properly signed and notarized. The packet includes a notary acknowledgment for each of those documents.
- Can I use an online notary for this packet?
- Illinois authorizes electronic and remote notarization for its own notaries and recognizes notarial acts performed outside Illinois by an officer authorized where the act takes place. Confirm with the city or village if unsure.
- What supporting documents does the checklist request?
- The checklist requests a valid driver’s license, birth certificate, and high school diploma, official transcript, or GED documentation. It also lists military, college or trade school, and other relevant certificates or licenses when applicable.