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BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Gary Wall, Supervisor
Kim Markee, Clerk
StevenThomas, Treasurer
Anthony M. Bartolotta, Trustee
Marie E. Hauswirth, Trustee
Janet Matsura, Trustee
Mark Monohon, Trustee
5200 Civic Center Drive
Waterford, Michigan 48329-3773
Telephone: (248) 674-6252 Fax: (248) 618-7519
www.waterfordmi.gov
Mark R. Simlar
Human Resource Director
msimlar@waterfordmi.gov
PLEASE READ & FOLLOW DIRECTIONS CAREFULLY
January 5, 2021
Dear Police Applicant:
This Application and documentation of the following requirements must be returned to the Human Resource
Department by 4:00 p.m., on March 1, 2021. (We will not make copies)
Eligibility to apply for testing for Police Officer:
1. Certified or Certifiable Police Officer in the State of Michigan and documented proof of a passing score on the
M.C.O.L.E.S. Written and Physical agility tests. (or)
Currently enrolled in an accredited police academy. Must submit verification of enrollment with application.
Passing score on the M.C.O.L.E.S Written and Physical agility tests.
Proof of successful completion of the academy must be submitted within (14) fourteen days of graduation.
Without successful completion, applicant will be disqualified.
And one of the following:
A. A minimum of 60 credit hours of college from an accredited college or university (Official Transcripts)
B. Veteran with (4) four years of continuous active military service under honorable conditions within (5)
five years of application cut-off (or)
C. (2) two years employment as a certified full-time police officer in the State of Michigan as established
by M.C.O.L.E.S. within (2) two years of application cutoff.
If a sworn officer in another state, documented proof of your out of State certification taken through
M.C.O.L.E.S.
2. EMPCO, INC. written exam – passing score of 70 or better. Go to https://www.empco.net/testing/ for testing
information. Must be taken prior to application cut off.
Bonus Points: If you have military or police experience you may be eligible for Civil Service bonus points. If you wish to
receive bonus points you are required to provide documentation of any military or police experience at time of
application. Documentation for Police experience is a signed letter from your department on department letterhead
giving exact dates of full-time employment, Documentation for Military experience is your DD-214.
If you have questions about employment or the testing process, please call Human Resources at
(248) 674-6252.
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5200 Civic Center Drive
Waterford, Michigan 48329-3773
Telephone: (248) 674-6252 Fax: (248) 618-7519
www.waterfordmi.gov
Full-time Police Officer
Applications are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national
origin, age, marital status and in compliance with State and Federal regulations on handicappers
civil rights. Under the Michigan Handicappers’ Civil Rights Act, a handicapper may allege a
violation of the Act regarding the failure to accommodate only if the handicapper notifies the
employer in writing of the need for accommodation within 182 days after the date the handicapper
knew or reasonable should have known that an accommodation was needed.
PLEASE PRINT IN BLACK INK OR TYPE
DATE: ____________________
NAME: ___________________________________________________________________________
Last First Middle
ADDRESS: ________________________________________________________________________
No. Street City State Zip
TELEPHONE: _________________________________ ___________________________________
(Area Code & Home Number) (Area Code & Work Number)
EMAIL ADDRESS: _________________________________________________________________
DATES OF ABOVE RESIDENCE: ____________________________________________________
From To
S.S. Number _______ - ______ - _______ DRIVER’S LICENSE NO: ______________________
PREVIOUS ADDRESS: _____________________________________________________________
No. Street City State Zip
U.S. CITIZEN? YES ____ NO ____ HIGH SCOOL GRADUATE? YES ____ NO ____
HAVE YOU EVER BEEN ARRESTED OR CONVICTED FOR A CRIME? YES ____ NO ____
ARE YOU NOW UNDER CHARGES FOR A CRIME? YES ____ NO ____
HAVE YOU EVER BEEN DISCHARGED OR FORCED TO RESIGN YES ____ NO ____
FROM A JOB?
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LIST ALL TRAFFIC OFFENSES FOR THE LAST THREE YEARS (INCLUDE DATES):
HAVE YOU EVER HAD YOUR DRIVER’S LICENSE SUSPENDED OR REVOKED? YES ____ NO ____
HAVE YOU EVER BEEN REQUIRED TO ATTEND DRIVER SAFETY SCHOOL? YES ____ NO ____
HAVE YOU EVER BEEN INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT IN WHICH YOU RECEIVED
A TRAFFIC CITATION? YES ____ NO ____
HAVE YOU EVER BEEN IN MILITARY SERVICE? YES ____ NO ____
DATE ENTERED: _______________________ DATE OF DISCHARGE: ________________________
TYPE OF DISCHARGE: __________________ RANK UPON DISCHARGE: _____________________
BRANCH OF SERVICE: __________________
JOB CLASSIFICATION IN SERVICE & TRAINING: _____________________________________________
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
CIRCLE HIGHEST GRADE COMPLETED
HIGH SCHOOL 9 10 11 12 COLLEGE 1 2 3 4 5
HIGH SCHOOL GED? YES _____ NO _____
SCHOOL
NAME & ADDRESS
DATES MAJOR GRADE AVR.
DEGREE
G GRADE
SCHOOL
H HIGH
SCHOOL
COLLEGE
GRADUATE
SCHOOL
BUSINESS
SCHOOL
MILITARY
We do not accept faxed copies of applications or documents
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EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
LIST BELOW YOUR EMPLOYMENT HISTORY STARTING WITH YOUR PRESENT OR MOST RECENT
JOB FIRST. If ADDITIONAL SPACE IS REQUIRED, LIST ON A SEPARATE SHEET AND ATTACH TO
APPLICATION. PLEASE COMPLETE IN DETAIL.
1. EMPLOYER: _______________________________________________________________________________
ADDRESS: _____________________________________________________________________________
No. Street City State Zip
TELEPHONE NUMBER: _________________________ YOUR JOB TITLE:_______________________
DATE STARTED: ______________________________ DATE TERMINATED: ___________________
WAGES: $ ___________________ PER: ____________ SUPERVISOR’S NAME: __________________
REASON FOR LEAVING: ________________________________________________________________
2. EMPLOYER: _______________________________________________________________________________
ADDRESS: _____________________________________________________________________________
No. Street City State Zip
TELEPHONE NUMBER: _________________________ YOUR JOB TITLE:_______________________
DATE STARTED: ______________________________ DATE TERMINATED: ___________________
WAGES: $ ___________________ PER: ____________ SUPERVISOR’S NAME: __________________
REASON FOR LEAVING: ________________________________________________________________
3. EMPLOYER: _______________________________________________________________________________
ADDRESS: _____________________________________________________________________________
No. Street City State Zip
TELEPHONE NUMBER: _________________________ YOUR JOB TITLE:_______________________
DATE STARTED: ______________________________ DATE TERMINATED: ___________________
WAGES: $ ___________________ PER: ____________ SUPERVISOR’S NAME: __________________
REASON FOR LEAVING: ________________________________________________________________
4. EMPLOYER: _______________________________________________________________________________
ADDRESS: _____________________________________________________________________________
No. Street City State Zip
TELEPHONE NUMBER: _________________________ YOUR JOB TITLE:_______________________
DATE STARTED: ______________________________ DATE TERMINATED: ___________________
WAGES: $ ___________________ PER: ____________ SUPERVISOR’S NAME: __________________
REASON FOR LEAVING: ________________________________________________________________
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MAY WE CONTACT PRESENT AND/OR ALL PREVIOUS EMPLOYERS? YES _____ NO _____
LIST EXCEPTIONS AND REASONS: _______________________________________________________
LIST HOBBIES, LEISURE TIME ACTIVITIES AND INTERESTS: _______________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
LIST ALL CLUBS, FRATERNITIES, BUSINESS, PROFESSIONAL CIVIC OR OTHER ORGANIZATIONS TO
WHICH YOU BELONG: (EXCLUDE THOSE WHICH INDICATE RACE, CREED, COLOR OR NATIONAL
ORIGIN):
________________________________________________________________________________________
CHARACTER REFERENCES (EXCLUDE RELATIVES AND FORMER EMPLOYERS)
1. _____________________________________ _____________________________________
Name Address
________________________________________ _________________________________________
Telephone Number Occupation
2. _____________________________________ _____________________________________
Name Address
________________________________________ _________________________________________
Telephone Number Occupation
3. _____________________________________ _____________________________________
Name Address
________________________________________ _________________________________________
Telephone Number Occupation
CREDIT REFERENCES – (Ex: Mortgage Company, Financial Institution, Credit Card, Car loans etc.)
Name Address Telephone Number
1.________________________________________________________________________________________________________
2.________________________________________________________________________________________________________
3.________________________________________________________________________________________________________
We do not accept faxed copies of applications or documents
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WHY ARE YOU INTERESTED IN EMPLOYMENT WITH THE WATERFORD TOWNSHIP POLICE
OR FIRE DEPARTMENT?
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
.
We do not accept faxed copies of applications or documents
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AGREEMENT AND UNDERSTANDING
THE INFORMATION FURNISHED ON THIS APPLCATION AND SUPPLEMENTS THEREOF IS
COMPLETE AND ACCURATE TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE. I AUTHORIZE
WATERFORD TOWNSHIP TO VERIFY OR INVESTIGATE THIS INFORMATION AND ALSO
AUTHORIZE THE ORGANIZATIONS AND PERSONS NAMED IN THE APPLICATION TO
RELEASE INFORMATION REGARDING ME. I UNDERSTAND THAT MY FURNINSHING OF
ANY FALSE INFORMATION ON THIS OR ANY TOWNSHIP RECORD IS REASON FOR
DISQUALIFICATION AS A CANDIDATE FOR EMPLOYMENT OR CAUSE FOR TERMINATION
IF I AM EMPLOYED. I AGREE TO HOLD THE CHIEF OF POLICE, FIRE CHIEF, THE
TOWNSHIP BOARD, TOWNSHIP OFFICIALS AND THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION AND
THEIR EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS HARMLESS FROM ANY AND ALL DAMAGE THEY MIGHT
SUFFER BY REASON OF ANY ACT OR COMMISSION OF MINE.
____Placing a check in the box serves two purposes: (1) that the person filing this form is the
actual applicant (2) The person understands and agrees to this provision.
UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF THE OPEN MEETING ACT, PUBLIC ACT NO. 267 OF 1976,
PASSED BY THE STATE OF MICHIGAN AND EFFECTIVE APRIL 1, 1977, I UNDERSTAND
THE REVIEW OF MY APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT BY THE WATERFORD TOWNSHIP
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION IS SUBJECT TO AN OPEN PUBLIC MEETING.
I HEREBY REQUEST A WAIVER, SO THAT MY APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT IS NOT
REVIEWED AT A PUBLIC MEETING, BUT INSTEAD THAT MY APPLICATION REMAIN
CONFIDENTIAL UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT. BY SIGNING BELOW, THIS
MEANS I WISH TO HAVE MY APPLICATION REVIEWED IN A CLOSED MEETING.
____My application can be reviewed in an open meeting ____I do not want an open meeting
I AUTHORIZE THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF WATERFORD TO RELEASE ANY
INFORMATION (EVEN IF MORE THAN FOUR YEARS OLD) RELATING IN ANY WAY TO MY
EMPLOYMENT INCLUDING DISCIPLINARY REPORTS, LETTERS OF REPRIMAND OR
OTHER NOTICES OF DISCIPLINARY ACTION WHEN SUCH INFORMATION IS REQUESTED
BY ANY PROSPECTIVE OR SUBSEQUENT EMPLOYERS WITHOUT ANY OBLIGATION (BY
THEM OR YOU) TO GIVE ANY NOTICE OF SUCH DISCLOSURE.
____Placing a check in the box serves two purposes: (1) that the person filing this form is the
actual applicant (2) The person understands and agrees to this provision.
We do not accept faxed copies of applications or documents
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AGREEMENT AND UNDERSTANDING
(CONTINUED)
I UNDERSTAND THAT ANY EMPLOYMENT OFFER IS CONDITIONAL UPON THE RESULT
OF A DRUG SCREENING TEST, A POST OFFER PRE-EMPLOYMENT MEDICAL
EXAMINATION AND PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATION.
____Placing a check in the box serves two purposes: (1) that the person filing this form is the
actual applicant (2) The person understands and agrees to this provision.
IF EMPLOYED, I UNDERSTAND THAT IF I AM OR BECOME HANDICAPPED IN NEED OF
ACCOMMODATIONS FOR EMPLOYMENT, I MUST NOTIFY THE OFFICE OF FISCAL &
HUMAN RESOURCES IN WRITING WITHIN 182 DAYS AFTER THE NEED IS KNOWN OR
REASONABLY SHOULD HAVE BEEN KNOWN TO ME. FAILURE TO PROPERLY NOTIFY
THE TOWNSHIP WILL PRECLUDE ANY CLAIM THAT THE EMPLOYER FAILED TO
ACCOMMODATE THE HANDICAPPER.
____ Placing a check in the box serves two purposes: (1) that the person filing this form is the actual
applicant (2) The person understands and agrees to this provision.
I UNDERSTAND THAT, AS A CONDITION OF MY CONSIDERATION FOR EMPLOYMENT
WITH THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF WATERFORD (“TOWNSHIP”) AND AS A CONDITION
OF MY CONSIDERATION FOR EMPLOYMENT WITH THE TOWNSHIP, THE TOWNSHIP MAY
OBTAIN A CONSUMER REPORT THAT INDICATES, BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO, MY
CREDITWORTHINESS OR SIMILAR CHARACTERISTICS, EMPLOYMENT AND EDUCATION
VERIFICATION, SOCIAL SECURITY VERIFICATION, CRIMINAL AND CIVIL HISTORY,
PERSONAL INTERVIEWS, DRIVING RECORDS, ANY OTHER PUBLIC RECORDS AND ANY
OTHER INFORMATION BEARING ON MY CREDIT STANDING, CREDIT CAPACITY,
CHARACTER, GENERAL REPUTATION, PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS AND
TRUSTWORTHINESS.
I HEREBY AUTHORIZE AND CONSENT TO THE TOWNSHIP’S PROCUREMENT OF SUCH A
REPORT. I UNDERSTAND THAT, PURSUANT TO THE FEDERAL FAIR CREDIT REPORTING
ACT, THE TOWNSHIP WILL PROVIDE ME WITH A COPY OF ANY SUCH REPORT IF THE
INFORMATION IN SUCH REPORT IS, IN ANY WAY, TO BE USED IN MAKING A DECISION
REGARDING MY FITNESS FOR EMPLOYMENT WITH THE TOWNSHIP. I FURTHER
UNDERSTAND THAT SUCH REPORT WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE TO ME PRIOR TO ANY
SUCH DECISION BEING MADE, ALONG WITH THE NAME AND ADDRESS OF THE
REPORTING AGENCY THAT PRODUCED THE REPORT.
____Placing a check in the box serves two purposes: (1) that the person filing this form is the
actual applicant (2) The person understands and agrees to this provision.
We do not accept faxed copies of applications or documents
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AGREEMENT AND UNDERSTANDING
(CONTINUED)
I AGREE THAT ANY LAWSUIT AGAINST THE TOWNSHIP ARISING OUT OY MY
EMPLOYMENT OR TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT, INCLUDING BUT NOT
LIMITED TO, CLAIMS ARISING UNDER THE STATE OR FEDERAL CIVIL RIGHTS
STATUTES, MUST BE FILED WITHIN ONE YEAR OF THE EVENT GIVING RISE TO
THE CLAIMS OR BE FOREVER BARRED. I WAIVE ANY LIMITATIONS PERIOD TO
THE CONTRARY.
____Placing a check in the box serves two purposes: (1) that the person filing this form is the
actual applicant (2) The person understands and agrees to this provision.
IN CONSIDERATION OF MY EMPLOYMENT, I AGREE TO CONFORM TO THE RULES
AND REGULATIONS OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF WATERFORD. I FURTHER
ACKNOWLEDGE I WILL BE ON PROBATIONARY STATUS FROM MY DATE OF
HIRE. AS A PROBATIONARY EMPLOYEE, I AM REQUIRED TO WORK DURING THE
PROBATIONARY PERIOD WITHOUT INTERRUPTIONS. AS A PROBATIONARY
EMPLOYEE, I UNDERSTAND MY EMPLOYMENT AND COMPENSATION CAN BE
TERMINATED AT ANY TIME WITHOUT CAUSE AND WITH OR WITHOUT NOTICE
AT THE OPTION OF THE TOWNSHIP OR MYSELF. I UNDERSTAND THAT NO
OFFICER OR REPRESENTATIVE OF THE TOWNSHIP HAS THE AUTHORITY TO
ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT FOR EMPLOYMENT FOR ANY SPECIFIC PERIOD OF
TIME, OR TO MAKE ANY AGREEMENT CONTRARY TO THE FOREGOING, EXCEPT
THE TOWNSHIP SUPERVISOR, AND ANY SUCH AGREEMENT MUST BE MADE IN
WRITING, DIRECTED TO ME PERSONALLY. I FURTHER ACKNOWLEDGE THAT
AFTER MY PROBATIONARY PERIOD ENDS, I WILL BE SUBJECT TO THE TERMS
AND CONDITIONS OF A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT.
____Placing a check in the box serves two purposes: (1) that the person filing this form is the
actual applicant (2) The person understands and agrees to this provision.
We do not accept faxed copies of applications or documents
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RELEASE OF INFORMATION
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN
I hereby authorize any representative of the Charter Township of Waterford bearing this release
to obtain information from your files or other sources pertaining to my personal background
including, but not limited to, academic, athletic, achievement, attendance, personal history,
disciplinary action, medical, credit or any other records you may have regarding me. I hereby
direct you to release such information upon the request of the bearer. This release is executed
with the full knowledge and understanding that the information is for the official use of the
Charter Township of Waterford. Consent is granted for the Charter Township of Waterford to
furnish such information as is described above, to third parties in the course of the Charter
Township of Waterford fulfilling its official responsibilities with regard to my application for
employment. I hereby release you, the institution or establishment which you represent
including its officers, employees, and related personnel, both individually and collectively, from
any and all liability for damages of whatever kind, which may at any time result to me, my
heirs, family or associates because of compliance with this authorization and request to release
information, or any attempt to comply with it. Should there be any question as to the validity of
this release, you may contact me as indicated below:
FULL NAME (PRINT OR TYPE) _____________________________________________
_____________________________________ _____________________________
DATE OF BIRTH TELEPHONE NUMBER
_____________________________________ ______________________________
DRIVER’S LICENSE NUMBER SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER
______________________________________________________________________________
CURRENT ADDRESS: NUMBER & STREET NAME CITY STATE ZIP
____Placing a check in the box serves two purposes: (1) that the person filing this form is the
actual applicant (2) The person understands and agrees to this provision.
DATE
Authority: Act 78 of P.A. of 1935 Completion Voluntary
Act 155 of P.A. of 1986
We do not accept faxed copies of applications or documents
You can save and email your application with attachments to
award@waterfordmi.gov
ALL DOCUMENTS MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH YOUR APPLICATION