How do I submit the Personal History Statement?

Place the completed documents in a sealed envelope marked “Personal and Confidential” for your assigned background investigator. The form also lists McAllen Police Department Staff Services at 1601 North Bicentennial Blvd., McAllen, TX 78501.

What supporting documents should I include?

The instructions list documents such as identification, education records, and position-specific certificates. They say required documents vary according to the position and the applicant’s history.

McAllen, TX · Hidalgo County

No notary required

Personal History Statement

This 35-page statement is for applicants seeking peace officer, county jailer, telecommunicator, or civilian employment with the McAllen Police Department.

What this form is

The McAllen Police Department uses this statement as a basis for a background investigation of employment applicants. Applicants provide personal details, education and academy history, prior law-enforcement applications, family information, references, and other requested background information. The instructions say to answer truthfully and completely, include required documents that vary by position and applicant history, and submit the completed materials in a sealed envelope marked “Personal and Confidential.”

Who needs it

Applicants for peace officer, county jailer, telecommunicator, or civilian employment with the McAllen Police Department need to complete this statement.

How to submit it

Place the completed documents in a sealed envelope marked “Personal and Confidential” and deliver it to your assigned background investigator. The form lists McAllen Police Department Staff Services at 1601 North Bicentennial Blvd., McAllen, TX 78501.

About notarization

This document is signed without a notary; the instructions request supporting documents, but do not identify any attachment or related step as notarized or sworn.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Statement
Download the McAllen Police Department Personal History Statement.
2
Complete The Questions
Type or neatly print your answers, respond truthfully and accurately, and enter N/A when a question does not apply.
3
Gather Required Documents
Include the documents requested for your position and history; the instructions say photocopies are acceptable in most cases.
4
Submit To Your Investigator
Place the completed materials in a sealed envelope marked “Personal and Confidential” for your assigned background investigator.

Frequently asked questions

Who completes the McAllen Police Department Personal History Statement?: Applicants for peace officer, county jailer, telecommunicator, or civilian employment with the McAllen Police Department complete the statement for a background investigation.
Do I need a notary for the Personal History Statement?: No. This document is signed without a notary. Its instructions request supporting documents but do not identify any attachment or related step as notarized or sworn.
How do I submit the Personal History Statement?: Place the completed documents in a sealed envelope marked “Personal and Confidential” for your assigned background investigator. The form also lists McAllen Police Department Staff Services at 1601 North Bicentennial Blvd., McAllen, TX 78501.
What supporting documents should I include?: The instructions list documents such as identification, education records, and position-specific certificates. They say required documents vary according to the position and the 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.