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Sheriff’s Office Application for Employment

Instructions: Read instructions carefully before proceeding. Email questions to: sheriff.recruitment@co.cheshire.nh.us.
We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.
Please Select the Position You're Applying for:
PERSONAL HISTORY STATEMENT
Applicant Identification
Name*
First Middle Last
Current Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code
Phone*
Alternate Phone
Place of Birth*
City, State, and County
Driver's License No.*
Driver's License State*
Email*
Personal References
Give complete names, address, and phone number for three personal references. If you are applying for a Deputy position, please provide a minimum of five personal references. Press the Add Entry button to get started adding References.
Personal References
Personal References
Please use this field to add your personal references if the add entry field does not work for you above. Please number each entry within the box. Ensure each entry includes the following information: -First and last name -Address -Phone number -Years known
Work History
Beginning with your present or most recent job, list all employment held for the past five years*, including part-time, temporary or seasonal employment. Include all periods of unemployment. Press the Add Entry button to get started entering your history.
*For Dispatchers and Administrative positions, please share 3-5 years working experience.
*For Deputy positions, please enter at least 10 years working experience.
Work History
Work History
Please use this field to add your work history if the add entry field does not work for you above. Please number each entry within the box. Ensure each entry includes the following information: Employer- Address - Phone number - Job title - Supervisor - Name a co-worker - Date started - Date left if not currently working there - Reason for leaving.
Military Record
Have you ever served in the U.S. Armed Forces?*
- Yes
- No
If you answered yes, press the Add Entry button that will appear below to begin entering your Military Record.
Military Record
Were you ever disciplined while in the military?*
- Yes
- No
Include court-martial, captain's masts, company punishment, etc. If you answered yes, press the Add Entry button to begin entering your Military Discipline Record.
Military Discipline Record
If you received a discharge other than HONORABLE, give complete details*
Education
High School
Address
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Graduated?
- Yes
- No
GED?
- Yes
- No
Did you attend any Colleges or Universities?*
- Yes
- No
If you answered yes, press the Add Entry button that will appear below to begin entering your College/University History.
College/University History
List any other schools attended
Trade, vocational, business, etc.
Special Qualifications and Skills
Do you have any Special Licenses?*
- Yes
- No
Pilot, radio operator, scuba, etc. If you answered yes, press the Add Entry button that will appear below to begin entering your Special Licenses.
Special Licenses
List any specialized machinery or equipment you can operate
Are you fluent in any foreign language?*
- Yes
- No
If you answered yes, press the Add Entry button that will appear below to begin entering your Foreign Language Fluencies.
Foreign Language Fluency
List any other special skills or qualifications you may possess
If Dispatcher applicant, please enter Words Per Minute typing average:
Additional Questions for All Applicants
Can you legally accept employment in the United States?*
- Yes
- No
Have you ever been convicted of a felony?*
- Yes
- No
Have you ever been convicted of a crime of which domestic violence was an element?*
- Yes
- No
Are you 18 years old or older?*
- Yes
- No
Applicant's Statement*
I hereby certify that there are no willful misrepresentations, omissions, or falsifications in the foregoing statements and answers to all questions. I am fully aware that any such misrepresentations, omissions, or falsifications will be grounds for immediate rejection or termination of employment. This application will be considered active for one year.
Applicant's Agreement*
I hereby grant permission to the Cheshire County Sheriff’s Office to investigate my references and to secure additional information about me as it relates to the position I am applying for and release said County and its authorized representative from any and all liability resulting from such investigation as well as all other persons, corporations or organizations for furnishing such information.
Cover letter and resume
Your application may include a cover letter and resume. Attach them below if desired.
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