The Alaska F-3 form is a comprehensive Personal History Statement used by the Alaska Police Standards Council (APSC) to assess the suitability of candidates for positions as APSC Certified Officers. It requires detailed personal, familial, and professional information to aid in background investigations according to APSC regulations. Candidates are reminded to provide complete, truthful responses and check the APSC website to ensure they are using the most current version of the form.
Embarking on a career as an APSC Certified Officer in Alaska signifies stepping into a role vital for community safety and trust. This journey begins with the meticulous task of completing the Alaska Police Standards Council (APSC) Form F-3, a comprehensive document designed to gather a detailed history of the applicant. Serving as a foundational step, this form plays a crucial role in the background investigation, a prerequisite for determining a candidate's suitability for the position. Applicants are urged to ensure the version they have is up-to-date by checking the APSC website, highlighting the form's evolving nature in response to regulatory requirements. Completion demands attention to detail and honesty, where every question must be answered fully — using blue or black ink if completed by hand — to avoid the pitfalls of omission or deceit, which are leading causes for rejection. Special consideration is given to the disclosure of information, guided by protective legislations such as the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act, emphasizing a discrimination-free process. From personal data, family backgrounds, to affiliations, the Alaska F 3 form encapsulates a holistic view of the prospective officer, ensuring that only those with integrity, respect, and responsibility are considered for the esteemed position of upholding the law and serving the community.
Alaska Police Standards Council
PO Box 111200
Juneau, Alaska 99811
Instructions to the Applicant
The information you provide in this Personal History Statement will be used in the background investigation to assist in determining your suitability for the position of an APSC Certified Officer, in accordance with Alaska Police Standards Council (APSC) regulations.
•Please confirm this version is the most current version by checking APSC website: https://dps.alaska.gov/APSC/Agency-Forms
•It is your responsibility to complete this form and provide all required information.
•If filling out hardcopy, please fill out form in blue or black ink or type as indicated by the agency. Do not use pencil.
•You must respond to all items and questions. If a question does not apply to you, write “N/A” (not applicable) in the space provided for your response.
•If you need more space for any response, use the last page of this form (page 27) and identify the additional information by the question number.
•Send the completed form to your background investigator or the agency to which you are applying. Do NOT send the form to APSC.
Disqualification
There are very few automatic bases for rejection. Even issues of prior misconduct, such as prior illegal drug use, driving under the influence, theft, or even arrest or conviction are usually not, in and of themselves, automatically disqualifying. However, deliberate misstatements or omissions can and often will result in your application being rejected, regardless of the nature or reason for the misstatements/omissions. In fact, the number one reason individuals “fail” background investigations is because they deliberately withhold or misrepresent job-relevant information from their prospective employer.
BOTTOM LINE: You are responsible for providing complete, accurate, and truthful responses.
Disclosure of Medically-Related Information
In accordance with the U.S. Americans with Disabilities Act, and the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA), applicants are not expected or required to reveal any medical or other disability-related information about themselves or their family members in response to questions on this form.
I have read and I understand the above instructions.
Signature: _________________________________________________ Date: ________________________
APSC Form F-3
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SECTION 1: PERSONAL
1.YOUR FULL NAME
LAST
FIRST
MIDDLE
2.OTHER NAMES YOU HAVE USED OR BEEN KNOWN BY (INCLUDE MAIDEN NAME AND NICKNAMES)
3.ADDRESS WHERE YOU LIVE
NUMBER / STREET
APT / UNIT
N/A
CITY
STATE
ZIP
4.MAILING ADDRESS, IF DIFFERENT FROM ABOVE (FOR EXAMPLE, PO BOX)
5.CONTACT NUMBERS
CELL
WORK
HOME
OTHER
TYPE:
6. CONTACT EMAIL
7. LIST ALL OTHER EMAIL ADDRESSES (SEPARATED BY COMMAS)
• Attach a copy of birth certificate or passport or if applicable certification of naturalization (mandatory)
8. CITIZENSHIP
Are you a U.S. citizen?
Yes
No
IF NATURALIZED, provide your certificate number and date, place, and court naturalized
9.BIRTH PLACE (CITY / COUNTY / STATE / COUNTRY) 10. BIRTHDATE (MM/DD/YYYY) 11. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER 12. DRIVER’S LICENSE
NUMBER:
STATE:
EXPIRES:
13. PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
EYE COLOR:
HEIGHT:
WEIGHT:
HAIR COLOR:
13.1SCARS, MARKS, AND TATOOS (include removed or altered tatoos)
SECTION 2: RELATIVES AND REFERENCES
14.IMMEDIATE FAMILY
•Provide all applicable information in the spaces below. • Mark “Deceased,” if appropriate. Mark "N/A" if a category is not applicable
•If more spaced is needed, use Section 15 or continue on page 27 – reference corresponding numbers.
14.A
Spouse / Domestic Partner / Boyfriend / Girlfriend / Significant
Other
Deceased
NAME
HOME ADDRESS (NUMBER / STREET / APT)
HOME PHONE
MAILING ADDRESS (NUMBER / STREET / SUITE)
WORK PHONE
CELL PHONE
EMAIL
DATE OF MARRIAGE/REGISTRATION
BIRTHDATE (MM/DD/YYYY)
Is there, or has there ever been, a civil or criminal restraining or stay-away
(MM/YYYY)
order in effect involving you and this individual?
14.B
Former Spouse/Domestic Partner/Significant Other or Boyfriend/Girlfriend dated longer than three months
DATE OF DISSOLUTION
Ver. 11/22/2019
Initial here to verify you have provided complete and accurate information:
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SECTION 2: RELATIVES AND REFERENCES continued
14.C Parents / Guardians
List ALL parents/guardians, living or deceased, including biological, adoptive, foster, step-parents, in-laws, etc.
14.C.1 Parent / Guardian:
Mother
Father
Step-mother
Step-father
In-law
Other:
MAILING ADDRESS (IF DIFFERENT)
STATE ZIP
14.C.2 Parent / Guardian:
14.C.3 Parent / Guardian:
14.C.4 Parent / Guardian:
14.D Brothers / Sisters
List ALL LIVING siblings, including half-siblings, step-siblings, foster-siblings, etc.
14.D.1 Sibling:
Brother
Sister
Half-brother
Half-sister
AGE
14.D.2 Sibling:
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14.D.3
Sibling:
14.D.4
14.E Children
List ALL LIVING children, including natural, adopted, step, and/or foster care. Include any other children who reside with you. Provide the name and contact information of the custodial parent/guardian, if other than you.
14.E.1 Child:
Son
Daughter
Biological Parents:
CUSTODIAL PARENT/GUARDIAN (IF OTHER THAN YOU)
DATE OF BIRTH
ADDRESS (NUMBER / STREET / APT)
CONTACT NUMBER
14.E.2 Child:
14.E.3 Child:
14.E.4 Child:
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15.LIST OF REFERENCES
•List at least 5 people who know you well, such as close personal relationships, social and family friends, former spouses and significant others, teachers, military colleagues, and/or co-workers. Do NOT include relatives, employers, housemates, or any individuals listed elsewhere.
NAME OF REFERENCE
15.1
How do you know this person?
How long have you known this person?
15.2
15.3
15.4
15.5
15.6
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15.7
15.8
15.9
15.10
SECTION 3: EDUCATION
•You will be required to furnish unopened official transcripts or other proof to support all of your educational claims before hire or certification.
•If more space is needed, continue your response on page 27.
16. CHECK APPLICABLE
MM/YYYY
High School Diploma:
GED:
WHAT LANGUAGE(S) DO YOU SPEAK?
17.LIST HIGH SCHOOL(S) ATTENDED
NAME OF HIGH SCHOOL
17.1
PUBLIC/PRIVATE OR HOMESCHOOL?
FROM (MM/YYYY)
TO (MM/YYYY)
17.2
PUBLIC, PRIVATE, OR HOMESCHOOL?
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SECTION 3: EDUCATION continued
18.LIST ALL COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES ATTENDED
NAME OF COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY
TOTAL UNITS COMPLETED
18.1
QTR SYSTEM
SEM SYSTEM
ADDRESS (NUMBER / STREET)
TYPE OF DEGREE EARNED
MAJOR / AREA OF STUDY
18.2
QTR SYSTEM SEM SYSTEM TYPE OF DEGREE EARNED
18.3
18.4
19.LIST ALL TRADE, VOCATIONAL, AND BUSINESS SCHOOLS / INSTITUTES ATTENDED
19.1
NAME OF TRADE, VOCATIONAL, OR BUSINESS SCHOOL/INSTITUTE
DID YOU COMPLETE THE COURSE?
STATE TYPE OF SCHOOL OR TRAINING
19.2
20. Have you ever taken an Arrest and/or Firearms Course?
IF YES, provide the following information:
A. COURSE PRESENTER NAME
LOCATION (CITY / STATE)
B. COURSE COMPLETION
COMPLETION DATE (MM/YYYY)
Did you successfully complete the course?
21. Have you ever attended a Basic Law Enforcement Academy: Police, Corrections, Probation/Parole, Village Police
......................
21.1
NAME OF ACADEMY
LOCATION (CITY, STATE)
NAME OF TRAINING OFFICER / ACADEMY COORDINATOR
DID YOU PASS/GRADUATE?
Yes No
21.2
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22.Have you ever been subject to any disciplinary action, including academic probation, civil fine, suspension, expulsion, or resignation
from any high school(s), college/university, business, trade school, or basic course/academy?
IF YES, describe in detail below. Starting with high school, list any and all disciplinary actions received in any school, educational institution, or basic course. Include when the disciplinary action(s) occurred, name of school(s), and explanation of circumstances.
SECTION 4: RESIDENCE HISTORY
23.LIST OF RESIDENCES
•List all residences during the last 10 years or since age 15.
•Provide complete addresses (include markers such as Street, Drive, Road, East, West, etc., and unit/apt number). Do NOT use PO Boxes.
•If the residence is a military base, identify name of base in address, nearest city, state, and zip code. Do NOT list military barracks mates unless you shared individual quarters.
ADDRESS WHERE YOU NOW LIVE (NUMBER / STREET / APT)
23.1
Present
IF RENTING: PROPERTY MANAGER, RENT COLLECTOR, OR OWNER
MAILING ADDRESS OF PROPERTY MANAGER, RENT COLLECTOR, OR OWNER (NUMBER / STREET / APT / PO BOX)
Name(s) of those with whom you live:
FORMER ADDRESS (NUMBER / STREET / APT)
23.2
Name(s) of those with whom you lived:
Reason for moving:
23.3
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SECTION 4: RESIDENCE HISTORY continued
23.4
23.5
24.LIST OF HOUSEMATES
•Provide contact information for all housemates listed in Question 23 with whom you have resided during the past 10 years or since age 15.
•Do NOT list anyone for whom you have already provided contact information.
NAME OF HOUSEMATE
24.1
CURRENT ADDRESS IF DIFFERENT (NUMBER / STREET / APT)
NATURE OF RELATIONSHIP (E.G., RELATIVE, LANDLORD, FRIEND, HOUSEMATE ONLY, ETC.)
24.2
24.3
24.4
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24.5
24.6
24.7
25. Have you ever been evicted or asked to leave a residence?
26. Have you ever left a residence with unpaid damage, owing rent, utilities, or other household expenses?
If you answered “YES” to Questions 25 and/or 26, explain (include when, where, and circumstances):
SECTION 5: EXPERIENCE AND EMPLOYMENT
27.JOB EXPERIENCE
•List ALL jobs you have had in last 10 years, including part-time, temporary, self-employment, and volunteer. (Begin with your most current.)
•If you have military experience, including guard or reserve duty, enter your military base, assignments, or unit of assignment. A separate block is used for each change of duty station and/or deployment.
•List ALL periods of unemployment in excess of 30 days. If more space is needed, continue your response on page 27.
•If you cannot locate the information, explain all efforts your have made to find it on page 27.
27.1
NAME OF CURRENT EMPLOYER OR MILITARY UNIT
ADDRESS (NUMBER / STREET / SUITE / OR BASE)
SUPERVISOR
EXT
JOB TITLE / RANK
DUTIES / ASSIGNMENTS
TYPE OF
EMPLOYMENT (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)
FT
PT
Temp
Self-employed
Volunteer
NAMES OF CO-WORKERS AND PHONE NUMBER
REASON FOR WANTING TO LEAVE
1)
2)
Is there any reason this employer may make negative statements about you if contacted?
IF YES, explain:
Filling out the Alaska F 3 form is an important step in the process of becoming an APSC Certified Officer. This form collects detailed personal history information that is critical for the background investigation. Ensuring the form is completed accurately and thoroughly is imperative to avoid any delays or potential disqualification. The following steps outline how to properly fill out the form.
Once the form is completed and reviewed for accuracy, submitting it promptly to the appropriate party is crucial. This submission marks a significant step towards your goal and serves as a testament to your thoroughness and attention to detail—qualities befitting an APSC Certified Officer.
What is the purpose of the Alaska F 3 form?
The Alaska F 3 form serves as a comprehensive Personal History Statement required by the Alaska Police Standards Council (APSC). It is designed to collect detailed information from applicants aiming to become APSC Certified Officers. This form plays a crucial role in the background investigation process, helping to assess an applicant's suitability for the position based on their personal history, experiences, and character traits, in line with APSC regulations.
How should one fill out the Alaska F 3 form, especially if some sections do not apply?
When filling out the Alaska F 3 form, applicants should use blue or black ink if completing it by hand or type their responses as instructed by the agency. All items and questions must be addressed. If a particular question does not apply to an individual, they should write "N/A" (not applicable) in the provided space rather than leaving it blank. For responses that require more space than offered, additional information should be included on the last page of the form, clearly identifying the related question number. This ensures that the submission is complete and accurately reflects the applicant's history and qualifications.
Are applicants required to disclose medical or disability-related information on the F 3 form?
No, in accordance with the U.S. Americans with Disabilities Act and the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA), applicants are not expected or required to reveal any medical or disability-related information about themselves or their family members. This provision safeguards the privacy and rights of applicants, ensuring that their medical history or potential disabilities are not factors in the evaluation of their application for a position as an APSC Certified Officer.
What are the most common reasons for the rejection of an application based on the F 3 form?
The most common reason for application rejection during the background investigation phase is the deliberate withholding or misrepresentation of job-relevant information by an applicant. Honesty and full disclosure are paramount throughout the application process. Even prior misconduct such as illegal drug use, driving under the influence, theft, or an arrest or conviction record may not automatically disqualify an applicant. However, failing to provide complete, truthful responses can and often does result in the rejection of an applicant, underscoring the importance of accuracy and transparency in filling out the form.
When filling out the Alaska F 3 form, which is crucial for those applying to become APSC Certified Officers, applicants often make a range of mistakes that can impact their candidacy. Understanding these common errors can help ensure the information provided is complete, accurate, and truthful, thereby supporting a successful application process.
By avoiding these common pitfalls, applicants can improve their chances of successfully navigating the background investigation process. The key is thoroughness, honesty, and adherence to the specified requirements.
When applying for a position as an APSC Certified Officer in Alaska, the F-3 form is a critical aspect of the application process providing detailed personal history information. Alongside the F-3 form, applicants often need to prepare and submit additional documentation. These documents are instrumental in painting a comprehensive picture of the applicant's background, qualifications, and suitability for the role. Exploring these documents can offer insights into what is required for a thorough and complete application package.
The F-3 form, along with these supplementary documents, collectively supports an application to become an APSC Certified Officer. Together, they provide a holistic view of the candidate’s qualifications, integrity, and readiness for the role. Applicants are encouraged to gather and review these documents early in the application process to ensure a timely and effective submission.
The Federal Employment Application (OF-306) is quite similar to the Alaska F 3 form because both gather extensive personal history information from applicants. Just like the Alaska F 3 emphasizes the importance of truthfulness and completion in its responses, the OF-306 also warns applicants that dishonesty or omissions can lead to disqualification or job loss. Each document is designed to screen candidates for suitability, ensuring they meet the high standards required for public service roles.
The National Security Clearance form (SF-86) also mirrors aspects of the Alaska F 3 form in its comprehensive approach to gathering personal data. SF-86 is used to assess an individual's eligibility for access to classified information or positions impacting national security. It shares the Alaska F 3 form’s focus on thorough background checks, requiring detailed reports of personal history, family relationships, past residences, and employment.
Law School Application forms in the United States share similarities with the Alaska F 3 form regarding the detailed personal and academic history required from applicants. These applications often ask for comprehensive information on an applicant's background, education, and any legal infractions, mirroring the Alaska F 3 form's aim to evaluate personal conduct and integrity. Both sets of applications serve as tools to gauge the applicant’s suitability and readiness for their respective professional paths.
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The Peace Corps Volunteer Application process resembles the Alaska F 3 form by requiring candidates to share extensive personal, educational, and professional information. Both forms assess suitability for service-oriented roles, scrutinizing applicants' backgrounds to ensure they align with the organization's values and can handle the responsibilities of the position. Candidates must demonstrate reliability, integrity, and adaptability, key traits for successful service.
International Visa Applications (such as the United States’ DS-160) share the Alaska F 3 form’s principle of in-depth background checks. Applicants must disclose personal information, employment history, and travel purposes, among other details, to evaluate eligibility and intentions. Both forms operate under the assumption that comprehensive disclosure is crucial for security and suitability assessments.
Military Enlistment Applications delve into personal, educational, and health histories similar to the Alaska F 3 form. These applications screen candidates for eligibility, reliability, and physical fitness for service. By collecting wide-ranging information, the military, akin to the APSC, ensures that only individuals meeting their high standards are considered for the roles and responsibilities inherent to the position.
The Common Application for college admissions in the United feeding States, although more focused on educational background and experiences, aligns with the Alaska F 3 in its requirement for personal details and history. This documentation helps institutions evaluate not only the academic qualifications but also the personal character of applicants, ensuring a comprehensive assessment akin to the APSC's approach with the Alaska F 3 form.
When completing the Alaska F-3 form for the Alaska Police Standards Council, it is crucial to approach the process with diligence and attention to detail. Here are several recommended practices and pitfalls to avoid ensuring your submission is accurate and thorough.
Taking the time to carefully review and adhere to these guidelines will help ensure your application process is smooth and successful.
There are several misconceptions about the Alaska Police Standards Council (APSC) Form F-3 that can lead to confusion among applicants. Understanding these misconceptions is crucial for providing accurate and complete information on the form.
Clearing up these misconceptions is essential for prospective APSC Certified Officers to accurately complete the F-3 form, thereby facilitating a smoother application process and enhancing their chances of success.
When preparing to fill out the Alaska F 3 form, it's crucial to grasp several key aspects to ensure both accuracy and completeness. The following points highlight essential takeaways to guide individuals through this process:
Understanding these key takeaways before starting the form can significantly influence the efficiency and outcome of the background investigation process, steering it towards a positive result. It's also a step towards demonstrating your attention to detail and commitment to integrity, traits highly valued in APSC Certified Officers.[instructions]>
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