NPD Employment Application
Before you begin:
If you have never served in the military:
You must be at least 21 - 37 years of age, and you must have a minimum of a 2 year degree or 60 college credits to be able to be appointed as a police officer in the city of Northampton.
Or if you have served in the military:
Have receipt of an honorable discharge or release under honorable conditions after two (2) years of uninterrupted military service (presentation of DD-214 military discharge at time of application), and requirement to be actively enrolled at an accredited college or university, attaining at least twelve (12) credits annually until completion of Associate's degree requirements. This requirement would commence upon the successful completion of the department's Field Training and Evaluation Program.
Instructions
1. Answer every question fully and accurately.
2. As an applicant for employment the City will review, if applicable:
• Criminal Offender Record Information (C.O.R.I) and;
• Sex Offender Record Information (S.O.R.I.)
3. If an offer of employment is made to you, the City may identify that it is contingent upon the results of a medical exam and/or a background check.
4. FALSE OR MATERIALLY INACCURATE INFORMATION ON THIS APPLICATION WILL BE CAUSE FOR DISQUALIFICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT OR DISMISSAL AT ANY TIME AFTER EMPLOYMENT.
5. Read certification and releases carefully before signing.
6. If you need an alternative version of this form, please let us know.
7. This application will be kept on file for 3 (three) years.
It is the policy of the City of Northampton to afford equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, military status, sexual orientation, disability, or gender, except where age or sex is a bona fide occupational qualification as allowed by the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The City of Northampton only hires individuals authorized for employment in the United States.
Disclaimers
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 liability.
Massachusetts General Laws c.151B prohibits employers from (1) terminating or refusing to hire individuals on the basis of genetic information; (2) requesting genetic information concerning employees, applicants, or their family members; (3) attempting to induce individuals to undergo genetic tests or otherwise disclose genetic information; (4) using genetic information in any way that affects the terms and conditions of an individual’s employment; or (5) seeking, receiving or maintaining genetic
information for any non-medical purpose.
An applicant for employment with a record expunged pursuant to Section 100F, Section 100G, Section 100H or Section 100K of Chapter 276 of the General Laws may answer 'no record' to an inquiry herein relative to prior arrests, criminal court appearances, juvenile court appearances, adjudications or convictions.