Newark: Police Officer Trainee - Entry & Academy Attendee (20574458) 1. Do you possess a PELLETB (POST written exam) T-score of 46.0 or higher? Or, are you enrolled in a Police Academy? (Please be prepared to upload a copy of your T-score (dated within 1 year of application), and/or a copy of your academy documentation) If no, you may take the POST written exam at The Academy. Please visit www.theacademy.ca.gov to register for the exam. Yes No 2. I understand that as part of the qualifying process for Police Officer Trainee at the City of Newark, I will be required to complete an extensive background investigation including but not limited to: personal history, work history, education, fingerprinting, conviction record, credit history, and a polygraph examination. Upon receiving a conditional offer of employment, a city-paid psychological evaluation and pre-employment medical examination, which will include testing for the presence of drugs and alcohol, will be required. Any falsification of information I provide or any failure to meet required standards will result in disqualification from further consideration in the selection process for Police Officer. Do you understand and agree to the above? Yes No 3. Further, I understand that the following are some of the potential reasons for disqualification from the selection process: • Conviction of a felony, sex crime, or larceny. • Involvement in a crime, the nature of which would impair my credibility or cause embarrassment to the City of Newark. • Use of illegal drugs either recently or extensively. • Failure to disclose prior drug use. • Failure to possess a valid Class C California drivers license with a satisfactory driving record. • Poor employment record. • Falsification of any required application or report. • Failure to have a high school diploma, G.E.D. or equivalent. • Inability to meet physical or psychological standards. • Failure to fully cooperate with the background investigation. Do you understand and agree to the above? Yes No 4. Do you possess a High School Diploma, G.E.D. or equivalent? Yes No 5. In accordance with Government Code Section 1031, effective January 1, 2023, peace officers must be legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law. are you legally authorized to work in the United States and possess paperwork to that effect? Yes No 6. Do you possess a valid California Driver's License and a satisfactory driving record? If you have a valid Driver's License for another state and can qualify for a California license, you may answer yes. Yes No 7. Will you be age 21 by date of appointment? Yes No
