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Read these instructions prior to completing application. If you have any questions about the application or information requested, you should inquire of the Personnel Department prior to completion. If you find any information requested to be objectionable or offensive to you, please state your reasons for same in lieu of answering the question.

THE CITY OF NEWPORT, KENTUCKY IS AN EQUAL OPPORUNTITY EMPLOYER AND DOES NOT DSICRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, SEX, COLOR, RELIGION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE, DISABILITY OR VETERAN STATUS IN EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES AND BENEFITS. 

Overview of the hiring and employment process: This application is but one part of the hiring and employment process. Other parts may include an interview, an employment examination or test, physical, alcohol/drug test and a demonstration of an ability to perform the essential functions of the job. If you need an accommodation in order to complete any part of the hiring and employment process, please call the following number: (859) 655-6349. 

Prior to completing this application be sure to read the JOB DESCRIPTION of the position for which you are applying. As you complete this application, please bear in mind the following: 

- We reserve the right to check all information for accuracy and completeness. 

- All applications for employment are a matter of public record. 

- If you need accommodation in order to complete this application, please notify the municipality. 

- Police Department Applicants requires completion of PART VI. 

- Fire Department Applicants requires completion of PART VII. 

- POLICE AND FIRE APPLICANTS NEED TO ATTACH THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION TO THEIR APPLICATION:

1) Birth Certificate 

2) High School Diploma or GED 

3) Military Discharge (if applicable) 

4) Driver’s License

WAIVER OF RESPONSIBILITY RELATED TO TESTING FOR PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES 

I fully understand that the duties of the Fire Department personnel are physically demanding. Further that I am required to participate in and pass a most rigorous physical capabilities testing process. This series of tests, conducted during one day and/or evening, includes such exercises as sit ups, running one and one half miles, swimming, treading water, pushups, pull ups, lifting and carry weights (up to 125 pounds) and other similar exercises. Knowing of these demands of comparative testing, I proclaim that I am physically and psychologically fit to perform and to participate in such testing; and FURTHER, that I absolve the City of Newport, or their representatives of any and all responsibility relating to such testing directly related to any past, or preexisting, or current conditions, known that might result in injury, in any form, as a result of such testing. I, alone, assume full responsibility.

 FIRE DEPARTMENT APPOINTMENT AGREEMENT 

I have been fully informed concerning COMMISSIONERS ORDINANCE NO. O-87-64, which stipulates that all Fire Department appointees agree to reimburse the City of Newport, Kentucky for their training expenses as set out in said Ordinance IF: (A) They terminate their employment within three years of their appointment date and (B) IF, within that period of three years they become employed by another governmental unit or entity as a member of the Fire service. 

Specific Stipulations: AN APPOINTEE WHO: 

5. Works in their appointed service for more than three years from their appointment date shall be free of all training expense reimbursement obligations. 

6. Accepts employment, as described above, after their second anniversary date, but prior to the start of their third year shall receive a credit for the sum of forty-five hundred dollars ($4,500.00).

7. Accepts employment, as described above, after their first anniversary date, but prior to the start of their second year shall receive a credit for the sum of three thousand dollars ($3,000.00). 

8. Accepts employment, as described above, prior to their first anniversary date, shall receive a credit for the sum of one thousand dollars ($1,000.00). 

I further acknowledge that the direct pay and non-direct pay compensation structure has been fully and carefully explained to me; and has been accepted by me as a condition of employment. 

VERIFICATION

I hereby affirm that the information provided on this application (and accompanying resume, if any) is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that falsified information or significant omissions may disqualify me and my application from further consideration for employment and may be considered justification for dismissal if discovered at a later date. 

WAIVER 

I waive any right of privilege, privacy, and/or confidentiality I may have in the information provided by references or others who I have indicated may be contacted. 

RELEASE 

I hereby release any and all individuals, companies and organizations to provide requested data to the City of Newport, Kentucky, its agents and employees, so that the City may verify the contents of this application and my suitability for employment.