La Feria, TX · Cameron County
Personal History Statement
This personal history form gathers background information from applicants seeking law enforcement or civilian employment with an agency.
At a glance
- Issued by
- City of La Feria · La Feria, Cameron County, Texas
- Notarization
- Not required: file this form without a notary.
- Official source
- cityoflaferia.com
- Blank form
- Download the PDF
- Catalogued
- Machine-readable
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What this form is
The Personal History Statement is a template for a background investigation of applicants seeking agency employment, including peace officer, county jailer, telecommunicator, and civilian positions. Applicants provide personal, family, reference, education, and employment-related information, along with other requested details. The instructions say to complete it truthfully and accurately, include required supporting documents, and return it to the assigned background investigator before appointment.
Who needs it
Applicants for peace officer, county jailer, telecommunicator, or civilian employment with an agency complete this statement as part of the background investigation.
How to submit it
Place the completed statement and requested documents in a sealed envelope marked “Personal and Confidential” and submit it to your assigned background investigator.
About notarization
This document does not require notarization; the applicant initials each page and submits the completed statement with the required supporting documents.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download the Statement
Download the Personal History Statement PDF.
- 2
Complete the Statement
Type or neatly print your responses, answer truthfully, and enter N/A when a question does not apply.
- 3
Gather Required Documents
Include the documents requested by the hiring agency; photocopies are acceptable in most cases, with exceptions noted in the instructions.
- 4
Submit to the Investigator
Place the completed statement and requested documents in a sealed envelope marked “Personal and Confidential” for your assigned background investigator.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Personal History Statement?
- No. The document does not require notarization; the applicant initials each page and submits the completed statement with the required supporting documents.
- How do I submit the Personal History Statement?
- Place the completed statement and requested documents in a sealed envelope marked “Personal and Confidential” and submit it to your assigned background investigator.
- Who completes this statement?
- Applicants for peace officer, county jailer, telecommunicator, or civilian employment with an agency complete the statement for a background investigation.
- What supporting documents should I include?
- The hiring agency checks which documents are required. The list may include identification, education, licensing, military, insurance, and training records, depending on the position and applicant's history.
Need something notarized?
This Personal History Statement doesn’t need a notary, but Texas residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.