New Castle County Police Candidate Background Investigation Questionnaire - Revised 01/14/2016

Sep 14, 2026

New Castle County Division of Police provides a mandatory Police Candidate Background Investigation Questionnaire for applicants seeking employment. The document explains why requested information is required, how responses become part of a permanent record, and emphasizes that answers must be typed or clearly printed in black ink. It details use of Social Security Number for records and lawful checks, outlines equal-opportunity policy, and describes a competitive hiring process using neighborhood checks, urinalysis, and polygraph testing. It stresses accuracy, complete disclosure, and consequences for omissions or deception.

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POLICE CANDIDATE’S BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION QUESTIONNAIRE

Instructions for Completing the Questionnaire

Required Documents for Submission

New Castle County Division of Police POLICE CANDIDATE’S BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION QUESTIONNAIRE Applicant’s Full Name: Applicant’s Address ☐ Home phone Applicant’s Cell Phone Number ☐ Cellphone (home phone if no cell and/or work number) ☐ Work phone Applicant’s Email Address Date Completed Revised 01/14/2016 New Castle County Police Candidate BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION QUESTIONNAIRE The New Castle County Division of Police conducts background investigations on all potential employees to inquire into their suitability for employment. The information that is requested in this booklet is necessary in order to conduct the investigation and it becomes a part of your permanent record. All information must be typed or neatly printed by the applicant in black ink only. Additionally, the completion of this questionnaire is mandatory to receive consideration for employment. Illegible or incomplete packets will not be accepted. We require that you provide us with your Social Security Number in order to maintain accurate and complete records. The New Castle County Division of Police may also use your Social Security Number to make requests for information about you, but only where permitted by law. The information we collect using your Social Security Number will be used for employment purposes only. The New Castle County Division of Police is committed to a policy of equality of opportunity for all prospective and current employees regardless of race, color, creed, sex, age, national origin, or disability and does not discriminate on any such basis with respect to its activities, programs or policies. Information we collect about you may also be given to federal, state, and local agencies for checking on law violations or other lawful purposes. The hiring process to become a public safety employee is an extremely competitive endeavor that requires our agency to identify the most highly qualified applicants for employment. An overwhelming number of qualified applicants will be competing for a limited number of positions. Our community expects and demands that we employ only those individuals who possess the highest degree of integrity, judgment, maturity and credibility in their personal background. The process will include extensive neighborhood checks, urinalysis, and polygraph testing. The importance of the accuracy and thoroughness of your responses to the questions contained within this document are vital. Any negative factor contained in the information will be evaluated in terms of the circumstances and facts surrounding it and its degree of relevance to the job. The omission of information, or indications of deception will not be tolerated, and in all probability will result in your removal from this process, and future processes with the New Castle County Police Division of Police. Therefore, it is to your advantage to respond to all requested information openly. This agency will not consider individuals for employment who are less than honest and forthright. We will verify all information provided during both the polygraph examination and the background investigation. Any information that is knowingly withheld will be identified. BACKGROUND QUESTIONNAIRE INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read all sections of this questionnaire carefully before completing. 2. All answers must be typed or neatly printed. (This is a tab and fill PDF Form) 3. Answer all questions completely and accurately. Incomplete booklets will not be accepted. If additional space is required, use the continuation pages located in the back of the booklet and reference any added information by section number and letter. If a question does not apply write “N/A” in the box. 4. Ensure that you sign the “Information Certification” form. 5. Answer each question thoroughly and honestly. False statements or omissions may result in immediate removal from consideration for employment, and also may result in termination from employme

FAQs

Is completing the questionnaire mandatory for employment consideration?

Yes. Completion is mandatory to receive consideration for employment, and incomplete or illegible packets will not be accepted.

How must applicants provide answers on the questionnaire?

All answers must be typed or neatly printed in black ink only, and all questions must be answered completely and accurately.

What role does the Social Security Number play in the process?

The agency requires it to maintain accurate and complete records and may use it to request information about the applicant where permitted by law, for employment purposes only.

Sep 14, 2026

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