I hereby certify that answers given herein are true and complete to the best of my knowledge and agree that if employed, any misrepresentation, falsification or omissions of facts thereon shall justify my dismissal.

I hereby authorize the City of Mercedes to fully investigate my record and work qualifications either before or after my employment by the City and to facilitate such investigation, I also hereby authorize any persons, office, agency or source, having information and knowledge about my personal employment, military, educational, driving record, criminal, credit or financial history; prior work related injury information, physical screening, drug screening and other related matters as may be necessary in arriving at an employment decision to furnish and release such information to the City of Mercedes. I hereby release employers, schools agencies, or persons from all liability in responding to inquiries in connection with my application.

I understand that additional testing of job-related skills and drug screening may be required prior to employment. After a contingent job offer of employment, and prior to reporting to work. Depending on the needs of the job, I may be required to be examined by a medical professional designated by the City to determine my ability to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

In submitting this application, I understand that it becomes the property of the City of Mercedes and will not be returned or altered by the City staff. I hereby understand and acknowledge that any employment relationship with the City is of an "at will" nature, which means any employee may be removed by the City's Authorized Staff at any time in accordance with applicable law and policies.