City of Worcester

PLEASE READ BEFORE COMPLETING THIS APPLICATION

The City of Worcester does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religious creed, national origin, gender, sexual orientation as defined by law, ancestry, age, as defined by law, disability, genetic information, military status, or status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran, except where age or sex is a bonafide occupational qualification as allowed by the Civil Rights Act of 1964. No question on this Employment Application is intended to secure information to be used for such discrimination. This Employment Application will be given every consideration, but its receipt does not imply that the applicant will be employed.

The Worcester Police Department is a Civil Service department which follows the hybrid hiring regulations of the Alternative Pathway Hiring program established under M.G.L.C 31, Section 59A-59D. This application is for those seeking to add their name to the Local Register for future consideration for a position as a Police Officer. If a vacancy becomes available, the department may select candidates from the Local Register list to begin the selection process.

To ensure that your application is properly evaluated, all questions must be answered clearly, completely and accurately.

I understand that any offer of employment is conditioned upon the satisfactory completion of the verification process as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, and that the City will only hire those individuals who are legally authorized to work in the United States and who present acceptable proof of their lawful employment status and identity.

I CERTIFY THAT THE RESPONSE MADE BY ME TO THE ABOVE QUESTION IS TRUE AND COMPLETE TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE AND THAT I HAVE WITHHELD NOTHING THAT WOULD, IF DISCLOSED, AFFECT THIS EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION UNFAVORABLY.

I HEREBY ACKNOWLEDGE THAT I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THE ABOVE QUESTION.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liabilities.

THE CITY OF WORCESTER IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

THE CITY OF WORCESTER IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liabilities.

I understand that the foregoing will be verified in order to expedite my application for employment with the City of Worcester. I hereby authorize the City of Worcester to conduct a full investigation into my background.

I authorize the City to obtain my previous work records, employment records, character references, and any other information concerning character, ability and habits and all other necessary information. Further I grant authority to the keeper of these records to release said records to the City of Worcester for the purpose of making its hiring decision. I agree that the City of Worcester shall not be liable in any respect if a job offer is not extended, is withdrawn, or my employment is terminated because of false statement, omissions or answers made by me on this application. I agree that my previous employers shall not be liable with regard to any information provided by them in connection with this release.

I certify under the pains and penalty of perjury that all statements made by me on this application (and accompanying resume, and other documents, if any) are true and complete to the best of my knowledge and that I have withheld nothing, which, if disclosed, would affect application unfavorably. I understand that any false statements or material omission of fact on the application (and accompanying resume and other documents, if any) shall be grounds for rejection of this application or for immediate discharge if I am employed, regardless of the time elapsed before discovery.

I understand that receipt of this application and the granting of an interview does not imply that I will be employed.

I understand that, if offered employment, I may be subject to a drug test and a pre-placement physical by the City’s physician.

I understand that unless I attain permanent status, pursuant to MGL Chapter 31, or I am subject to a just cause provision of a collective bargaining agreement, my employment will be at-will, which means that both the City of Worcester or I are free to terminate the employment relationship at any time for any non-statutorily prohibited reason or for no reason at all, with or without notice.

I hereby acknowledge that I have read in full and understand the above statements and conditions of employment.