Background Investigations Forms

The following documents must be completed and turned in upon your arrival at the Physical Ability Test (PAT):

• Physical Ability Test Waiver of Liability (PDF)(opens in new tab)
• Personal History Statement - POST 2-251 (Word)
• Supplemental Questionnaire (PDF)(opens in new tab)
• Drug Screening Questionnaire (PDF)(opens in new tab)
• If you have ever been arrested, copy of arrest report(s)

The following are additional documents you will be asked to produce only if you are selected to undergo a background investigation:

• List of Required Documents (PDF) IF you are selected for a background investigation
• Authorization to Release Information (PDF) requires notarization
• Credit Report Release (PDF)(opens in new tab)
• Detection of Deception (PDF)(opens in new tab)
• Consent Release and Hold Harmless (PDF)(opens in new tab)

Additional Information:

• Letter from the Backgrounds and Hiring Unit (PDF)(opens in new tab)
• Physical Ability Test (PDF)(opens in new tab)

For more information regarding background checks, contact:

• Captain Erica Manes, (916) 651-2083
• Lt. Perry Schultz, (916) 651-2082
• Lt. Matt Galli, (916) 651-9982