APPLICANTS FOR EMPLOYMENT WITH THE CITY OF EDMOND

The City of Edmond is an equal opportunity employer. Edmond does not discriminate against employees and/or potential employees. Adverse action based upon an applicant’s and/or employee’s race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, national origin, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and military service is expressly prohibited. No decision affecting the terms, conditions and/or benefits of employment with the City of Edmond is based upon an individual’s membership in any of the aforementioned protected classes.

The application process with the City of Edmond is strictly regulated by several local, state and federal employment guidelines/regulations. While we have made every effort to simplify and expedite the selection process, many equal opportunity, affirmative action and merit system provisions must be monitored.

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING GUIDELINES CAREFULLY BEFORE COMPLETING THE APPLICATION FORM. THESE GUIDELINES ARE STRICTLY ENFORCED AND ADHERED TO.

NEPOTISM: In accordance with the City's Policy and Procedure Manual, "No two individuals related by blood or marriage to the third degree shall be employed within the same lines of supervision or work unit in a department. Relatives of department heads and division heads shall not be hired within the same department.”

DRIVING STANDARDS: If the position for which you are applying has, as an essential job function, or may require driving a City vehicle, you must possess or obtain a properly classified, valid Oklahoma Driver's License and your driving record must meet the these driving standards:

No more than three (3) points on your driving record.
Possess the proper classification of driver's license for the job for which you are applying.
Possess and maintain a valid Oklahoma Driver's License during the course of your employment with the City, and maintain a driving record with no more than three (3) points as set out in line one (1) above.
Must meet the approval of the City’s insurance carrier.

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION: If you are tentatively selected for employment with the City, the Human Resources Department will conduct a background investigation of your credentials prior to your being appointed to a position with the City.

DRUG SCREEN TEST: You will be required to take a pre-employment drug screen for employment consideration in accordance with the Oklahoma Standards for Workplace Drug and Alcohol Testing Act, the Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act and the City of Edmond Policy and Procedures Manual, Article 11.

IMMIGRATION REFORM AND CONTROL ACT OF 1986: In accordance with the United States Code, Title 8, Section 132A, the City of Edmond must verify every individual's eligibility for employment in the United States. The Department of Homeland Security and the United States Department of Labor require you to furnish the City of Edmond with document verification of employment eligibility. If you are extended an offer of employment, you will be required to furnish such documentation. Failure to furnish the City of Edmond with the requested documentation will result in denying you employment with the City.

TEXTING OPT-IN FOR THE APPLICANT: As an applicant, you have the option to give permission to allow text messages to be sent directly to your mobile phone in reference to job opportunities that you apply for with the City of Edmond. If you choose to opt-in, please note that data rates may apply (for SMS only). You will only receive a text if there is an action taken on your application (i.e., you have been selected to complete an assessment test or selected for interview, etc.). To opt-in, you must include your ten (10) digit phone number with NO dashes, otherwise your number will be invalid. You can opt-out of receiving text messages by updating your "presence" in your account information.

I certify that the answers given herein are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that false or misleading statements/answers will disqualify me from employment consideration.

The background information supplied by an applicant for an open position will be checked. This check will cover the accuracy of the data furnished and the past performance record of the candidate. I hereby authorize the City of Edmond to investigate all statements contained in this application and verify the facts claimed by me on this application. I understand that such information is confidential, and the City cannot reveal the reason for rejection.

In the event of employment, I understand that false or misleading information given in my application or interview(s) may result in discharge. I understand, also, that I am required to abide by all rules and regulations of the City.

I further understand and agree that my employment with the City of Edmond does not constitute an employment contract and that I may resign my position and voluntarily leave employment, or my employment may be terminated at any time and for any reason.

I hereby grant permission to the City of Edmond to investigate and verify any of the information included in this application, and I agree to submit to a drug test and medical examination, if required.

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