Elgin, TX · Bastrop County
Personal History Statement
Applicants for Elgin Police Department employment use this statement to provide personal and background information for the agency’s hiring investigation.
What this form is
This statement gathers information for a background investigation of applicants seeking employment with the agency, including law enforcement and civilian positions. Applicants provide personal details, relatives and references, education, employment-related history, and other information, then submit the completed statement and position-specific requested documents to their assigned background investigator. The instructions say incomplete applications will not be considered.
Who needs it
People applying for a position with the agency complete this statement as part of the pre-employment background investigation.
How to submit it
Place the completed statement and required documents in a sealed envelope marked “Personal and Confidential” for your assigned background investigator. The document does not provide an address or other contact details.
About notarization
This document does not require a notary; the applicant initials pages to confirm the information and signs and dates the statement.
How to submit this form
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Download the Statement
Download the Personal History Statement PDF and read the instructions before completing it.
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Complete the Questions
Type or neatly print your responses, answer truthfully, and use N/A where a question does not apply.
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Gather Required Documents
Include the documents requested for your position and applicant history; photocopies are acceptable in most cases.
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Submit to the Investigator
Place the completed materials in a sealed envelope marked “Personal and Confidential” for your assigned background investigator.
Frequently asked questions
- Who completes the Elgin Personal History Statement?
- Applicants for agency employment complete the statement for a background investigation. The form includes options for peace officer, county jailer, telecommunicator, and civilian employment.
- What information and documents does the statement request?
- It asks for personal, family, reference, and other background information. The instructions list supporting documents that may be required depending on the position and the applicant’s history.
- Do I need a notary for the Personal History Statement?
- No. This document does not require a notary; the applicant initials pages and signs and dates the statement.
- How do I submit the Personal History Statement?
- Place the completed statement and required documents in a sealed envelope marked “Personal and Confidential” for your assigned background investigator. The document does not list an address.
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This Personal History Statement doesn’t need a notary — but Texas residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.