Laguna Vista, TX · Cameron County
Applicant’s Personal History Statement
This personal history statement is completed by people applying for employment with the Laguna Vista Police Department as sworn or civilian personnel.
What this form is
The Laguna Vista Police Department uses this statement as the basis for a background investigation of employment applicants, including peace officer, county jailer, telecommunicator, and civilian positions. Applicants provide personal, family, reference, education, employment, and other background information and include the documents requested for their position. The instructions say incomplete applications will not be considered.
Who needs it
People applying for peace officer, county jailer, telecommunicator, or civilian employment with the Laguna Vista Police Department need to complete this statement.
How to submit it
Place the completed statement and requested documents in a sealed envelope marked “Personal and Confidential” for your assigned background investigator. The form lists the Laguna Vista Police Department at 122 Fernandez St, Laguna Vista, Texas 78578.
About notarization
This document is completed without a notary; the instructions request initials on pages to confirm information is complete and accurate, and the applicant just signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
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Download The Statement
Download the Applicant’s Personal History Statement PDF.
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Complete The Statement
Type or neatly print your answers, respond truthfully, and enter N/A where a question does not apply.
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Gather Requested Documents
Include the documents the hiring agency requests for your position and applicant history.
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Submit To The Investigator
Place the statement and documents in a sealed envelope marked “Personal and Confidential” for your assigned background investigator.
Frequently asked questions
- Who completes the Applicant’s Personal History Statement?
- People applying for peace officer, county jailer, telecommunicator, or civilian employment with the Laguna Vista Police Department complete this statement for a background investigation.
- What documents should I include with the statement?
- The instructions list possible documents, including identification, education, training, and military records. The hiring agency checks which documents are required based on the position and applicant’s history.
- Do I need a notary for the Applicant’s Personal History Statement?
- No. This statement is completed without a notary. The instructions ask applicants to initial pages to indicate their information is complete and accurate.
- How do I submit the Applicant’s Personal History Statement?
- Place the completed statement and requested documents in a sealed envelope marked “Personal and Confidential” for your assigned background investigator.
Need something notarized?
This Applicant’s Personal History Statement doesn’t need a notary — but Texas residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.