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                                                                   BECOMING A POLICE OFFICER: 
                                                                               Information & Application 

                                                Civil Service Personnel Department 
                                                City of Muskegon, Michigan
                                                          933 Terrace Street ­ P. O. Box 536 
                                                          Muskegon, MI  49443-0536 
                                                          Telephone (231) 724-6716 
                                                          Fax (231) 724-4405 
                                                          Website:         
                                                                      http://www.muskegon-mi.gov 

APPLICATION DEADLINE : APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLICATION ACCEPTANCE : 
To be considered for employment as a Police Officer for the City of Muskegon, an applicant must: 

    BE A U.S. CITIZEN 
    HAVE NO FELONY CONVICTIONS (INCLUDES EXPUNGED CONVICTIONS) 
    HAVE A VALID MOTOR  VEHICLE OPERATOR LICENSE + AN ACCEPTABLE DRIVING RECORD 
    PASS A COMPREHENSIVE BACKGROUND CHECK 
    BE AT LEAST 18 YEARS OF AGE + HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR G.E.D.* 
         *(MCOLES requires that an applicant be an MCOLES Police Academy graduate; academy 
         graduate; academy admission requires an associate degree.) 

    AND 
    BE CURRENTLY EMPLOYED AS A CERTIFIED  POLICE OFFICER IN THE STATE OF MICHIGAN; 
        OR 
    BE A GRADUATE OF AN  MCOLES-APPROVED POLICE ACADEMY AND CERTIFIABLE AS A 
        POLICE OFFICER IN THE STATE OF MICHIGAN. 
         OR 
    BE ELIGIBLE FOR  MCOLES* RE-CERTIFICATION AS A POLICE OFFICER IN THE STATE OF 
        MICHIGAN; 
         OR 
    BE ELIGIBLE FOR RECIPROCAL CERTIFICATION IN THE STATE OF  MICHIGAN IF A CERTIFIED 
        POLICE OFFICER IN ANOTHER STATE; 

CONVICTIONS OF LAW VIOLATIONS AND/OR CIVIL INFRACTIONS : 
Conviction of law violations or civil infractions may serve as a basis for rejection of your 
application.  Your total record will be evaluated.  The pattern of law violations, their 
seriousness, surrounding circumstances, number and recentness will be considered 
(including expunged convictions). 
MCOLES is the Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards. Please visit the MCOLES website at 
www.mcoles.org or call (517) 322-6627 for further information. 



           Thank you for your interest in becoming a Police Officer for  
                                    the City of Muskegon. 
      Applications are accepted year-round. Every candidate is notified by mail whether or 
      not his/her application has been accepted. When the City establishes a testing date, 
      and your application is accepted, you will be notified by mail of the testing date and 
      time. Assessments are given to determine placement on the Police Officer eligibility 
      (hiring) list.  The eligibility list is valid for one year from its establishment date, and 
      an applicant's name must be on the eligibility/hiring list for further employment 
      consideration.  As vacancies occur during the life of the eligibility list, applicants in 
      the top three rankings on the list are referred for a departmental interview with the 
      Public Safety Director and his staff. 

      Additionally, any candidate receiving a contingent offer of employment must 
      successfully pass all pre-employment exams, including physical and psychological 
      assessments and an in-depth background and character investigation, prior to hire. 

      Please note that the recruitment procedure is subject to review and revision at any 
      time and that a new application must be completed and submitted for every 
      recruitment. 

      The Civil Service Commission reserves the right to amend or waive examination 
      parts. 



Final Appointment: 

1.  For final appointment as a Police Officer for the City of Muskegon, an applicant must 
   be considered as possessing good character as determined by a favorable 
   comprehensive background investigation covering all aspects of the applicant's 
   education, employment, credit history, home environment, character, general 
   reputation, and integrity.  Consideration will be given to all law violations, including 
   traffic and conservation law convictions. 

2. Candidates also must pass comprehensive pre-employment exams, which may 
   include a physical exam, back x-ray, drug/alcohol screen, and psychological exam. 



Additional MCOLES Requirements:
Disorders, Diseases or Defects : 
        Be free from any physical defects, chronic diseases, organic diseases, organic or functional 
        conditions which may tend to impair the efficient performance of a law enforcement officer's 
        duties or which might endanger the lives of others or the law enforcement officer. 
Hearing : 
        Pure tone air conduction sensitivity thresholds for each ear, as shown on the pure tone 
        audiogram, shall not exceed a hearing level of 20 decibels at any of the following frequencies: 
        500, 1000, 2000, 3000, and 4000 Hertz. 
Height/Weight : 
        Height and weight in relation to each other as indicated this by accepted medical standards. 
Mental/Emotional Disorder: 
        Be free from mental or emotional instabilities which may tend to impair the efficient performance 
        of a law officer's duties or which might endanger the lives of others or the law enforcement 
        officer. 
Physical Integrity : 
        Be free from any impediment of the senses, physically sound, and in possession of extremities. 
Color Vision : 
        Possess normal color vision. 
Corrected Vision : 
        Possess 20/20 corrected vision in each eye. 
Normal Vision Functions : 
        Possess normal visual functions in each eye. 
Reading & Writing : 
        Pass the MCOLES reading and writing examination or an approved agency equivalent 
        examination.  Once passed, you need not retest. 
Physical Fitness : 
        Pass the MCOLES physical skills performance examination or an approved agency equivalent 
        examination.  Results are good for 180 days (6 months). 
Police Training : 
        Successfully complete the MCOLES mandatory basic training curriculum. Admission to an 
        MCOLES academy requires possession of a two-year college degree (associate degree). 
Certification Examination : 
        Pass the MCOLES certification examination upon the completion of basic training. 
Medical Examination : 
        Examination by a licensed physician to determine that the applicant meets all medical standards. 
Fingerprinting : 
        Fingerprint the applicant with a search of state or federal fingerprint files to disclose criminal 
        record. 
Oral Interview : 
        Conduct an oral interview to determine applicant's acceptability for a law enforcement officer 
        position and to assess appearance, background, and the ability to communicate. 
Drug Testing : 
        Cause the applicant to be tested for the illicit use of controlled substances. 



                      The City of Muskego n is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 


                                                                                                          101303 
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                                                                          CITY OF MUSKEGON 
                                                EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY 
                                                       Open Competitive Announcement 

                                                 POLICE OFFICER 

DEPARTMENT: Police Department                                                   UNION: Police Officers Labor Council 
SALARY $33,753 Annually (Licensed Police Officer) + Full Benefits Package 
           (Increases to $50,556 over four years; rate subject to change with new contract) 

DESCRIPTION OF WORK: Under the supervision of a command officer, Police Officers serve the citizens of 
the city by protecting life and property, enforcing the law, and preserving the peace by addressing citizen 
complaints and neighborhood problems related to crime and disorder; or performs a specialized police activity 
such as criminal investigations, undercover surveillance, or community officer. 
QUALIFICATIONS :  U.S. Citizen 
   No 
                               felony 
                                       convictions 
                           Minimum 18 years of age or older + High School Diploma/G.E.D.* 
                           Valid Motor Vehicle Operator License with satisfactory driving record 
                           Able to pass a thorough Muskegon Police Department background investigation AND 
                           Be a licensed Police Officer or MCOLES Police Academy Graduate eligible for licensing 
                            (MCOLES licensing eligibility requires that an applicant be an MCOLES Police Academy graduate; academy  
                             admission requires an associate degree*) 

Anyone offered employment as a Police Officer with the City of Muskegon must pass mandatory pre-employment 
exams, which may include a physical exam, back X-ray, drug/alcohol screen, and psychological evaluation. 
EXAMINATION PARTS AND WEIGHTS:  Written Examinations - 100% 
Note: A minimum score of 60% on the exam(s) is required to qualify for placement on the eligibility list. 
THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION reserves the right to modify and/or waive examination parts. 
PURPOSE: The purpose of this examination is to establish eligibility/hiring list from which to fill vacancies in the 
City classified system during the term of the list. 
SPECIAL NOTE: Where a question arises regarding the administration of any portion of a Civil Service 
examination, such questions must be directed to the Civil Service Personnel Director (or designee) for possible 
resolution before an appeal is made to the Civil Service Commission. The City will provide reasonable 
accommodation to individuals with disabilities upon 24-hour notice to the City of Muskegon. Please contact Civil 
Service Department, 933 Terrace Street, Muskegon, MI  49443-0536 or by calling (231) 724-6716. 

LAST DATE FOR FILING APPLICATIONS: Applications accepted on a year-round basis. Testing 
will be scheduled as needed. 
NOTICE DATED: Tuesday, March 4, 2008 
                                       FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: 
                                                         City of Muskegon 
                                            Civil Service Personnel Department 
                                                933 Terrace Street, Room 206 
                                                             P O Box 536 
                                                  Muskegon, MI  49443-0536 
                                                   Telephone (231) 724-6716 
                                                Web: www.m uskegon-mi.gov 
                                     (Police Officer Application Available on Web Site) 
                    The City of Muskegon is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer 
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                     EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION  
CONSIDERATION OF YOUR APPLICATION  DEPENDS UPON THE FOLLOWING: 
1.   FULLY COMPLETED EMPLOYMENT APPLI CATION SUBMITTED BY THE DEADLINE , IF APPLICABLE ! 
            If mailed, it must be postmarked on or before the deadline date. 
            If faxed, it must be received no later than 5:00 p.m. on the deadline date. 
            If e-mailed, it must show that it was sent no later than 5:00 p.m. on the deadline date. 
            If submitting by fax or e-mail, call (231-724-6716) to verify that your application was received. 
            Please be certain to provide all requested information. 
            Incomplete applications may be disqualifie       d from further employment consideration. 
2.   OUT-OF-STATE APPLICANTS: 
            Your Driving Record : You must obtain your driving record from the state issuing your license. 
            Mail the driving record report to the Civil Service address on the front page of the application.  
            The driving record report must be on file by the application deadline date. 
3.  WHETHER OR NOT YOU MEET THE POSITION REQUIREMENTS, AS STATED ON THE JOB ANNOUNCEMENT . 
            The driving record report must be on file by the application deadline date.  
            If you do not qualify, pass the testing, and/or obtain employment, you may re-apply at the next  
            opportunity.  

FOLLOWING AN APPLICATION DEADLINE , YOU WILL BE MAILED INFORMATION ABOUT THE STATUS OF YOUR APPLICATION . 
        Please allow sufficient time to receive the notice of your application status, depending on the recruitment type. 
        Whether or not your application is accepted for employment consideration, you will be notified by mail of your 
        status. If your application is accepted, your letter also will inform you of any test date(s) and location(s). 
CANDIDATES PROGRESS IN THE RECRUITMENT AS FOLLOWS : 
        Those passing the practical/written exam(s), if given, will move on to the oral exam.  
        The oral exam is a graded panel interview; it is not a hiring interview but rather part of the recruitment.  
        Additional practical (hands-on) tests may be given for select positions. Generally these are pass/fail exams. 
SCORES FROM YOUR ORAL EXAM AND WRITTEN TEST ARE AVERAGED TO DETERMINE YOUR FINAL SCORE . 
        Your final score is used to determine your placement on the eligibility (hiring) list. 
        Candidates' names generally remain on eligibility lists at least one year. 
AS OPENINGS OCCUR, CANDIDATES IN THE HIRING LIST'S TOP 3 RANKINGS ARE REFERRED FOR DEPARTMENT INTERVIEWS . 
        Candidates are notified by mail of the interview opportunity.  
        This is the hiring interview! (Refusal of this interview may result in removal of your name from the hiring list.)  
        A candidate is hired from this group to fill a vacancy.  

         Employment opportunities are posted on the City's web site at http://www.muskegon-mi.gov/ 
                                                          or contact 
                                  City of Muskegon Civil Service Personnel Office  
                                              933 Terrace Street, Room 206 
                                                        P O Box 536 
                                                Muskegon, MI  49443-0536 
                                           Telephone Number (231) 724-6716 

       A COMPLETED APPLICATION IS REQURED FROM ALL CANDIDATES; THE CITY DOES NOT 
                      SOLICIT OR RECOGNIZE A RESUME ONLY AS AN APPLICATION 

                              APPLICATIONS REMAIN ON FILE FOR ONE YEAR FROM DATE OF RECEIPT 
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                                                                                                                       If you require special accommodation(s) in t                   esting due to a legally defined disability, 
                                                                                                                          please notify the Civil Service Department in                      writing at the time of application. 

CITY OF MUSKEGON                                                                                                                                                                        Application for Position of: 
933 Terrace Street                                                                                                                                                                      POLICE OFFICER 
P. O. Box 536                                                                                                                         _____________________________________________ 
Muskegon, MI  49443-0536  
 Telephone (231) 724-6716 
Fax 
      (231) 
                                                                                                                      724-4405                                                                                                                       _________        
The City of Muskegon is an equal opportunity employer and shall consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, 
color, sex, religion, national origin, age, height, weight, marital status, veteran status, handicap, or any other protected cl                                                                                                                                   ass. 


                                                                                                                        PERSONAL INFORMATION : 

                                                                                                                        _________________________  _______________________________________________ 
                                                                                                                        Home Phone Number                               Other Contact  (Cell number, e-mail address, etc.) 

                                                                                                                        ___________________________________ ___________________ ______  ___________ 
                                                                                                                        Street Address                                                        City                                 State           ZIP 

                                                                                                                        Date available for work: ______/_____/______  Available for                                               Full-time                Part-time 
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Temporary                Seasonal 
          Middle                                                                                                        Do you have a valid, unrestricted driver/operator license?                                                Yes                      No 
                                                                                                                          If no, please explain ________________________________________________________ 

                                                                                                                        Have you had your driver's license suspended, revoked, or restricted in the past three 
                                                                                                                        years?  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .          Yes            No 

                                                                                                                          If yes, please explain _______________________________________________________ 

                                                                                                                        ___________________________________________________   _____________________ 
                                                                                                                        Driver License Number                                                                                 State of Issue  
                                                                                                                        Do you have a valid commercial driver license?                                 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .       Yes            No 

                                                                                                                          If yes, type and endorsement(s) __________________________________ 
                                                                                                                        Have you ever worked for the City of Muskegon?                                   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .      Yes             No 

                                                                                                                          If yes, position held: ___________________________________________ 
                                                   First Name                                                             Employment date(s) ___________________________________________ 
                                                                                                                        Do you have friends and/or relatives employed by the City?                                         . . . . . . . . . .      Yes             No 

                                                                                                                          If yes, please list ______________________________________________ 
                                                                                                                        Are you 18 years of age or older?  . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .                          Yes            No 
                                                                                                                        Are you on layoff?  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .                Yes            No 
                                                                                                                        If on layoff, are you subject to recall?                      . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .      Yes            No 
                                                                                                                        Are you lawfully authorized to  work in the U.S.?  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .                                   Yes            No 
                                                                                                                         (Proof of employment eligibility will be required upon hire.) 

                                                                                                                        MILITARY SERVICE: 
                                                                                                                        Have you had any experience in the Armed Forces of the United States  
                                                                                                                        of America or in a State National Guard?  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .                               Yes            No 

                                                                                                                        If yes, Branch _______________________ Discharge Rank _______________________ 

                                                                                                                        Service Dates_____________________________________________________________ 
                                                                                                        Last Name 



EDUCATION: 
Do you possess a high school diploma or G.E.D.?                                              . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .        Yes        No 
Please give school/trade school/college information below: 
                                School Name & Location                                  Credits 
                                                                                        Earned         Graduate                                 Curriculum 
  (High School)                                                                                        Yes/No 

  (College or Trade School)                                                                            Yes/No 

  (College or Trade School)                                                                            Yes/No 

  (Other)                                                                                              Yes/No 

EMPLOYMENT: 
Have you ever been discharged or forced to resign from any position?                                                    . . .. . . . . . . .        Yes        No 
  If yes, please explain: _________________________________________________________________ 
Do you believe you can perform the job duties related to the position(s                                                ) for which you applied with 
or without accommodation?    . . .                              Yes         No   (Note: Job description available upon request.)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
  If no, please explain: __________________________________________________________________ 
YOU MUST COMPLETE THIS PART EVEN IF SUBMITTING A RESUME: 
Please list your employment and/or unemployment history. Start with your present job status and 
work backward, chronologically accounting for time periods. 
  Employer Name & Address:                                                       Dates                            Work Performed : 
                                                                   From                         To 


  Telephone Number:                                                     Hourly Rate/Salary 
                                                                   Start  Final 
  Job Title: 

  Supervisor's Name: 

                                                                                                                       Full-time 
  Reason for leaving: 
                                                                                                                      Part-time  ________ hours per week 

  Employer Name & Address:                                                       Dates                            Work Performed : 
                                                                   From                         To 


  Telephone Number:                                                     Hourly Rate/Salary 
                                                                   Start  Final 
  Job Title: 

  Supervisor's Name: 

                                                                                                                       Full-time 
  Reason for leaving: 
                                                                                                                      Part-time  ________ hours per week 



  EMPLOYMENT HISTORY (Cont'd.) 
 
     Employer Name & Address:                   Dates 
                                                                        Work Performed : 
                                       From                      To      
                                                      
                                                                         
     Telephone Number:                    Hourly Rate/Salary 

                                       Start Final 
                                                                         
     Job Title:                                                          
     Supervisor's Name:                                                       Full-time 

     Reason for leaving:                                                      Part-time      ________ hours per week 

     Employer Name & Address:                   Dates 
                                                                        Work Performed : 
                                       From                      To      
                                                      
                                                                         
     Telephone Number:                    Hourly Rate/Salary 

                                       Start Final 
                                                                         
     Job Title:                                                          
     Supervisor's Name:                                                       Full-time 

     Reason for leaving:                                                      Part-time      ________ hours per week 

     Employer Name & Address:                   Dates 
                                                                        Work Performed : 
                                       From                      To      
                                                      
                                                                         
     Telephone Number:                    Hourly Rate/Salary 

                                       Start Final 
                                                                         
     Job Title:                                                          
     Supervisor's Name:                                                       Full-time 

     Reason for leaving:                                                      Part-time      ________ hours per week 

     Employer Name & Address:                   Dates 
                                                                        Work Performed : 
                                       From                      To 
                                                                         

     Telephone Number:                    Hourly Rate/Salary             
                                       Start Final 
     Job Title:                                                          
     Supervisor's Name:                                                       Full-time 
     Reason for leaving:                                                      Part-time     ________ hours per week 

 



LAW ENFORCEMENT BACKGROUND : (Please check the appropriate box) 
 
           I am currently employed as a certified Po              lice Officer in the state of Michigan. 
 
           I have successfully completed an MCOLES-approved police academy and am certifiable as  
           a Police Officer in the state of Michigan. 
 
           I am eligible for re-certification by MCOLES as a Police Officer in the state of Michigan. 
 
           I am eligible for reciprocal certification in the state of Michigan as I am a certified Police    
           Officer in the state of _____________________________________________. 
 TRAINING AND SKILLS : 
 Describe below any specialized trai ning, apprenticeships, in ternships, skill such  as equipment operation, 
licenses, certificates, and extra -curricular activities that pertain to the position(s) for which you are applying: 
     ____________________________________________________________________________________ 
 CRIMINAL RECORD: 
 Have you ever been convicted of a crime or are you currently under charges for any felony? 
       Yes        No   If yes, provide an explanation on a separate indicating the date of the offense, the 
violation with which you were charged; name and location of the court(s), action taken/penalty imposed:  
 
Have you had any driving citation(s) related to alcohol or drugs?                              Yes     No    
If yes, provide an explanation on a separate indicating the nature of offense, date of offense, location and 
outcome:  
 Have you had any driving conviction(s) on your record other than parking tickets?    
       Yes     No    
If yes, provide an explanation on a separate indicating the nature of offense, date of offense, location and 
outcome:  
  (A conviction will not necessarily be a bar to employment. The nature and circumstances of a conviction will be considered in any  
   employment-related decision.) 
 REFERENCES: (Please list three references; do not include relatives.) 
 Name 
               Address     Telephone 
 1. _________________________________________________________________________________ 
      __________________________________________________________________________________ 
 2. __________________________________________________________________________________ 
     __________________________________________________________________________________ 
 3. __________________________________________________________________________________ 
     __________________________________________________________________________________ 






                             CITY OF MUSKEGON 

 FAIR CREDIT REPORTING ACT AUTHORIZATION & WAIVER 


         I authorize and request my former employers, references, educational 
institutions, and any credit agencies or reporting services that have information about 
me to give the City of Muskegon any information and/or opinions about me in their 
possession and which may lawfully be disclosed. I hereby waive written notice of such 
release of information and opinions, and I release such former employers, references, 
educational institutions, and credit agencies or reporting services from any liability or 
claim relating to such release of information and opinions. I also authorize and request 
federal, state, and local governmental agencies to release to the City of Muskegon any 
information requested concerning any criminal convictions on my record. A photocopy 
of this signed authorization and waiver will be valid as an original. 

         I agree that the City of Muskegon may obtain a consumer credit report about me 
in connection with my application for employment. 

         If your application is denied on the basis of information contained in a consumer 
credit report, or if an adverse action is taken against you regarding your employment 
based on information contained in a consumer credit report, you may request copy of 
the report and description of your rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act. 



__________________  ___________________________________________________ 
Date                        Applicant's Signature 





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                                             CITY OF MUSKEGON 
                               BOARD OF CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSIONERS 
                                        Civil Service Personnel Department 
933 
    Terrace 
                Street 
                                  P. 
                                                                                                                    O. 
                                                                                                                     Box 
                                                                                                                          536 
Room 
       206                                                                                  Muskegon, 
                                                                                                              MI 
                                                                                                                    49443-0536 

                     APPLICATION FOR VETERAN'S EMPLOYMENT PREFERENCE 

The City of Muskegon provides for veteran's preference for applicants who have been in active service in the armed 
forces of the United States during a recognized war period or other recognized conflict as de                  l law. 
                                                                                                 fined by federa

Applicant's Name ______________________________________________________________________________ 
                      Last Name                              M.I.                         First Name 

    I was discharged un                                                     . (If you checked this option, you are 
                              der less than honorable conditions
   not eligible for veteran's preference points.) 

    I was discharged under honorable conditions. 

    I wish to claim Veteran's Preference in Employment. 
    NOTE: In order to claim Veteran's Preference, you must fill out this form and return it with your  
      completed City of Muskegon employment application form.  
    Documentation substantiating your veteran's preference claim must be furnished at the time of  
      application AND include a copy of your DD 214, Certificate of Discharge or Separation from
      Active Duty, or if you are currently enlisted, include a copy of your military enlistment papers.  

Service Entry Date ______ - ______ - ______               Discharge Date ______ - ______ - ______ 

I wish to claim Veteran's Preference based on the following active duty: 

            World War II: 12/7/41 to 4/28/52 

            Korean Conflict: 6/27/50 to 1/31/55 

            Vietnam Conflict: 2/28/61 to 5/7/75 

            Grenada Expedition: 10/25/83 to 11/21/83 

            Persian Gulf War: 7/24/87 to present 

            Other _________________________________________________________ 

I certify that all information provided is true, correct, and complete to the best of my knowledge. I also 
understand that discovery of misrepresentation or omission of facts herein will make me ineligible for 
employment or be cause for immediate dismissal.  


_________________________________  _____________________________  ________________ 
Printed Name                                       Signature                                         Date 
                                                                                                               071304/011405 



VETERAN'S PREFERENCE:  
        Recognizing that sacrifices are made by those serving in the Armed Forces, veterans 
may receive preference over non-veterans in City hiring practices. Preference does not have as 
its goal the placement of a veteran in every vacant job; this would be incompatible with the merit 
principle of public employment. Veteran's preference points may be added to a passing final test 
score used for an open competitive referral for City employment. Entitlement to veteran's 
preference does not guarantee a job. 

VETERAN'S PREFERENCE POINTS:                   5 Points. 

        To claim veteran's preference, eligible veterans must meet the minimum training and 
experience requirements for the City position; must be capable of performing the essential 
duties of the job, with or without accommodation; and pass the City's Civil Service examination 
required for appointment. Veteran's preference may be used only once in gaining initial 
employment with the City of Muskegon 

WHO IS ELIGIBLE? 
        The veteran must have served on full-time active duty* for 90 or more consecutive days 
in the United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, or Coast Guard and have been in active 
service during a recognized war period or other recognized conflict as defined by federal law 
AND have received a form of honorable discharge/separation from the service prior to taking the 
civil service exam. 

        Anyone discharged or separated under less than honorable is NOT entitled to veteran's 
preference points. 

*Note: Active duty for training CANNOT be counted as part of the 90-day service requirement 
for veteran's preference points, such as Guard and Reserve active duty for training. 

WAR ERA VETERANS:
 World 
               War 
                    II    12/07/41 
                                                             to 
                                                              4/28/52 

 Korean 
                Conflict          6/27/50 
                                                         to 
                                                             1/31/55 

 Vietnam 
                 Conflict         2/28/61 
                                                         to 
                                                             5/7/75 
      12/31/60 
                                                             to 
                                                              5/7/75 

        Bosnia 
                    11/20/95 
                                                             to 
                                                              present 

 El 
          Salvador 
                           1/1/81 
                                                       to 
                                                             2/1/92 

 Grenada 
                  Expedition   10/25/83 
                                                             to 
                                                              11/21/83 

        Lebanon Peacekeeping Mission            6/1/83 to 12/1/87 

 Panama 
                 Expedition   12/20/89 
                                                             to 
                                                              1/31/90 

        Persian Gulf War                        7/24/87 to 8/1/90 
      12/1/95 
                                                         to 
                                                             present 

        Iraq 
                    1/1/97 
                                                       to 
                                                             present 

The above are examples of campaigns and expeditions and not an exhaustive listing of qualifying service. 
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                                          AGREEMENT AND UNDERSTANDING 
                            (Read carefully and sign below if you agree to these terms of employment.) 
         I certify that the information on this application is true, complete, and correct to the best of my knowledge and understand 
that falsification, misleading, misrepresentation, or omission of any information submitted in connection with my application or 
interview, whether in this document or not, may result in rejection of my application or, if hired, in dismissal. 
         In consideration of my employment, I agree to conform to the rules and regulations of the City of Muskegon as they may 
be amended from time to time. I also agree that the contents of any office, locker, desk, or equipment or other City property I may 
use, and any of my own property I bring onto the City's premises (including, without limitation, cars, packages, and purses) may 
be inspected by the City at any time, and I waive any claims against the company or its agents relating to such inspection. I 
understand City employment is at will unless otherwise stated in a written City document. 
         I waive written notice from my current employer and from any of my former employers regarding the disclosure of 
disciplinary reports, letters of reprimand, or other notices of disciplinary action contained in my personnel records. This waiver is 
made pursuant to the Bullard­Plawecki Employee Right-to-Know Act. 
         I authorize my references and current and former employers listed in this application to give you any and all information 
concerning my current and previous employment and any pertinent information that they may have and release all parties from any 
liability for any damages that may result from furnishing same to you. 
         I authorize the City of Muskegon to release any information relating in any way to my employment, including 
disciplinary reports, letters of reprimand, or other notices of disciplinary action when such information is required by any 
prospective or subsequent employers without any obligation by them or you to give me any notice of such disclosure. 
         I understand that any employment offer is conditional upon the drug screening test results and the post-offer pre-
employment medical examination, and I agree to submit to physical examinations permitted by law before and during my 
employment, at the request and expense of the City, and I agree to disclose all information lawfully requested at such examinations 
about my physical and mental condition and medical history. I waive any claims against the City or its agents relating to any such 
testing, or from lawful decisions made regarding my employment or termination of employment based upon the results of such 
testing or analysis.  
         If employed, I understand that if I am or become in need of accommodation(s) for employment, I must notify the City of 
Muskegon in writing within 182 days after the need is known or reasonably should have been known to me. Failure to properly 
notify the City will preclude any claim that the employer failed to make accommodation. 
         I have read, understand, and agree to the terms of each of the above statements. 

___________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ 
Date                       Signature of Applicant 

                               PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG TESTING CONSENT FORM 
         I, ____________________________, understand that the City of Muskegon, Michigan has a policy against the use, sale, 
possession, or distribution of illegal drugs or being under the influence of illegal drugs by its employees and applicants for 
employment. I further understand that the City has adopted a pre-employment drug-testing program as a method of implementing 
that policy. 
         I hereby consent to the taking of my urine, hair, blood, or breath by the City or its agents for the purpose of the above 
drug-testing program, and the testing of such samples by a testing laboratory designated by the City. I hereby further consent to the 
release of any test reports on such samples to the City and to the use of all such reports by the City in its assessment of my 
employment application. I understand that my refusal to consent to such testing will result in my disqualification from further 
consideration for employment with the City. 
         I also understand that determining my suitability or fitness for employment is within the sole discretion of the City, and 
that a positive test finding will result in my disqualification from further consideration for employment. 
         It is understood that certain medications may be identified in any drug testing, and I have completed or will complete the 
attached "Confidential Prescription/Non-Prescription Medication Form," to the best of my recollection and belief for use in the 
drug test. This form will be completed by me and placed in a sealed envelope for the sole and exclusive use of the testing 
laboratory to help ensure the accuracy of the testing procedures. 
         I release the City and the testing facility selected by the City, and the officers, directors, employees, and agents of each of 
the aforementioned, from any and all claims or potential claims or actions relating to such testing, including the taking of samples, 
the testing process, procedures, analysis, disclosure and utilization of the test results in considering my employment with the City. 
         Finally, I understand that, if hired, I am required to comply with the City's "Drug-Free Workplace Policy," and that my 
violation of said policy may result in disciplinary action, up to and including immediate termination. 
         My signature below acknowledges that I have read and understand this consent form, and I agree to be considered for 
employment with the City on the conditions set forth above. 

_____________________ _________________________________________________________________________ 
Date                          Signature of Applicant                                                                            011805 



                                   THE CITY OF MUSKEGON, MICHIGAN IS AN 
                      "EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRM ATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER" 

                            YOU ARE NOT REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THIS FORM 

The information you provide on this form is used only to study recruiting and employment patterns of the City of 
Muskegon and to determine whether information about City job opportunities is reaching all segments of the 
community. Your answers are used only to assist in future recruitment efforts. 

                                                  Thank you, 

                                                  MUSKEGON BOARD OF CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSIONERS 
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Title of job(s) applied for _____________________________________________________________________ 

   Male              Female 
                                       Highest 
                                                                             level 
                                                                                    of 
                                                                                      education 
                                                                                                  attained: 

Race/Ethnic Group:                                                       High School Diploma 

             American Indian or Alaskan Native                           G.E.D. 

            Asian                                                        1-3 years of college 

             Black or African American                                   Bachelor's degree in _______________________ 

            Hispanic or Latino                                          MA/MS degree in _________________________ 

             Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander                   Doctorate degree in ________________________ 

             Two or more races                                           Other degree in ___________________________ 

            White (Not of Hispanic Origin) 
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How did you learn about this City employment? 

   City Employee                                      City job announcement               Walk-in applicant 

   The Muskegon Chronicle                             City web site                      Professional Publication 

   Internet listing on ____________________           Career fair at __________________________________________ 

   School placement office at ____________________________________                        Other ______________________ 

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Date of Birth: __________________________________________ 

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Please indicate below the nature of any reasonable accommodation(s) you may require in order to perform the essential 
job functions, as you understand them to be, of the position for which you applied: 

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Your zip code ________________________________________ Today's date ________________________________