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Grand Rapids
Community College
Sheriff’s Corrections Academy
Pre-Service Candidate Application
Fall 2021
Applications Due by: August 23 no later than 3:00 p.m.
Please scan and email the application to criminaljustice@grcc.edu
Any Questions?
Please email us at criminaljustice@grcc.edu
Instructions for Fall 2021 Sheriff’s Corrections Academy Application
READ THIS ENTIRE DOCUMENT BEFORE PROCEEDING WITH THE APPLICATION
PROCESS.
It is the applicant’s responsibility to completely and thoroughly fill out the enclosed
application packet. This packet is due by August 23, 2021 no later than 3:00 p.m. Please scan
and email the application to criminaljustice@grcc.edu.
There are specific instructions for the completion of each form. All applications must have
all of the required information accurately and completely filled out. No partial applications
will be accepted. Any applications turned in incomplete and not in accordance with the
relevant instructions will not be reviewed.
All information must be accurate and complete. Any falsification of information, including
failure to submit information, will result in your elimination from the Sheriff’s Corrections
Academy process and potential sanctions by the Michigan Sheriff’s Coordinating and
Training Council.
No late or incomplete applications will be accepted.Introduction …………………………………………………………... 2 Table of Contents ……………………………………………………. 3 Application Timeline ………………………………………………… 4 MSCTC Hiring and Training Standards …………………………... 5 Application Instructions and Checklist…………………………….. 7 Instructions for Autobiography ……………………………………. 11 Personal History Questionnaire and Statement………………… 14 Waiver Disclaimer Exemption…………………………………….. 20 Release of Information ……………………………………………. 21
Fall 2021 GRCC Sheriff’s Corrections Academy
*Pre-Service Application Timeline
Application Open & Available at: August 2, 2021
www.grcc.edu/criminaljustice/sheriffscorrectionsacademy
Applications due – CJ Office August 23, 2021
Schedule Oral Interviews August 26, 2021
Oral Interviews August 30 – September 1
Conditional Offers September 2, 2021
Uniforms Ordered September 6, 2021
Academy Classes Begins September 13, 2021
*Pre-Service candidates are individuals that are not employed by a Corrections agency. Applicants
must verify and provide successful completion of both the LCOPAT & EMPCO tests, prior to
admission into the academy.
For additional information contact
Rachel Crapo at rcrapo@grcc.eduMSCTC HIRING STANDARDS FOR MICHIGAN
LOCAL CORRECTIONS OFFICERS
Adopted January 11, 2007
The chart below outlines the selection and employment standards published by the Michigan
Sheriff's Coordinating and Training Council (MSCTC). By law, no person shall be employed
as a corrections officer unless they fully comply with these standards. Agencies may set
standards higher than these; however, the burden is upon the agency to defend the job
relatedness of the higher standard.
Agencies must screen all candidates considered for hiring for compliance with all standards.
This includes both pre-service and agency employed candidates.
The selection and employment standards published under the authority of Public Act 125,
791.538 Section 8, and 791.543 Section 13.
Category Standard
Age Not less than 18 years, maximum age.
Citizenship United States Citizenship.
Education High school diploma or equivalency.
Driver’s License Possess a valid operator’s license.
Oral Interview Conduct an oral interview to determine the
applicant’s acceptability for a corrections officer
position.
Good Moral Character Possess good moral character as determined by a
favorable comprehensive background investigation
covering school and employment records, home
environment, and personal traits and integrity.
Consideration will be given to all criminal and civil
law violations as indicating a lack of good character.
Finger Printing Fingerprint the applicant with a search of state and
federal fingerprint files to disclose criminal record.
Drug Testing Cause the applicant to be tested for the use of illegal
controlled substances.
Standards Meets the standards and requirements set by the
Michigan Sheriffs' Coordinating and Training
Council (www.sherifftrainingcouncil.org)
Criminal Record No prior felony convictions (includes expunged
convictions)GRCC Standards - Good moral character as determined by a
favorable, comprehensive background
investigation covering criminal, school and
employment records, home environment, and
personality traits and integrity. Consideration
will be given to all law violations, including
traffic, as well as financial history.
- Be free from any physical defects or diseases
which may tend to impair the efficient
performance of a correctional officer, or might
endanger the lives of others.
- Be free from mental or emotional instabilities
which may tend to impair the efficient
performance of a correctional officer, or might
endanger the lives of others.
Note: Testing for controlled substances will be completed after a conditional offer of employment.
(ADA Requirement)
Note: Counties may require additional standards for hiring, above and beyond those required by
MSCTC.
Updated: August 2021Application Instructions and Checklist
Candidates Personal History Statement and Affidavit
Read this form carefully, if in doubt, disclose.
This form must be thoroughly and accurately completed. Failure to disclose
information on this form may result in a determination of fraud, which could
result in your removal from the academy process and sanctions from the
Michigan Sheriff’s Coordinating and Training Council.
Make sure you completely read the cover sheet.
Attach an addendum if needed for additional space or to explain the answer.
If the questions do not pertain to you – respond with NA
DO NOT NOTARIZE. - It will be notarized at a later time.
Attachment Information
Pre-Employment Test Scores
□ EMPCO Reading and Writing results: You must take a reading comprehension
examination. This examination is taken online at a designated test center and the
results are provided to you in about 72 hours. Evidence that you have taken the exam
must be provided when you turn in your application. Go to
http://www.empco.net/msctc/reg to register at a test site for the EMPCO Corrections
Test.
Successful completion of this test is mandatory for admittance into the academy.
□ LCOPAT Physical Abilities Test: Attach a copy of your test results.
Successful completion of this test is mandatory for admittance into the academy.Photocopy of Current Driver’s License
□ You must submit a copy (both sides) of your current State of Michigan Driver’s License.
Certified Copy of Driving Record
□ You must provide a copy of your Michigan Driving record. Click here for instructions.
□ If you receive any enforcement action after the record is obtained, you must inform the
Director of the Academy in writing.
Letters of Recommendation
□ You must obtain two letters of personal or professional reference/recommendation
with your application. The two letters should be from non-GRCC Criminal Justice
Department faculty or staff. GRCC Criminal Justice personnel will provide information
as part of your background investigation.
□ Submit the letters of recommendation with your application packet.
□ These letters will remain in your permanent file, which will be accessible to all police
agencies interested in hiring you in the future.
□ Letters of recommendation should be addressed to:
Criminal Justice Corrections Coordinator
Grand Rapids Community College
143 Bostwick, N.E.
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Criminal Background Check-ICHAT
□ Criminal Background Check (submit ICHAT) In addition to the background information
contained in your personal history statement, you must also do a criminal background
investigation through the Michigan State Police ICHAT system. Go to
www.michigan.gov/ichat. Follow the directions, print and include the results with your
packet. The results should be displayed immediately. IMPORTANT: If the results from
ICHAT do not return all of the information you think it should, you still must report it on your
Personal History Statement.
Police Reports
□ You must provide copies of any police reports where you were named as a criminal
suspect, victim or witness. This includes all misdemeanor offenses regardless of whether
there was a conviction. This does not include reports where you were acting on behalf of
a corrections agency, i.e. corrections employee or non-criminal offenses and traffic
citations. You do not need to submit accident reports unless it was criminal in nature.Autobiography
□ The autobiography must be no longer than two pages, double spaced, one inch margins,
Times New Roman, 12-point font.
□ Refer to the enclosed instructions on how to write an autobiography.
Copy of Official College Transcript OR Unofficial
□ If you are applying and already have an Associate’s degree or higher from an accredited
institution, you must submit an official transcript unopened, with the packet or have one
mailed to
□ High School Transcript – Mailed to GRCC Corrections Coordinator (address below)
□ Military Service-DD214-long form required-If you have served in any branch of the
military and have received a discharge, you must submit a copy of your DD214 long
form along with a photocopy of the original.
□ Proof of citizenship – You must submit proof of your United States citizenship with
your application.
□ Government issued birth certificate (OR)
□ Certificate of citizenship
***Do NOT print application on double sides. Only single sided applications will be
accepted.
***It is highly recommended that you make a complete copy of your completed
application for your records before turning the application in to the GRCC Sheriff’s
Corrections Academy. No applications will be returned.
***Medical forms including hearing/vision & physicals will be given out with conditional
offers to the Sheriff’s Corrections Academy if you are selected into the Academy.*** Any mail should be addressed to -
Criminal Justice Corrections Coordinator
Grand Rapids Community College
143 Bostwick NE
Grand Rapids, MI 39503
Or
criminaljustice@grcc.eduInstructions for Autobiography
All applicants are required to write a two-page autobiography that is a written history of your
life and a statement of why you want to be a member of the corrections profession. Information
in the autobiography should include, but not be limited to:
∙ A brief history of your family
∙ An overview of your personality
∙ Any significant life events that will apply directly or indirectly to the field of corrections
∙ Your work/employment/volunteer experiences
∙ Your educational experiences
∙ Any information that you feel will provide the reader with a greater understanding of you
as a person and your abilities to be a corrections officer
Attach the typed autobiography in Times New Roman, 12-point font and double spaced. This
autobiography will be a permanent component in your sheriff’s corrections academy file. This
will be available to all sheriff’s departments making inquiries into your qualifications for
employment.
Below are ten Do’s and Don’ts to assist you in writing a compelling, focused essay.
The Do’s
1. Unite your essay and give it direction with a theme or thesis. The thesis is the main point
you want to communicate.
2. Before you begin writing, choose what you want to discuss and the order in which
you want to discuss it.
3. Use concrete examples from your life experience to support your thesis and distinguish
yourself from other applicants.
4. Write about what interests you or excites you.
5. End your essay with a conclusion that refers back to the lead and restates your thesis.
6. Revise your essay at least three times.
7. In addition to your editing, ask someone else to critique your personal statement.
8. Proof your personal statement.
9. Write clearly and concisely.
10. Proof read, proof read and proof read!The Don’ts 1. Don’t include information that doesn’t support your thesis. 2. Don’t start your essay with “I was born in…” or “My parents came from...” 3. Don’t write an autobiography, itinerary, or resume in prose. 4. Don’t try to be a clown (but gentle humor is OK). 5. Don’t be afraid to start over if the essay just isn’t working or doesn’t answer the essay question. 6. Don’t try to impress the reader with your vocabulary. 7. Don’t rely exclusively on your computer to check your spelling. 8. Don’t provide a collection of generic statements and platitudes. 9. Don’t give weak excuses for your GPA or test scores. 10. Don’t make things up.
ALL DOCUMENTS
BEYOND THIS POINT
MUST BE COMPLETED
AND SUBMITTED ALONG
WITH ATTACHMENTS
LISTED IN THE
CHECKLISTGRCC SHERIFF’S CORRECTIONS ACADEMY
CANDIDATE'S PERSONAL HISTORY STATEMENT
Instructions to the Applicant:
The GRCC Sheriff’s Corrections Academy requires that all in-service & pre-service candidates
meet the minimum employment standards (selection requirements) for corrections officers.
Candidates must meet these standards at the time of entrance into the basic program and
maintain compliance with such requirements throughout the training period.
The information you provide in this personal history statement will be used in evaluating your
background and will assist the school staff in determining your suitability for the position of
corrections officer.
Please fill out the questionnaire completely and accurately. Return the completed personal
history statement to your training program director according to his/her instructions. When
completing the personal history statement, please keep in mind that:
(1) The completion of this form is mandatory;
(2) All statements are subject to verification; and,
(3) Deliberate inaccuracies or incomplete statements may bar or remove you from the basic
training program.
It is to your advantage to respond openly. Any negative factor in your background will be
evaluated in terms of the circumstances and facts surrounding its occurrence, and its degree of
relevance to the job of a corrections officer.
NOTE: Use extra sheets of paper, if necessary, to completely answer the questions
on the attached pages.
PLEASE PRINT ANSWERS IN BLACK INKGRAND RAPIDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE
SHERIFF’S CORRECTION OFFICER TRAINING ACADEMY
PRE-SERVICE APPLICATION INFORMATION
Full Name (as it appears on your driver license):
Street Address:
City, State, ZIP:
Home Phone: Cell Phone:
Email Address:
Social Security Number:
Driver License Number: Expiration Date:
Gender: Race:
Age: Birthdate:
Person To Contact In Case Of Emergency:
Relationship: Phone:
Session You Wish to Attend: GRCC Raider Card Student Number:
Winter 202______
Summer 202 ______
Fall 202______PERSONAL INFORMATION
Last Name First Name Middle Name
Date of Birth Age Driver's License Number
(mm/dd/yyyy):
Are vou a citizen of the United States? Yes No
*In accordance with the Federal Privacy Act of 1974, disclosure is voluntary. If necessary, the Social
Security Number will be used for identification purposes to ensure proper records are obtained.
Home Address City State Zip Code
Home Phone Number Cell Phone Number Email Address
EMPLOYMENT
Have you ever been fired or asked to resign from any place of employment? Yes No
If "Yes", please give the details (include when, where, and the circumstances):
Have you ever been an unsuccessful candidate for a job because of failure to pass a
Background check? Yes No
If "Yes", please give the details (include when, where, and the circumstances):
MILITARY SERVICE
Have you ever served in the armed forces, National Guard, or military reserves? Yes No
If "Yes", have you ever been subject of any judicial or non-judicial disciplinary
Action? Yes No
If "Yes", please give the details (include branch of service, when, where and the circumstances):MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATION
List all traffic citations (exclude parking) you have received in your lifetime. Attach additional pages if
needed:
Approximate Date Nature of Violation Jurisdiction Where Disposition
Violation Occurred (Fine, Points, Other)
Do you currently have active violation points on your driver's license? Yes No
If "Yes", how many points do you have? pts.
Has your driver's license ever been suspended or revoked? Yes No
If "Yes", please provide the details (what, when, where, and why):
Have you ever been refused a driver's license by any state? Yes No
If "Yes", please provide the details (what, when, where, and why):
Do you currently have any restrictions placed on your driver's license? Yes No
If "Yes", please explain (nature of restriction and why):
Have you ever been involved, as a driver, in a motor vehicle accident? Yes No
If "Yes", please provide the following information:
Approximate Date Location Investigating Police Indicate Injuries
AgencyFINANCIAL
Have you ever filed for or declared bankruptcy? Yes No
Have any of your bills ever been turned over to a collection agency? Yes No
Have you ever been evicted for non-payment of rent? Yes No
Have you ever had a credit card cancelled by the company for unpaid balances? Yes No
Have you ever had purchased goods repossessed? Yes No
If you answered "Yes" to any of the above questions, please give the details (when, firms/businesses
involved, and the circumstances):
LEGAL
If you have ever been the suspect of any crime (misdemeanor or felony), please provide the following
information. Include any arrests which may have been processed under a "diversion program". This
includes court dispositions under the Holmes Youthful Trainee Act. (Note: Do not include traffic
offenses that are treated as civil infractions). Attach additional pages if needed.
Approximate Date Police Agency Circumstances
(Nature of crime, dispositions,
etc.)
Have you ever had a felony conviction “expunged”? Yes No
If "Yes", please provide the details (nature of crime, county where expunged, and when):
Have you ever been placed on court probation as an adult? Yes No
If "Yes", please provide the details (when, where, why):
Were you ever required to appear before a juvenile court? Yes No
If "Yes", please provide the details (when, where, why):
Are you now or have you ever been a plaintiff or defendant in any civil court action? Yes No
If "Yes", please provide the details (when, where, why):SCHOOL HISTORY
Have you ever been suspended or expelled from any high school or post-secondary school?
(Post-secondary schools include colleges, universities, graduate schools, businesses and
vocational schools.) Yes No
Have you ever been subject to formal discipline procedures, short of suspension or expulsion from
school for unacceptable behavior at any high school or post-secondary
school? Yes No
If "Yes" to either of the above questions, please explain (include school, date and circumstances):
Have you ever been denied admission to, or dismissed from, another police training academy or
criminal justice academic program? Yes No
If "Yes", please explain (include school, academy, date and circumstances):
When filling out this Personal History Statement, please keep in mind that:
1. Completion is mandatory,
2. All statements are subject to verification, and
3. Deliberate inaccuracies or incomplete statements may bar or remove you from the
basic training program.
HEREBY CERTIFY THAT ALL STATEMENTS MADE IN THIS PERSONAL HISTORY
STATEMENT ARE TRUE AND COMPLETE, AND I UNDERSTAND THAT ANY
MISSTATEMENTS OF MATERIAL FACTS WILL SUBJECT ME TO DISQUALIFICATION OR
DISMISSAL FROM THE GRCCCJTC LOCAL CORRECTIONS ACADEMY.
Candidates Signature: Date:
I have reviewed the responses with the candidate and I am assured that he/she understands that any
misstatements of material facts will subject him/her to disqualification or dismissal from the
GRCCCJTC Local Corrections Academy.
Interviewer’s Signature Date:CRIMINAL JUSTICE TRAINING CENTER Waiver Disclaimer Exemption
SHERIFF’S CORRECTIONS ACADEMY
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
This is to certify I, ______________________________________exempt the Grand Rapids Community
College Criminal Justice Training Center, the instructors, the contractors, fellow students, the
Corrections Academy and the Michigan Sheriff’s Coordinating and Training Council (MSCTC) from
any liability during my training in the Corrections Academy as a Pre-Service candidate.
________________________________________
Signature (in witness of Notary)
_______________________________________
Address
_______________________________________
On this ________________________________ day of ________________, 20______________
Before me personally appeared __________________________________, to me known to be the
person who executed the foregoing instrument.
_______________________________________GRCC SHERIFF’S CORRECTIONS ACADEMY
APPLICANT INFORMATION SHEET AND
AUTHORIZATION FOR RELEASE OF INFORMATION
Type or print only:
Last Name: First Name: Middle: Suffix (Jr, Sr, Ill):
Social Security #: Date of Birth: Gender: Race:
Residence Address (Street, City, State, Zip): Phone No: Highest Degree:
Driver’s License #: Issuing State: E-Mail:
Authorization for release of information:
I hereby authorize any individual, agency, or organization to furnish Grand Rapids Community College Criminal
Justice Training Center and its representatives and/or agents any and all information pertaining to my background
and ability to comply with the standards for selection, employment, and training as a corrections officer. Such
information includes, but is not necessarily limited to: employment, criminal, academic, military, and personal
histories; academic, attendance, and driving records; and medical records (includes medical/emotional, including
diagnosis and prognosis, if any).
I hereby authorize any individual, agency, or organization to release such information upon request. This
authorization is executed with the full knowledge and understanding that the information is for official use by Grand
Rapids Community College and the Criminal Justice Training Center.
I hereby release any individual, agency, or organization, including its officers, employees, and related personnel, both
individually and collectively, from any and all damages of whatever kind, which may at any time result me, my heirs,
family, or associates because of compliance with this Authorization for Release of Information, or any attempt to
comply with it.
This Authorization shall continue in effect until revoked by me in writing. A photo static copy of this Authorization
shall have the same force as the original.
Signature: Today's Date:
*This information is confidential. Confidential information is protected by the Federal Privacy Act.
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