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AUTOMATIC DISQUALIFIERS Please read carefully.


The following automatic disqualifiers will cause the processing of the applicant to be immediately discontinued.

If none of these items apply to you, please submit your application.
CRIMINAL RECORD
1.  Conviction of any felony.
2. Conviction of any offense involving moral turpitude, including larceny, concealment, bad checks, embezzlement, and/ or perjury.

DRUG USAGE
1.  Any use of any opiates (heroin, morphine, methadone, etc.) or any illegal hallucinogen (e.g. LSD, MDA, etc.)
2. Any substantiated illegal act, including the possession, sale, manufacture or distribution of any narcotic, controlled substance or dangerous drug, as defined by state, or federal law, except the use of marijuana, which is evaluated on the frequency of use.
3. Excessive use of marijuana e.g., more than ten (10) times within two (2) years.
4. Any illegal use of a drug or substance within the twelve (12) months before submitting an application or any time thereafter.

DRIVING RECORD
1.  Current driver’s license suspension.
2. Driver’s license suspension within the past 12 months because of moving violations.
3. Conviction of drunk driving or driving under the influence within the past five (5) years.
4. Conviction of a misdemeanor hit and run.
5. More than three (3) Division of Motor Vehicle demerit points.
6. Extensive traffic violation convictions (e.g., three convictions within one year).

MILITARY
1.  Dishonorable discharge from the military.
2. Bad conduct discharge from the military.
Note: Other disqualifiers may also apply.  Call the Recruitment Center at 757-664-6604 or Human Resources at 757-664-4486 for a complete description.

 


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Ph: 757-664-6604
Email: nfrrecruitment@norfolk.gov
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