New Albany, MS · Union County
Police Employment Application Packet
This 13-page packet is for people applying to the New Albany Police Department and includes an employment application and authorization to release personal 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 gathers an applicant’s personal, residence, education, employment, military, and court history, along with references and supporting documents. The Police Department requires the completed application to be notarized before it will be accepted; the packet also says the applicant must sign the application and personal-information release in front of a notary. Completed materials may be mailed to the department or scanned and emailed after notarization.
Who needs it
Anyone applying for employment with the New Albany Police Department must complete the packet, provide applicable requested documents, and have the required forms notarized.
Why it needs a notary
The packet includes a jurat-style applicant statement and a personal-appearance notarial block on the release; the applicant signs both forms before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Packet
Get the New Albany Police Department application packet and read all instructions carefully.
- 2
Complete the Forms
Fill in every applicable section clearly, provide accurate information, and gather the supporting document copies requested in the packet.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary and confirm with the Police Department that it accepts remote notarization.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the applicant statement and personal-information release during the notary session, following the notary’s instructions.
- 5
Submit to the Police Department
Mail the completed notarized packet and applicable documents, or scan and email them to [email protected] as the packet instructs.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from New Albany. 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 submit the notarized police employment application?
- The packet says you may mail the completed, notarized application and applicable supporting documents to the Police Department or scan and email them to [email protected].
- Do I need to sign the application in front of a notary?
- Yes. The packet says the application must be notarized before acceptance and specifically instructs you to sign it in front of the notary. It gives the same instruction for the personal-information release.
- Can I use an online notary for this application?
- Mississippi has not authorized its own notaries to perform remote online notarizations. A commissioned online notary’s act may be recognized in Mississippi, but check with the Police Department before using remote notarization.
- What documents should I include with the application?
- Include applicable copies listed in the packet, such as identification, education records, military documents, and professional certificates. The packet says incomplete information may affect your application.
- Who should I contact if I am unsure about submission?
- The packet lists [email protected] for questions and email submissions. Confirm with the city or chancery clerk if unsure.