Completion and submittal of a Personal History Statement (PHS) is the first step of the Background Investigation. The PHS requires compilation of extensive biographical information, fingerprinting, and an interview with a background investigator. The investigation will also include checks of employment, police, financial, education, and military records, and interviews with family members, neighbors, supervisors, co-workers, and friends.
Get started by downloading the Release & Waiver
Click the button to submit your PHS
Honesty is the best policy. Everyone has done things they're not proud of, but the worst possible action is to try to cover it up. Please take time to carefully evaluate your background and experiences before you get started. View the Background Standards to see what types of things might negatively impact your progress.
If you need assistance completing your Personal History Statement, please use the below PHS Video link above, as guidance, as it provides step-by-step directions on how to fill out each page of your PHS.
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