Daingerfield, TX · Morris County
Personal History Statement
Applicants for law enforcement or civilian employment complete this statement to provide information for an agency background investigation.
What this form is
This statement provides information for a background investigation of people applying for law enforcement or civilian employment with an agency. The agency decides when to complete it during the pre-appointment process, but it must be completed before appointment. It asks about personal history, relatives, references, and other background details, and the instructions list supporting documents that may be required.
Who needs it
Applicants for peace officer, county jailer, telecommunicator, or civilian employment complete the statement for the hiring agency.
How to submit it
Place the completed documents in a sealed envelope marked “Personal and Confidential” for your assigned background investigator. The instructions say to contact that investigator with questions.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the signer initials pages and signs and dates the statement.
How to submit this form
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Download The Statement
Download the Personal History Statement PDF.
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Complete The Statement
Type or neatly print your answers, respond truthfully and accurately, and enter N/A when a question does not apply.
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Gather Required Documents
Include the documents requested by the hiring agency; the instructions say requirements vary by position and applicant history.
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Submit To The Investigator
Put the completed documents in a sealed envelope marked “Personal and Confidential” for your assigned background investigator.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Personal History Statement for?
- The statement supplies information for a background investigation of an applicant for agency employment. It covers personal history, relatives, references, and other background details.
- Who completes this statement?
- Applicants for peace officer, county jailer, telecommunicator, or civilian employment complete it for the hiring agency. The agency determines when to use it in the pre-appointment process.
- Do I need a notary for the Personal History Statement?
- No. This document is signed without a notary; the signer initials pages and signs and dates the statement.
- 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. Contact that investigator with questions.
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.