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Summary
Title:ARMS Clerk
ID:1560
Department:Records
Salary Range:Starting Salary: $38,382
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2024 New Application for Employment
JOB REQUIREMENTS
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PERSONAL
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RESIDENCES

List chronologically all residences for the past 5 years.

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EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

List chronologically all employers for the past 5 years - include summer job, part-time work, volunteer, self employment and any periods of unemployment. ALL Law Enforcement and Correctional experience should be listed regardless of when the position was held.

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EDUCATION

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ARREST HISTORY
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CITATION HISTORY
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DRIVERS LICENSE INFORMATION
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VETERAN STATUS
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NOTE: If an applicant claiming veterans' preference for a vacant position is not selected for the vacant position, he/she may file a complaint with the Florida Department of Veteran's Affairs, 11351 Ulmerton Road, Suite 311-K, Largo, FL 33778-1630.

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DRUG USE

The Hernando County Sheriff's Office is a drug free workplace and employees and applicants are subject to random drug screens

The information contained herein MAY BE a confidential medical record under Americans with Disabilities Act if the applicant is a rehabilitated drug or alcohol abuser or under F.S. 119.071(4)(b) if medical information, if disclosed, would identify the applicant

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APPLICANT'S CERTIFICATION
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 I understand that my appointment or employment will be contingent upon the results of a complete background investigation. I am aware that any omission, falsification, misstatement or misrepresentation will be the basis for my disqualification as an applicant or my dismissal from the Sheriff's Office. I further fully understand and consent to a computer voice stress analysis examination concerning the truthfulness of my responses to the information requested on this application or which is discovered as a result of the background investigation, or any physical examination or drug test. I also understand that I will be fingerprinted. I understand that this employment application shall become the property of the Sheriff's Office and that it and the information received in response to the background examination are public records.
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 I further understand and agree that if applying for a special risk or mandatory testing position, my employment or appointment will be contingent upon the results of a complete drug test and that I may be required to take drug tests during the term of my employment or appointment with the Sheriff's Office.
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 I understand that the use of drugs or alcohol is not permitted, during work or duty time, whether paid or unpaid, in all areas, including vehicles, where work is performed by employees or appointees.
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 I understand that all Candidates for employment are prohibited from the use of any tobacco products. Tobacco products include cigarettes, electronic cigarettes, cigars, vape devices, pipes, and smokeless tobacco, including chewing tobacco and snuff. Candidates shall sign an agreement affirming that they do not now, and will not in the future use *ANY* tobacco products.
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 I understand that my continued employment or appointment may be contingent upon the results of medical or psychological examinations that I may be required to take during the term of my employment, and the maintenance of personal physical fitness, to the degree necessary, to satisfactorily perform the duties of my position or assignment with the Sheriff's Office.
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 I further authorize the Sheriff's Office or agent of the Sheriff's Office, without need of further authorization, to obtain medical records allowed by law if I claim rights to payment or receipt of any benefit pursuant to state or federal law.
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 I further agree to execute any authorization as may be required by the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) for health care providers to release the necessary medical information to process my application for employment.
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 I authorize any of the persons or organizations referenced in this application to furnish information, personal or otherwise, regarding my ability and fitness for employment or appointment with the Sheriff's Office and I release all such parties from any and all liability for any damage that might result from furnishing such information to the Sheriff's Office.
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 I agree to conform to the rules, regulations and orders of the Sheriff's Office and acknowledge that these rules, regulations and orders may be changed, interpreted, withdrawn or added to by the Sheriff's Office, at its discretion, at any time and without any prior notice to me.
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 I understand an investigation will be conducted on all of the information listed on this application.

By my electronic signature, I certify that all statements made by me on this application are true, correct and complete, to the best of my knowledge.

1. Appearance and Tattoo policy
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Hernando County Sheriff's Office Appearance General Order


PURPOSE:
The purpose of this general order is to establish general appearance guidelines for personnel of the Hernando County Sheriff's Office.

SCOPE:
This order will apply to all personnel.

DISCUSSION:
It is the policy of the Hernando County Sheriff's Office that all personnel, whether civilian or sworn officers, shall present a neat, clean and professional appearance to the public while representing this office.

PROCEDURES:
•  Clothing, whether uniform or civilian, will be clean and neatly pressed and free of tears or worn areas.
•  Shoes and/or leather will be polished.
•  Insignia or other emblems will be properly placed and shined.

PERSONAL APPEARANCE:
•  Employees will use personal hygiene practices.
•  Mustaches, if worn, will be neatly groomed and in keeping with a professional appearance. Mustaches shall not extend more than 1/4 " horizontally below the corner of the mouth, nor shall it extend over the upper lip. Extreme styles are not permitted.
•  Beards or any facial hairstyles are prohibited for sworn and non-sworn uniformed personnel or personnel having public contact. Only exceptions to the rule are those limited assignments as approved by the Sheriff, i.e. Vice and SEU.
•  Beards or goatees, if worn, will be neatly groomed and in keeping with a professional appearance unless previous approval has been obtained according to assignment as noted above.
•  Tattoos are prohibited in a visible location on the neck, face, head or hands of employees. As of October 1, 2016 candidates for employment/new employees shall not have tattoos of any extremist, indecent, sexist or racist content in a visible location.
•  Tattoos located on the arms or other non-restricted areas that may be visible shall be covered when in a teaching (e.g. SRO, etc.) or public speaking capacity, including internal activities.
•  If the tattoo is below the elbow, it shall be covered when assigned to any position involving calls for service or investigation.    

The employee may choose to cover the tattoo(s) by wearing:
•  a long sleeve uniform shirt
•  a long sleeve under shirt (no logos or apparel names)
•  long pants
•  an approved arm sleeve tattoo cover
•  arm sleeve tattoo covers shall either be black to match the undershirt, or a color which closely resembles the wearer's natural skin tone

Employees shall not wear any item of ornamentation in their nose, eyebrow, tongue or any other location of their body that is visible during duty hours or any duty-related function, with the exception of permitted earrings (refer to C, below). Ornamentation shall include body piercing jewelry, intentional body mutilation or scarring, or foreign objects inserted in/under the skin.

JEWELRY AND ACCESSORIES:
Earrings:
•  Sworn male personnel are prohibited from wearing earrings while on duty.
•  Uniformed sworn female personnel may wear plain, small, close-fitting, post-type earrings, limited to two (2) per ear. All earrings shall be worn in the earlobes. Hoops or dangling earrings are not permitted while in uniform.

Hair Accessories:
•  Male employees are prohibited from wearing hair accessories while on duty.
•  Female employees: Hair clasps, barrettes or fasteners worn while in uniform will be functional, not decorative.
•  Teeth, whether natural, capped or veneer, will not be ornamented with designs, jewels, initials, etc.

Hair Styles:
•  Hair will be neatly groomed and in keeping with good taste and safety. Fashions must conform to generally accepted standards for the law enforcement community. The acceptability of an employee's hair will be based upon the criteria in this policy, and not upon the style in which the employee chooses to wear his/her hair.
•  Sworn personnel, male: Hairstyles shall present a neat, conservative and professional appearance. Hair length shall not be over the ears or longer than the top of the uniform collar.
•  Sworn personnel, female: Hairstyles shall be neat and professional in appearance. If medium or long hair is preferred, the hair shall be worn "up" and shall not fall below the collar. Ponytails are prohibited. Hairstyles shall not interfere with the proper positioning/wearing of the uniform hat.
•  Exceptions to the above stated rules may only be allowed for specialized assignments and with the approval of the Bureau Commander or Sheriff.

PERSONAL BUSINESS:
•  Employees shall not wear the Sheriff's Office uniform, nor use their official ID, for personal gain or special consideration when conducting personal business.
•  Employees shall not conduct personal business while in uniform, on or off-duty, in any manner which is intended to influence the other party. This includes, but is not limited to:
      -  Buying vehicles, property, or other major
        purchases.
      -  Requesting loans or other banking business, other
        than routine deposits or withdrawals.
      -  Routine shopping at retail or other outlets.
•  Employees in uniform are not prohibited from shopping for or buying items for immediate consumption, such as meals, gum, snacks or other small items.

Al Nienhuis, Sheriff

By signing below, I have read and agree to the terms of this document
2. Prison Rape Elimination Act Compliance
To remain compliant with the Department of Justice Standards, particularly the Prison Rape Elimination Act, the following questions are required for all internal and external positions posted (to include promotions) for the Hernando County Sheriff Office.
* Have you ever engaged in sexual abuse in a prison, jail, lockup, community confinement facility, juvenile facility, or other institution (as defined in 42 U.S.C. 1997)?
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No
* Have you ever been convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force, or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse?
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No
* Have you ever been civilly or administratively adjudicated to have engaged in the activity as described in the question above?
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Equal Opportunity Employment
We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, medical condition, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

The information provided will be used for research, reporting, statistical purposes and to monitor legal compliance. To help us comply with these government requirements, please complete the following information.

Completion of this form is voluntary and will not affect your opportunity for employment or terms or conditions of employment if hired. We appreciate your cooperation.
Gender:
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Race/Ethnicity:
American Indian or Alaska Native (Not Hispanic or Latino)
A person having origins in any of the original peoples of North America and South America (including Central America), and who maintains tribal affiliation or community attachment
Black or African American (Not Hispanic or Latino)
A person having origins in any of the Black racial groups of Africa
Hispanic or Latino
A person of Cuban, Mexican, Puerto Rican, Central or South American, or other Spanish culture or origin, regardless of race
Asian (Not Hispanic or Latino)
A person having origins in any of the original peoples of the Far East, Southeast Asia, or the Indian subcontinent including, for example, Cambodia, China, India, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Pakistan, the Philippine Islands, Thailand, and Vietnam
White (Not Hispanic or Latino)
A person having origins in any of the original peoples of Europe, North Africa, or the Middle East
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (Not Hispanic or Latino)
A person having origins in any of the original peoples of Hawaii, Guam, Samoa, or other Pacific Islands
Two or More Races (Not Hispanic or Latino)
All persons who identify with more than one of the above races
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Veteran Status: (Please check all that apply)
Individual with a Disability
An individual with a disability is a person who has a physical or mental impairment which substantially limits one or more of such person's major life activities, or who has a record of such impairment.
Vietnam Era Veteran
A person who 1) Served on active duty for a period of more than 180 days, and was discharged or released therefrom with other than a dishonorable discharge, if any part of such active duty occurred; a. in the Republic of Vietnam between February 28, 1961, and May 7, 1975; or b. between August 5, 1964, and May 7, 1975, in all other cases; or 2) Was discharged or released from active duty for a service-connected disability if any part of such active duty was performed; a. in the Republic of Vietnam between February 28, 1961, and May 7, 1975; or b. between August 5, 1964, and May 7, 1975, in all other cases.
Disabled Veteran
1) A veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or 2) A person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability.
War/Campaign/Expedition Veteran
A veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized.
Armed Forces Service Medal Veteran
A veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order No. 12985. To identify the military operations that meet this criterion, check your DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty.
Recently Separated Veteran
Any veteran during the three-year period beginning on date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U. S. military, ground, naval or air service.
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