City of Haines City

620 East Main Street

Haines City, FL 33844
Telephone: 863-421-9927
[email protected]

The City of Haines City is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applicants for all positions equally without
regard to their race, sex, age, color, religion, creed, national origin, veteran status or any other legally protected status.
The City of Haines City is a Drug-Free Workplace. Applicants who successfully complete the initial screening process will
be required to do a pre-employment drug screen and physical. Police Department applicants will also be required to
take a Polygraph Examination. In addition, Police Dispatcher applicants will be required to complete a Psychological
Examination.
INSTRUCTIONS: PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE ALL INFORMATION.
The application must be filled out accurately and completely. Do not leave any items blank. If an item does not apply, indicate by N/A
(not applicable). If you need additional space to answer a question fully, you may include additional sheets of paper. Resumes may not
substitute for the complete application. You must attach copies of documents or certificates which support your application for your
application to be considered complete. All materials submitted become the property of the City and will not be returned. All statements
made on the application are subject to verification. A separate application must be completed for each position applied for.

POSITION APPLIED FOR:__________________________ TODAYS DATE:_______________________________________

(MUST BE A CURRENTLY OPEN POSITION)

APPLYING FOR: ____FULL TIME ____PART TIME ____TEMPORARY ____SEASONAL

PREFERRED SALARY: ___________________________
DATE AVAILABLE TO BEGIN WORK: ___________________________
HOW MAY WE CONTACT YOU?
Last Name:______________________________ First Name:_____________________________ Middle Initial: _______
Address:____________________________________________________________________________________________
City:____________________________________

State___________

Zip Code:______________________________

How long at above address? ___________________________________________________________________________

Home Phone Number:___________________

Alternate Phone Number:______________________________________

May we contact you via email? ____Yes ____No

If yes, please provide an email address : _______________________________________________________________
What is the best time to contact you? ____________________
ELIGIBILITY TO WORK
Are you over 18 years of age? ____ Yes ____No
Are you legally authorized to work in the United States? ____Yes ____No
List Alien Registration Number:___________________________ Expiration Date: _________________________________
(You will be required to provide proof of identity and/or authorization to work in the U.S. upon offer of employment.)

DRIVING HISTORY
Do you have a valid drivers license? ____Yes ____No State Issued:___________________ Class:
____________________
Drivers License Number: ___________________________________ Expiration Date: ______________________________
Has you license ever been suspended or revoked? ____Yes ____No
If yes, please provide dates and explain: __________________________________________________________________
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Since your 18th birthday, have you ever been convicted of any crime (excluding minor traffic violations)? ____Yes ____No
If yes, briefly describe the circumstances of your conviction, indicating date, nature and disposition of
case?_______________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________________
NOTE: A conviction will not necessarily disqualify you from employment. The nature, job relatedness,
severity and date of the offense are considered.
Have you ever been employed by the City of Haines City? ____Yes ____No
If so, when? ____________ Department? _________________________
Are you related to anyone employed with the City of Haines City? ____Yes ____No
If yes, state name, relationship and department: ___________________________________________________________
Have you ever been fired or forced to resign? ____Yes ____No
If yes, please explain: _________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________________
EDUCATION
School

Name and Address of

School

Course of Study

High School

Did you graduate?

Diploma/Degree Earned

x
____Yes
____No

GED Issuing Agency

Jr. College, Technical,
Vocational

____Yes ____No

College

____Yes ____No

Graduate

____Yes ____No
WORK EXPERIENCE

Please complete employment history in detail. A resume may be attached but will not be accepted in place of this
information. Please account for the last 10 years of employment. List names of employers in consecutive order beginning
with your present or last employer. Account for all periods of time including military service and periods of unemployment.
May we contact your present employer regarding your record of employment? ____Yes ____No
Employer:___________________________________

Supervisor:_______________________________

Address:_____________________________________

Phone Number: ___________________________

Your Job Title: ____________________________________________________________________________________

Major Duties:______________________________________________________________________________________

Starting Salary:$__________ Ending Salary:$____________ Dates Employed: From ________ To ______

Reason For Leaving:________________________________________________________________________________
WORK EXPERIENCE
Employer:___________________________________
Supervisor:___________________________
Address:_____________________________________

Phone Number: _______________________

Your Job Title: ___________________________________________________________________________________

Major Duties:____________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
Starting Salary:$__________ Ending Salary:$____________ Dates Employed: From ________ To ______
Reason For Leaving:________________________________________________________________________________
Employer:___________________________________

Supervisor:___________________________

Address:_____________________________________

Phone Number: _______________________

Your Job Title: ____________________________________________________________________________________

Major Duties:______________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________
Starting Salary:$__________ Ending Salary:$____________ Dates Employed: From ________ To ______
Reason For Leaving:_________________________________________________________________________________
Employer:___________________________________

Supervisor:___________________________

Address:_____________________________________

Phone Number: _______________________

Your Job Title: ___________________________________________________________________________________

Major Duties:_____________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________
Starting Salary:$__________ Ending Salary:$____________ Dates Employed: From ________ To ______
Reason For Leaving:___________________________________________________________________________________
SPECIAL SKILLS
Describe any specialized training, apprenticeships, skills and extra-curricular activities:
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Have you had any computer or word processing experience or training? ____Yes ____No
List typing speed: _________________ Last Date Tested: ___________________________

Explain in your own words, why you want to work for the City of Haines City. Give any reasons why you feel
you should be considered for the position for which you are applying.

CERTIFICATION
I am aware that any omissions, falsifications, misstatements, or misrepresentations above may disqualify me for
employment consideration and, if I am hired, may be grounds for termination at a later date. I understand that any
information that I give may be investigated as allowed by law through various sources including but not limited to a Criminal
History records search, Drivers License history, credit check, former and current employers, and personal references (Police
Department applicants). I consent to the release of information about my ability, employment history, and fitness for
employment by employers, schools, law enforcement agencies, and other individuals and organizations to investigators,
personnel staff, and other authorized employees of the City of Haines City. This consent shall continue to be effective during
my employment if I am hired. I understand that applications submitted for City employment are public records. I certify that
to the best of my knowledge and belief all of the statements contained herein and on any attachments are true, correct,
complete, and made in good faith.
If employed, I agree to conform to the rules and regulations of the City of Haines City. I understand that if hired my
employment is at-will, either party may terminate the employment relationship with or without cause or notice. I understand
that no representative of the City of Haines City, other than the City Manager has the authority to enter into any agreement
for employment for any specified period of time or make any agreement contrary to the foregoing.
Signature:__________________________________________________________________________________________

LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS

Examples: Teacher Certification, RN, LPN, PE, CPA, PHR etc.
Licensure, Certification

Number

Date Received

Expiration date

Agency

Explain in your own words, why you want to work for the City of Haines City. Give any reasons why you feel
you should be considered for the position for which you are applying.

CERTIFICATION
I am aware that any omissions, falsifications, misstatements, or misrepresentations above may disqualify me for
employment consideration and, if I am hired, may be grounds for termination at a later date. I understand that any
information that I give may be investigated as allowed by law through various sources including but not limited to a
Criminal History records search, Drivers License history, credit check, former and current employers, and personal
references (Police Department applicants). I consent to the release of information about my ability, employment history,
and fitness for employment by employers, schools, law enforcement agencies, and other individuals and organizations to
investigators, personnel staff, and other authorized employees of the City of Haines City. This consent shall continue to be
effective during my employment if I am hired. I understand that applications submitted for City employment are public
records. I certify that to the best of my knowledge and belief all of the statements contained herein and on any
attachments are true, correct, complete, and made in good faith.
If employed, I agree to conform to the rules and regulations of the City of Haines City. I understand that if hired my
employment is at-will, either party may terminate the employment relationship with or without cause or notice. I
understand that no representative of the City of Haines City, other than the City Manager has the authority to enter into
any agreement for employment for any specified period of time or make any agreement contrary to the foregoing.
Signature:__________________________________________________________________________________________
Date:______________________________________________________________________________________________

VETERANS PREFERENCE INFORMATION

Completion of the Veterans Preference section is made on a VOLUNTARY basis and kept confidential in accordance with
the Americans with Disabilities Act. Complete ONLY if claiming veterans preference.
Are you presently or have you ever been a member of the U.S. military? ____Yes ____No
If yes, Branch of
Service:________________________________________________________________________________
Date Entered: _____________________ Date Separated: ______________________
Rank: ___________________________ Specialty:_____________________________
Type of Discharge: ______________________________ % of Disability Rating if any: ____________________________
Check appropriate item to claim Veterans Preference. A DD214 or comparable document which serves as a certificate of
release or discharge claim must be furnished at the time of application.
_____1. Are you a veteran entitled to disability compensation under the laws administered by the U.S. Veterans
Administration for a disability of 30% or more; or who is receiving compensation, disability retirement benefits, or pension
by reason of public laws administered by the Veterans Administration and the Department of Defense?
_____2. Are you the spouse of a veteran who cannot qualify for employment because of a total and permanent disability,
or the spouse of a veteran missing in action, captured or forcibly detained by a foreign power?
_____3. Are you a veteran of any war who has served on active duty for at least one (1) day during a wartime period,
excluding active duty training, and who was discharged under honorable conditions from the Armed Forces of the United
States of America?
____4. Are you the un-remarried widow or widower of a veteran who died of a serviceconnected disability?
Have you claimed and been employed through veterans preference since 10/1/1987? ____Yes ____No
If yes, give name of employer: _________________________________________________________________________
Have you ever been employed by any governmental entity within the State of Florida? ____Yes ____No
Are you a resident of the State of Florida? ____Yes ____No (Veterans Preference is only available to Florida residents.)
Are you claiming Veterans Preference points? ____Yes ____No
NOTE: Under Florida Law, preference in appointment and employment shall be given, by state and its political
subdivisions, first to those persons included in items 1 & 2 above; and second to those persons included under items 3 & 4
above. If any applicant claiming veterans preference for a vacant position is not selected for the position they may file a
complaint with the Department of Veterans Affairs, P.O. Box 1437, St. Petersburg, Fl 33731. A complaint shall be filed
within 21 days after notice of a hiring decision. If a notice of hiring decision is not given, a complaint may be filed at any
time.

EEO SURVEY
PLEASE NOTE: COMPLETION OF THIS FORM IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY.
Applicants are assessed for those qualifications directly related to the job applied for without regard to race, color, religion,
sex, national origin, age, marital status, medical condition or disability. However, this information is required by the Federal
Government and is gathered for statistical purposes only. This form will be detached from your application and will be kept
separate and confidential. This form is not used in the employment selection process.
Position Applied For:___________________________________________ Date:__________________________________
Name:______________________________________________________
Address:___________________________________ City: _____________________ State:_________ Zip
Code:_________
Date of Birth:_______________________________ Gender: _______Male _________Female
Race: (Check Only One)
White

Black or African-American

American Indian/Alaskan Native

Asian /Pacific Islander

Hispanic

Other (Please Specify) ______________________________

HOW DID YOU HEAR ABOUT US?

Walk-in/City Bulletin Board

City Employee ________________________________

City of Haines City Website

Professional Publication ________________________

Lakeland Ledger

School Placement

Orlando Sentinel

Other _______________________________________

POLYGRAPH EXAMINATION
(Police Department Applicants Only)
Prior to final approval for hiring, as a police department applicant you will be required to undergo a polygraph examination
regarding your background and other aspects of your character.
The following is a list of subject areas from which polygraph questions will be drawn:
FINANCIAL STATUS
WORK RECORD
HONESTY
USE OF ALCOHOL
DRIVING RECORD
ARRESTS AND CONVICTIONS
DRUGS, NARCOTICS, AND MARIJUANA
GAMBLING
BLACKMAIL
FRIENDS, RELATIVES AND ASSOCIATES
LOYALTY TO THE UNITED STATES

APPLICATION CHECKLIST
Thank you for your interest in career opportunities with the City of Haines City. Before submitting
your application to Human Resources, please be sure to read the instructions below. Incomplete
applications will be automatically disqualified during the eligibility process. Please attach a legible
copy of the following to your completed City of Haines City application; please do not submit
original documents:
Copy of licenses and certifications
Copy of DD214 (if claiming Veterans Preference)
Copy of Valid Florida Drivers license
We appreciate your adherence to these guidelines and look forward to processing your application.
If you have any questions, please call 863-421-9929 or email your application to us at
[email protected]

DURATION OF SELECTION PROCESS

(Police Department Applicants Only)
It is impossible to state all relevant and material factors for a complete background investigation. In
each case, the City of Haines City Police Department will consider whether the applicant's
background makes him/her the best qualified candidate for employment. It is estimated that
processing the application will normally take up to (5) five weeks, depending on how soon
background information is received. Waiting on responses regarding personal references can
sometimes delay the process for up to (12) weeks. Please notify personal references, acquaintances,
as well as past and present employers, that they will be contacted by our background investigator.
This will expedite the application process.

REAPPLICATION POLICY
(Police Department Applicants Only)
Applicants applying for a City of Haines City Police Department position who are not selected must
wait six (6) months before reapplication to the same position.
There is no waiting period for applicants applying for a City of Haines City Police Department
position who are not selected, and who desire to apply for a different position within the City of
Haines City.
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PERSONAL REFERENCES & ACQUAINTANCES

(Required for ALL Police Department Applicants Only)
Personal References: Give three (3) references (not relatives, former or present employers, or school
teachers) who are responsible adults of reputable standing in their communities, such as property owners,
business or professional men or women, who have known you well for the past five (5) years.
Complete Name:

__________________________________________
(Last Name, First, Middle)

Home Address:

__________________________________________
City & State including zip code:

__________________________________________
Years Acquainted

Occupation

_______________________________

____

Home Phone:

_______________________
Business Address:

________________________________

___

City & State:

______________________________

_____

Business Phone:
Complete Name:

Home Address:

__________________________________________
(Last Name, First, Middle)

__________________________________________
Years Acquainted

Occupation

Complete Name:

City & State including zip code:

____________________________________________
Home Phone:

________

_______________________
Business Address:

______________________________

_____

City & State including zip code:

____________________________________________
Business Phone:

_____

Home Address:

__________________________________________
(Last Name, First, Middle)

__________________________________________
Years Acquainted

_________________________________________

Occupation

_________________________________________
City & State including zip code:
_____________________________________________

______

Home Phone:
_________________________________
Business Address:
___________________________________________
City & State:
________________________________________

________

___________

Business Phone: