Wichita Falls Police Department - Personal History Statement - Public Safety Dispatch I - Release of Information Form

Oct 4, 2026

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Personal History Statement and Release of Information Form instructions for recruitment as Public Safety Dispatch I Telecommunicator. Requires completing the Personal History Statement by the applicant’s own handwriting in legible black ink and being fully accurate, thorough, and complete, with notarized signatures. Submissions must be provided only on the day of passing CritiCall pre-employment testing; failed or late documents disqualify applicants. High school transcripts must be sent directly by schools to the Public Safety Training Center; no transcripts are accepted from applicants. Includes verification forms and detailed applicant identification, residence history for ten years, and employment history sections.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages35

Reading Time1 h 28 min

AccessFree to download

Verification and Submission Requirements

Notarization and Release of Information

CritiCall Testing and Document Deadlines

Official Transcript Submission Rules

Form Instructions

Handwriting and Ink Requirements

Accuracy and N/A Handling

Address and Date Verification

Personal History Statement Sections

Applicant Identification

Residence History (Past 10 Years)

Employment History

Personal History Statement (Page 31) and Release of Information Form (Last Page), must include your notarized signature, and must be turned in to participate in testing to move forward in the recruitment process of Public Safety Dispatch I. If you are inneedofa notary to assist you incompleting the forms, please contact our office ORa notary will be available to assist you in completing the form on the day of testing. Pre-employment typing speed minimum is 30 WPM (words per minute) and CritiCall skill testing minimum passing score of 80 is required to continue in the recruitment process. Individuals who fail to provide a completed Personal History Statement and Release of Information Form at the time of successfully passing Criticall testing will be removed from the recruitment process. No Personal History Statements or Release of Information forms will be accepted other than the day of passing Criticall pre-employment testing. High School Transcripts must be submitted directly from the school to the department. Tobe eligible to complete the hiring process for the Wichita Falls Police Department, you must have your high school transcripts submitted directly from the school to the Public Safety Training Center. NO TRANSCRIPTS WILL BE ACCEPTED DIRECTLY FROM AN APPLICANT You should contact the schools as soon as possible and arrange to have the transcripts mailed directly to: Public Safety Training Center Wichita Falls Police Dept. 710 Flood St. Wichita Falls, TX 76301. Failure to submit school transcripts is grounds for termination of your application. FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY Return Date & Time Stamp Name: Date: Time: Applicant Name ** Personal History Statements must be complete and notarized tobe considered. ** Wichita Falls Police Department Personal History Statement WICHITA FALLS POLICE DEPARTMENT 710 FLOOD STREET WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS 76301 (940) 720-5059 VERIFICATION OF DOCUMENTS You will need to provide a copy of these documents with this packet. You may need to provide more documents at a later date. 1. Official High School Transcripts Only ~~Must Be Mailed Directly to: Public Safety Training Center Wichita Falls Police Dept. 710 Flood St. Wichita Falls, TX 76301 You will need to provide a copy of the documents belowwith your completed Personal History Statement. 2. High School Diploma 3. Official College Transcripts 4. College Diploma 5. G.E.D. Certificate 6. Military Discharge Papers (DD214) 7. Proof of U.S. Citizenship (Passport or Birth Certificate) 8. Current Driver’s License or Official ID 9. Marriage License / Divorce Papers INSTRUCTIONS (Please Read These Instructions Carefully Before Proceeding) The Personal History Statement serves as the basis for a background investigation and review, which will determine your eligibility for employment as a Telecommunicator. It is essential that all information suppliedbe accurate, thorough andcomplete inall respects. Please be sure to followthese instructions while completing the Personal History Statement. (1) The applicant shall complete this Personal History Statement in his or her own handwriting. (2) The applicant must print the Personal History Statement legibly in black ink. (3) Ifa question isnot applicable to you, enter N/Ain the space provided. (4) Avoid errors by reading the directions carefully before making any entries on the form. Be sure your information is correct and in proper sequence before you begin. (5) The individual applicant is responsible for obtaining correct addresses, telephone numbers, dates and any other requested information. If you are not sure of an address, check it by personal verification. Your local library, phone company or the internet may have a directory service that may assist you. (6) An accurate and complete formwill help expedite your investigation and thereview procedure. On the other hand, deliberate omissions or falsifications w

FAQs

What must be notarized to participate in the Public Safety Dispatch I recruitment testing?

The Personal History Statement and the Release of Information Form must include your notarized signature to participate in testing.

When are the Personal History Statement and Release of Information Form accepted?

They are accepted only on the day of passing CritiCall pre-employment testing. If they are not completed and provided at that time, the applicant is removed from the recruitment process.

How must high school transcripts be submitted?

High School Transcripts must be submitted directly from the school to the department. No transcripts are accepted directly from an applicant, and they should be mailed to the Public Safety Training Center.

What typing and testing minimums are required to continue in the recruitment process?

The pre-employment typing speed minimum is 30 WPM, and the CritiCall skill testing requires a minimum passing score of 80.

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