De Soto, MO · Jefferson County
Police Department Employment Application
This 15-page application collects personal, education, employment, and background information from people applying to the De Soto Police Department as police officers or communications officers.
- 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 application includes a certificate authorizing the department to obtain background information, a personal history questionnaire, and a sworn applicant statement. The form says the certificate must be signed in the presence of a notary; applicants complete the questionnaire and indicate the position they are seeking. The department states that incomplete applications will not be accepted, processed, or evaluated.
Who needs it
People applying to the De Soto Police Department for a police officer or communications officer position use this application and complete its background questionnaire.
Why it needs a notary
The applicant signs the certificate of applicant and authorization for release of information before a notary, using the form’s “Subscribed and sworn before me” jurat.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the 15-page Police Department employment application from the city’s form page.
- 2
Complete The Application
Fill in the requested information and identify whether you are applying as a police officer or communications officer.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a video appointment with a commissioned online notary for the certificate and authorization page.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign the certificate in the notary’s presence and take the oath or affirmation for the jurat.
- 5
Submit The Application
Submit the completed application and requested documents to the De Soto Police Department according to its instructions.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from De Soto. 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 police application notarized online?
- Complete the application, then book a video appointment with a commissioned online notary. Sign the certificate of applicant and authorization for release of information during the notarization.
- Do I need to sign the application in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form says the certificate of applicant and authorization for release of information must be signed in the presence of a notary.
- Which part of the application does the notary notarize?
- The notary block follows the applicant’s certificate and authorization. It says “Subscribed and sworn before me,” so the applicant takes an oath or affirmation before signing.
- Can I use an online notary for this form?
- Missouri authorizes remote online notarization by its notaries under RSMo §486.1100 to §486.1205. A commissioned online notary can notarize the applicant’s sworn signature by video; confirm with the city or town if unsure.