Sheriff’s Office Employment Supplemental Questionnaire

Applicant Statement

I certify that my answers, including attachments, are true and complete to the best of my knowledge and that intentional misrepresentations or omissions may be cause for the rejection of my application and that if hired I may be released from employment. I agree that County of Buffalo shall not be held liable in any respect if my employment is terminated because of false, incomplete or misleading statements, answers or omissions made by me in this application.

I also authorize pertinent companies, educational institutions, current and previous employers, municipalities, licensing authority, medical institutions, or persons to give to County of Buffalo any information requested regarding my employment, character, experience and qualifications, and/or suitability for employment with County of Buffalo including a check of my fingerprints and police record for the purpose of considering my suitability for hire. I hereby forever release, discharge and covenant not to sue any person or organization for any result of providing, obtaining or acting upon such information. I understand that such information is sought with confidentiality and will not be released to me in any form whatsoever.

I understand that County of Buffalo may require me to successfully complete a pre-employment substance test as a condition of employment and that continued employment may be based on the successful completion of similar tests.

I understand that County of Buffalo may as part of the hiring process request an investigative consumer report from a third-party entity or agency including information concerning my character, general reputation, personal characteristic, credit records, and mode of living. I may make a written request to County of Buffalo to provide me with additional information regarding the nature and scope of any such report.

I understand that employment with County of Buffalo is "at will" and nothing in the interview or hiring process, this application, or County of Buffalo policies are intended to create an employment contract between myself and County of Buffalo. Employment may be terminated by either party at any time for any reason with or without notice.

I hereby release an individual or institution from any and all liability for damages of whatever kind, which may at any time result from me, my heirs, or family because of the compliance within this authorization. In addition, a copy of this authorization is as valid as the original and should be recognized as such.

I understand that County of Buffalo will contact my current employer only if I am a finalist, and that County of Buffalo will notify me prior to contacting my current employer.

County of Buffalo considers applicants for positions without regard to age, sex, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual preference, arrest and conviction record, or any other legally protected status, except where requirements constitute a bona fide occupational qualification.