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With completion of this Application for Employment an investigative consumer report may be prepared whereby information is obtained through reference interviews with your former employers and friends, or other acquaintances. Such an inquiry would include information as to character, general reputation and personal characteristics. You have the right to make these request (whether oral or written) within a reasonable period of time to receive additional detailed information about the nature and scope of this investigation.
I authorize you to communicate with persons listed as references, former employers, and any others with whom you desire to check, unless I specifically state such persons as current employers not to contact that may cause tension with my employment. YOU ARE HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO MAKE ANY INVESTIGATION OF MY PERSONAL EMPLOYMENT, FINANCIAL OR ANY OTHER RELATED MATTERS CONSIDERED NECESSARY. I HEREBY RELEASE EMPLOYERS, SCHOOLS, PHYSICANS OR PERSONS FROM ALL LIABLITY IN RESPONDING TO INQUIRIES IN CONNECTION WITH MY APPLICATION – this will be done in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act of 1970 and the Consumer Credit Reporting Reform Act Of 1996. I also understand that a SLED check will be completed prior to my employment offer. Under the Code of Laws for SC, I understand I must comply with Title 40 Chapter 80 Section 40-80-20 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina for Employment of Firefighters.
I also understand I must supply a copy of my driver’s license and driving record for purposes of insurability to drive Reidville Area Fire District’s Emergency Apparatus.
If employed, I agree to engage in no outside activity which would involve a material conflict of interest with, or which could reflect adversely on Reidville Area Fire District (here after known as “the Company”). I understand this decision is to rest with the Company.
If employed, I agree to hold in strictest confidence any information concerning the Company which may come to my knowledge. In consideration of my employment, if I am employed, I agree to conform to the employment policies of the Company, and I understand that my employment and compensation can be terminated, with or without notice, at any time, at the option of either the Company or myself.
I understand that completion of this Application for Employment does not guarantee that I have been employed by the Company.
I hereby affirm that my answers to these statements and questions are true and correct to the best of my knowledge. I have not knowingly withheld any fact or circumstance that would, if disclosed, affect my application unfavorably.
I understand that any misrepresentation, deception, or false statement made in this Employment Application may result in my not being considered for employment, and if not discovered by the Company until after my becoming employed, is grounds for, and may result in, my immediate termination.
I understand that the Company requires the successful completion of a urinalysis for drug testing purposes and/or a blood alcohol test as a condition of employment. By submitting this Application for Employment, I hereby consent to either or both of said tests, at the Company's discretion.
I UNDERSTAND THAT THIS APPLICATION WILL REMAIN ACTIVE FOR SIX (6) MONTHS.