Dimmitt, TX · Castro County
TCOLE Personal History Statement
This personal history statement gathers background information from applicants seeking law enforcement or civilian employment with an agency.
What this form is
The TCOLE Personal History Statement is a template for an agency’s background investigation of applicants for employment or appointment. The agency decides when to complete the statement and investigation, but the document says this must happen before an applicant is appointed. Applicants provide personal, family, reference, education, employment, and other background details, along with documents requested for their position and history.
Who needs it
Applicants for peace officer, county jailer, telecommunicator, or civilian employment complete the statement as directed by the hiring agency.
How to submit it
Place the completed statement and requested documents in a sealed envelope marked “Personal and Confidential” for your assigned background investigator.
About notarization
This statement has no notary block; applicants initial each page, and the document identifies no notarized attachment or sworn related step.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Statement
Download the TCOLE Personal History Statement PDF.
- 2
Complete The Statement
Type or neatly print your answers, respond truthfully, and enter N/A where a question does not apply.
- 3
Gather Requested Documents
Include the documents requested for your position and history; photocopies are acceptable in most cases.
- 4
Submit To Your Investigator
Place the completed documents in a sealed envelope marked “Personal and Confidential” for your assigned background investigator.
Frequently asked questions
- Who completes the TCOLE Personal History Statement?
- Applicants for peace officer, county jailer, telecommunicator, or civilian employment complete it as directed by the hiring agency.
- What information does the statement request?
- It asks for personal and family details, references, and other background information. Applicants must also provide documents requested for their position and personal history.
- How do I submit the TCOLE Personal History Statement?
- Place the completed statement and requested documents in a sealed envelope marked “Personal and Confidential” for your assigned background investigator.
- Do I need a notary for the TCOLE Personal History Statement?
- No. The statement has no notary block; applicants initial each page, and the document identifies no notarized attachment or sworn related step.