1. In addition to the online application, applicants must also submit a PERSONAL HISTORY STATEMENT which will have to be printed and completed by the APPLICANT.

2. Applicants for DETENTION OFFICER must successfully complete:

• The online application, Personal History Statement, Pre-Employment Survey and Job Description for Officer.
• After online application has been submitted, the Personal History Statement, Pre-Employment Survey and Job Description shall be printed, completed by the applicant and submitted within 7 business days from the date of application. If Personal History Statements, Pre-Employment Survey and Job Description have not been received within 7 business days, the application will be disqualified.
• The Personal History Statement, Pre-Employment Survey and Job Description must be submitted to Human Resources at 916 Main St., Suite 1206, Lubbock, Texas 79408.
• A comprehensive background investigation (read about our eligibility requirements);
• An oral board (panel) interview; and
• If recommended for selection, medical and psychological examination.
• If you have applied to the Detention Division within the past year and were not selected for a position, you cannot re-apply for one year.

3. Applicants for DETENTION CLERK must successfully complete:

• The online application, Personal History Statement, Pre-Employment Survey and Job Description for Clerical.
• After online application has been completed the Personal History Statement, Pre-Employment Survey and Job Description shall be printed, completed by the applicant and submitted within 7 business days from the date of application. If Personal History Statements, Pre-Employment Survey and Job Description have not been received within 7 business days, the application will be disqualified.
• The Personal History Statement, Pre-Employment Survey and Job Description must be submitted to Human Resources at 916 Main St., Suite 1206, Lubbock, Texas 79408.
• A typing test;
• A comprehensive background investigation (read about our eligibility requirements);
• An oral board (panel) interview; and
• If recommended for selection, medical examination.
• If you have applied to the Detention Division within the past year and were not selected for a position, you cannot re-apply for one year.

ALL SECTIONS of the PERSONAL HISTORY STATEMENT, PRE-EMPLOYMENT SURVEY AND JOB DESCRIPTION must be filled out for it to be complete. If a section does not apply to the applicant they should put N/A on the appropriate line.

For questions on the Personal History Statement, feel free to call the Office of Professional and Ethical Standards at the following numbers: