INSTRUCTIONS TO LATERAL ENTRY APPLICANTS

Your application for lateral entry to the Oakwood Public Safety Department consists of the following steps:

1. 1. Completion of an Oakwood Application for Employment.
2. 2. Completion of the Personal Questionnaire.
3. 3. Submission of copies of all related professional certifications.
4. 4. Response to these three questions – each response to be between 250 - 400 words.
   1. A. Write a brief auto-biographical sketch.
   2. B. Explain why you are applying for this position. What specific assets would you bring to our community?
   3. C. Discuss three (3) people/events which have had the greatest influence on your life.
5. 5. All application materials must be received by the Oakwood Personnel Office by 4:00 P.M., on Friday, October 11, 2024.

Following submission and review of your application materials, you may be contacted and scheduled for an oral interview. The top candidates identified during the oral interview process will be required to undergo a series of pre-employment evaluations including a background check, polygraph exam, psychological evaluation and additional oral interviews with selected members of the safety department, including the Public Safety Director. In addition to the pre-employment evaluations already outlined, the top candidate will be required to successfully complete a comprehensive medical exam, including a drug screen.