Bourbon, IN · Marshall County
Police Officer Application and Personal History Statement
This nine-page application packet is for people seeking reserve, part-time, or full-time officer positions with the Bourbon Police Department and includes notarized personal-records and reimbursement documents.
- 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, education, employment, residence, and reference information for a Bourbon Police Department officer application. It also includes an authorization for the department to obtain and review personal records and a reimbursement agreement for applicants who attend the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy. The application instructions say applicants must submit the application and required documents and complete the listed hiring steps.
Who needs it
People applying for a reserve, part-time, or full-time officer position with the Bourbon Police Department need to complete the application packet and its required documents.
Why it needs a notary
The personal-records authorization and reimbursement agreement each carry a sworn-and-subscribed jurat; the applicant must sign both before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application Packet
Download the Bourbon Police Department officer application packet and review its instructions and required documents.
- 2
Fill Out the Application
Complete the personal history sections and prepare the records authorization and reimbursement agreement, but do not sign the notarized documents yet.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary and have the unsigned documents ready.
- 4
Sign During the Video Session
Sign the authorization and agreement in front of the notary during the online session.
- 5
Submit the Packet
Submit the completed packet and required documents to the Bourbon Police Department as directed.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Bourbon. 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 parts of the application need notarization?
- The personal-records authorization and the reimbursement agreement each say the applicant’s signature must be notarized and include a sworn-and-subscribed-before-me block.
- How do I get the application packet notarized online?
- Complete the packet, but leave the notarized signatures unsigned. Book a commissioned online notary, sign the required documents during the video session, then submit the packet as instructed by the police department.
- Do I need to notarize the entire application?
- The form specifically marks the personal-records authorization and reimbursement agreement for notarization. It does not say that every application page needs notarization; confirm with the city or town if unsure.
- Can I use an online notary for this Indiana form?
- Indiana law provides for a remote notary public endorsement for Indiana notaries under IC 33-42-17, and IC 33-42-9-8 recognizes certain notarial acts by authorized officers of another state. Use a commissioned online notary and check that the department accepts the completed documents.