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DuPage County Application for Employment - Public Defender

We appreciate your interest in our organization. Your help in providing us with a clear understanding of your background, education, work experience and skills will better enable us to determine whether you are a qualified candidate for the position for which you are applying. Do not list "refer to resume" on this application. Please complete this application fully and accurately. If you are unable to recall specifically any item of information requested, so indicate. All information you provide is subject to verification.

DuPage County is an equal opportunity employer and adheres to the principles and practices outlined in applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations that prohibit discrimination in employment and hiring. It is the policy and practice of the County to recruit, select, hire, train, promote, demote, terminate, compensate and administer all employment practices without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, pregnancy, or physical or mental disabilities unrelated to the ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodations (except where a bona fide occupational qualification exists).

Furthermore, the County is committed to complying with the Americans With Disabilities Act. If an applicant requests a reasonable accommodation for purposes of completing the job application process, the County reserves the right to require professional documentation to confirm the need for accommodation.

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Name*

First Name

Middle Name (optional)

Last Name

Address*

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State

ZIP Code

Phone*

Email

POSITIONS APPLIED FOR AND AVAILABILITY

1. Posting Number*

1. Job Title*

2. Posting Number

2. Job Title

3. Posting Number

3. Job Title

4. Posting Number

4. Job Title

5. Posting Number

5. Job Title

6. Posting Number

6. Job Title

Preferred Status*

Full-Time Part-Time Temporary Seasonal Intern

Desired Starting Salary*

Do you have any relatives who are currently employed in the department for which you are applying?*

No Yes

Please list relatives name/department*

Have you ever applied here before?*

No Yes

When you applied*

If yes, when?

Were you ever employed by DuPage County?*

No Yes

If yes, when were you employed at the County?*

In which Department/Division?*

Job Title*

Reason for Leaving*

If relevant to the position, please list any other languages which you can speak or read

SPECIAL TRAINING/EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

HIGH SCHOOL

Name of school*

High School Diploma/GED?*

No Yes

Add more education/training?*

No Yes

OTHER SPECIAL TRAINING/EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

Type of School *

Name of school*

Major*

Degree Earned?*

No Yes

Indicate Degree*

Years Attended From - To*

Add another school?

No Yes

Type of School *

Name of school*

Major*

Degree Earned?*

No Yes

Indicate Degree*

Years Attended From - To*

Add another school?

No Yes

Type of School *

Name of school*

Major*

Degree Earned?*

No Yes

Indicate Degree*

Years Attended From - To*

Add another school?

No Yes

Type of School *

Name of school*

Major*

Degree Earned?*

No Yes

Indicate Degree*

Years Attended From - To*

Add another school?

No Yes

Type of School *

Name of school*

Major*

Degree Earned?*

No Yes

Indicate Degree*

Years Attended From - To*

MILITARY SERVICE

Branch

Length of Service

Dates

LICENSES/CERTIFICATES

Please list any license, registration, certification, etc. which you have obtained, and currently hold, that is required for the job you are applying for

If you have not obtained a required license, registration, certification, etc. please list the anticipated date of receipt

Have you ever had a license, registration, certificate, etc., related to the position you are applying for suspended, revoked, placed on probation or lapsed for any reason ?

No Yes

If yes, please explain*

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Please list all current and previous employers, starting with your current employer. If you are not presently employed, start with your most recent employer.

Company Name*

Phone Number*

Address*

Street, City/State & Zip

Position Title*

Number of hours worked per week*

Name and Title of Immediate Supervisor*

Employment Dates

From*

To*

Are you currently working for this employer?*

No Yes

If yes, may we contact?*

No Yes

If no, please specify the reason for leaving*

List job responsibilities below*

Do you have additional employment history to enter?

No Yes

Company Name*

Phone Number*

Address*

Street, City/State & Zip

Position Title*

Number of hours worked per week*

Name and Title of Immediate Supervisor*

Employment Dates

From*

To*

Are you currently working for this employer?*

No Yes

If yes, may we contact?*

No Yes

If no, please specify the reason for leaving*

List job responsibilities below*

Do you have additional employment history to enter?

No Yes

Company Name*

Phone Number*

Address*

Street, City/State & Zip

Position Title*

Number of hours worked per week*

Name and Title of Immediate Supervisor*

Employment Dates

From*

To*

Are you currently working for this employer?*

No Yes

If yes, may we contact?*

No Yes

If no, please specify the reason for leaving*

List job responsibilities below*

Do you have additional employment history to enter?

No Yes

Company Name*

Phone Number*

Address*

Street, City/State & Zip

Position Title*

Number of hours worked per week*

Name and Title of Immediate Supervisor*

Employment Dates

From*

To*

Are you currently working for this employer?*

No Yes

If yes, may we contact?*

No Yes

If no, please specify the reason for leaving*

List job responsibilities below*

WORK AUTHORIZATION

Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?*

Yes No

Employment is subject to verification of U.S. Citizenship or immigration status in accordance with the Immigration Reform & Control Act

If you are selected for a position, please be prepared to complete paperwork which will authorize background checks which may include criminal and driving history as well as the status of applicable professional credentials. A conviction will not necessarily disqualify an applicant from further consideration.

PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES

Please list three references that are familiar with your work history and experience.

Professional Reference #1

Name*

Company*

Business Relationship*

Years Known*

Phone Number*

Job Title*

Professional Reference #2

Name*

Company*

Business Relationship*

Years Known*

Phone Number*

Job Title*

Professional Reference #3

Name*

Company*

Business Relationship*

Years Known*

Phone Number*

Job Title*

Add another professional reference?

No Yes

Professional Reference #4

Name*

Company*

Business Relationship*

Years Known*

Phone Number*

Job Title*

Add another professional reference?

No Yes

Professional Reference #5

Name*

Company*

Business Relationship*

Years Known*

Phone Number*

Job Title*

Add another professional reference?

No Yes

Professional Reference #6

Name*

Company*

Business Relationship*

Years Known*

Phone Number*

Job Title*

UPLOAD YOUR RESUME & COVER LETTER

Upload your resume

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Upload a cover letter (optional)

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PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING BEFORE SIGNING

I hereby certify that all information contained in my resume and/or application is true, accurate, and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. I agree and understand that any false statements, misrepresentations, or omissions of fact contained in this application, resume, and other employment documents or during my interview (if applicable) may cause rejection of my candidacy for employment and if employment has commenced, may be grounds for termination of employment with or without notice or benefits, regardless of how or when discovered.

I hereby authorize investigation of current and previous employment and education records and all pertinent information, personal or otherwise. I release DuPage County from any and all liability that might result from conducting a background investigation. I further authorize all individuals and organizations named in this application to provide the County with all information relative to such verification and release all parties from all liability for any damage that may result from furnishing the same. I understand that DuPage County reserves the right to verify criminal records information through the appropriate local, state, or federal law enforcement agencies.

I understand that DuPage County is not obligated to provide employment, nor am I obligated to accept employment. Nothing in this application, or in any prior or subsequent oral or written statement, is intended to create any contract of employment. I understand that all candidates hired are subject to satisfactorily completing a probationary period. In addition, if accepted for employment, I agree to abide by the rules and policies of DuPage County set forth in the employee handbook and/or any policy and procedure manual or other communications to employees. I understand that the County reserves the right to modify policies and procedures at any time, without notice.

I understand that if I am offered employment, it is contingent upon the results of my background check, as well as, receiving a medically acceptable evaluation for my post offer physical and/or passing a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening if a post offer physical or preemployment screening is required for the position which I am applying for. I authorize the release of the final results of any background check, post offer physical, and/or pre-employment drug and alcohol screening, and the use of those results, to DuPage County.

I hereby acknowledge that I have read, understand and agree with all of the above stated information.

Please type your name in the box below to acknowledge that all the information contained herein is true and accurate to the best of your knowledge*