Lansing, Township (Ingham, MI)

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Fire Fighter / Paramedic Application and Background Authorization

PLEASE NOTE: There will be two separate submit buttons — one for the application and one for the background authorization form.
Be sure to submit the application first, then complete and submit the background authorization form separately.

APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT

CAREFUL AND THOUGHTFUL COMPLETION OF THIS APPLICATION IS AN IMPORTANT STEP IN OUR CONSIDERATION OF INDIVIDUALS FOR EMPLOYMENT. PLEASE COMPLETE THE ENTIRE APPLICATION. PRINT ININK. ASK FOR AN EXTRA PIECE OF PAPER IF YOU NEED TO CLARIFY ANY RESPONSES. YOUR APPLICATION MUST ALSO SPECIFY THE POSITION FOR WHICH YOU ARE APPLYING. STATING THAT YOU WILL DO “ANYTHING” IS INDEFINITE AND MAY RESULT IN YOUR APPLICATION NOT BEING ACCEPTED BY THE EMPLOYER. YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR SIXTY (60) DAYS.
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Name
Current Address
Previous Address

$_______ PER _________
$_______ PER _________
Do you want to work:
Have you ever applied for work with us before?

U.S. Armed Forces Service?
Were you dishonorably discharged?
Are you able to do the job for which you are applying:
Are you 18 years of age or older?
Have you ever been convicted of a crime?
(Conviction of a crime will not be an automatic bar to employment.)
Are you authorized to work in the United States?

Education

Please include Name of School, # Years Attended, City/State, and Course.
Please include Name of School, # Years Attended, City/State, and Course.
Please include Name of School, # Years Attended, City/State, and Course.
Please include Name of School, # Years Attended, City/State, and Course.

Prior Work Experience

Please include Name & Address of Employer, Dates of Employment, Reason for Leaving, Type of Work Done, Starting Pay, and Final Pay.
Please include Name & Address of Employer, Dates of Employment, Reason for Leaving, Type of Work Done, Starting Pay, and Final Pay.
Please include Name & Address of Employer, Dates of Employment, Reason for Leaving, Type of Work Done, Starting Pay, and Final Pay.
Please include Name & Address of Employer, Dates of Employment, Reason for Leaving, Type of Work Done, Starting Pay, and Final Pay.
Please include Name & Address of Employer, Dates of Employment, Reason for Leaving, Type of Work Done, Starting Pay, and Final Pay.

Business References

Please include Name, Address/Telephone Number, and occupation of reference.
Please include Name, Address/Telephone Number, and occupation of reference.
Please include Name, Address/Telephone Number, and occupation of reference.
Please include Name, Address/Telephone Number, and occupation of reference.

Please Read Carefully

1. Certification of Truthfulness. T certify that all statements on this Application for Employment are made truthfully and without evasion, and further understand and agree that such statements may be investigated and, if found to be false, will be sufficient reason for not being employed or, if employed, will result in my dismissal. 2. Authorization for Employment/Educational Information. I authorize the references listed on the Application for Employment, and any prior employer, educational institution, or any other persons or organizations to give the Charter Township of Lansing any and all information, or any other pertinent information, they may have, personal or otherwise, and release all parties from all liability for any damage that may result from furnishing any lawful information to the Charter Township of Lansing. I hereby waive written notice that employment information is being provided by any person or organization. 3. Employment at Will. IfTam hired, in consideration of my employment, I agree to abide by the rules and policies of the Charter Township of Lansing, including any change made from time to time, and agree that, subject to the provisions of any written agreement to the contrary, my employment and compensation can be terminated with or without cause, and with or without notice, at any time, at the option of either the Charter Township of Lansing or myself. I understand that no manager or other representative of the Charter Township of Lansing, other than the Township Supervisor, has any authority to enter into any agreement for employment for any specific or indefinite period of time, or to make any agreement contrary to the foregoing. Any such agreement made by the Township Supervisor must be made in writing to be effective. 4. Authorization to Work. If I am selected for hire, I will be offered employment provided I verify that I am authorized to work as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. 5. Need for Accommodation. If Tam a person with a disability who requires an accommodation to perform the job, I must notify the Charter Township of Lansing of that need within 182 days after I knew or reasonably should have known that an accommodation was needed. Failure to do so will bar me under state but not federal law from alleging that the Charter Township of Lansing has not accommodated me as required by law. 6. Criminal Records Check. I agree to execute an authorization for the Charter Township of Lansing to secure criminal conviction history from the appropriate law enforcement agency should the Charter Township of Lansing determine it is necessary to do so. 7. Release of Medical Information. I authorize every medical doctor, physician or other healthcare provider to provide any and all information, including but not limited to, all medical reports, laboratory reports, x-rays or clinical abstracts relating to my previous health history or employment in connection with any examination, consultation, test or evaluation. Therebyrelease every medical doctor, healthcare personnel and every other person, firm, officer, corporation, association, organization or institute which shall comply with the authorization or request made in this respect from any and all liability. [understand that 1 will be asked to sign a HIPAA Disclosure Authorization Form to be sent to my physician and/or other healthcare providers once a job offer has been made. 8. Physical Exam and Drug and Alcohol Testing. I agree that if a job offer is made to me I will, before commencing employment, take a physical exam and authorize the Charter Township of Lansing or its designated agent(s) to withdraw specimen(s) of my blood, urine or hair for chemical analysis. One purpose of this analysis is to determine or exclude the presence of alcohol, drugs or other substances. Tunderstand that decisions concerning my employment will be made as a result of this test. I further authorize any physician or entity conducting such testing to release the results of such testing to the Charter Township of Lansing. 9. Psychological/Physical Testing. If offered employment, I agree to submit to any psychological or physical testing which ‘may be necessary to determine my ability to perform the job for which Tambeing considered. I further authorize any physician or entity conducting such medical examination to release the results of such examination to the Charter Township of Lansing. 10. Driving Record Check. If applying for a position that requires driving a Charter Township of Lansing vehicle, I grant the Charter Township of Lansing and its agents the authority to make investigations and inquiries of my driving record. 11. Fringe Benefits. In accepting employment with the Charter Township of Lansing, I agree to accept all fringe benefits when eligible as provided now or in the future. I understand that it is my responsibility to provide documentation for verification of eligibility for fringe benefits as well as information regarding mailing address, telephone numbers or contact arrangements, withholding exemptions and dependent information. The Charter Township of Lansing shall rely on the most recent information for all purposes. 12. Limitation of Action. Iagree that I shall not commence any action or other legal proceeding relating to my employment or the termination thereof more than six (6) months after the event complained of, and I voluntarily waive any statute of limitations to the contrary. 13. Consideration of Employment. Iunderstand that my Application will be considered pursuant to the Charter Township of Lansing’s normal procedures for a period of SIXTY (60) DAYS. If I AM STILL INTERESTED IN EMPLOYMENT THEREAFTER, I MUST REAPPLY. I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND ITEMS #1 THROUGH #13 ABOVE, AND ACKNOWLEDGE THAT WITH MY SIGNATURE BELOW.
I have read and understand items #1 through #13 above, and acknowledge that with my signature below.
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I give the Charter Township of Lansing permission to check my background for any criminal history, driving record, and current and/or past employers, for the purpose of consideration of future employment with the Charter Township of Lansing Fire Department.
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Sex:
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Requirements for Firefighters

1. Must have a valid Michigan Operators License, with the address on your application matching your license. 2. Must have a good driving record. 3. Must be at least 18 years of age. 4. Must be certified as a Firefighter I in the State of Michigan, or a state licensed Emergency Medical Technician or higher. 5. Must be in good physical condition and show proof (if required) by a slip from a doctor. 6. Must pass a written and physical ability test (if required). 7. Must be willing to spend time training and responding to emergency alarms. 8. Hair must be above the collar, and no beards are allowed 9. Must serve a one (1) year probationary period. 10. Must be able to pass an extensive background investigation.