ACKNOWLEDGMENT AND AUTHORIZATION FOR BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION
PERSONAL INQUIRY WAIVER AUTHORITY FOR RELEASE OF INFORMATION
Alabama Background Check (ABC) Report Waiver
CITY OF PHENIX CITY FIRE/RESCUE STANDARD OPERATING GUIDELINE
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Christian Webster
Waverly Hall,GA
Summary
Expertise in team management and delegation, as well as relationship building skills and customer satisfaction. Decent problem-solution skills and customer service. Capable of multitasking and ensuring once a job is started, it gets finished. Hungry to learn, and determined to do whatever necessary.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer Firefighter
Ellerslie Volunteer Fire
06.2025 - Current
Enhancing my teamwork skills with the crew by participating in regular training sessions, drills, and exercises.
Collaborating closely with fellow firefighters to ensure smooth communication and coordination.
Strengthened firefighter skills through ongoing professional development opportunities such as attending workshops or conferences related to the field.
Completed a VFIS emergency vehicle driving course.
Basic knowledge of handling fire hydrants, hose lines, PPE and cylinder refilling.
Completed four ICS courses online.
Obtained Hazmat Awareness level certification.
Able to check battery level, and pressure levels on cylinders.
Participating in physical fitness and training programs to maintain preparedness and stamina for fire rescues.
Assisted with regular maintenance of firefighting equipment.
Team Leader
Pensacola Christian College Inc.
08.2023 - 05.2025
Nominated team lead of the semester my final semester at the college.
Set performance expectations for the team, monitoring progress towards goals and providing constructive feedback as needed.
Empowered team members by delegating responsibilities to an estimate of 5-10 employees at a given time.
Managed conflict resolution among team members, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.
Maintained an inclusive and diverse team culture, promoting respect and understanding among all members.
Collaborated with other department leaders to establish shared goals and ensure alignment across teams.
Established open and professional relationships with team members to achieve quick resolutions for various issues.
Increased customer satisfaction ratings by closely monitoring service quality standards and addressing any issues promptly.
Fostered positive work environment, resulting in decreased employee turnover and increased team cohesion.
Obtained full knowledge of the work environment and was able to perform each task accordingly.
Crew Leader
Culver's Restaurant
01.2022 - 08.2023
Trained roughly 5-10 employees in time management and proper ways to complete job duties.
Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing strict adherence to safety guidelines and promptly addressing potential hazards.
Monitored team members to verify work quality and address concerns.
Served as the primary point of contact between crew members and upper management, relaying important information as necessary.
Provided ongoing training and support for new hires, ensuring they were well-equipped to perform their duties effectively.
Boosted customer satisfaction by ensuring that all crew members provided high-quality service in line with company standards.
Established positive relationships with customers and colleagues through high standards of customer service.
Delegated tasks to an estimated 5-10 workers at a time.
Education
No Degree - Advertising/PR Relations
Pensacola Christian College
Pensacola, FL
05-2027
Skills
Physical fitness
Hazardous materials awareness
Tourniquet Application
First aid and CPR
Personal protective equipment
Leadership and supervision
Triaging
Report preparation
Public speaking
Teamwork and collaboration
Problem-solving
Delegation
Timeline
Volunteer Firefighter
Ellerslie Volunteer Fire
06.2025 - Current
Team Leader
Pensacola Christian College Inc.
08.2023 - 05.2025
Crew Leader
Culver's Restaurant
01.2022 - 08.2023
No Degree - Advertising/PR Relations
Pensacola Christian College
DISCLOSURE REGARDING BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION
Order Number: ________________________________
CAC: YH18
Organization Name: City of Phenix City
City of Phenix City (“the Company”) may obtain information about you from a third party consumer reporting agency for employment purposes. Thus, you may be the subject of a “consumer report” which may include information about your character, general reputation, personal characteristics, and/or mode of living. These reports may contain information regarding your credit history, criminal history, social security verification, motor vehicle records (“driving records”), verification of your education or employment history, or other background checks.
You have the right, upon written request made within a reasonable time, to request whether a consumer report has been run about you and to request a copy of your report. These searches will be conducted by CastleBranch Corporation, 1844 Sir Tyler Drive, Wilmington, NC 28405, 888-723-4263, www.castlebranch.com.
ACKNOWLEDGMENT AND AUTHORIZATION FOR BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION
Order Number: ________________________________
CAC: YH18
Organization Name: City of Phenix City
I acknowledge receipt of the separate documents entitled DISCLOSURE REGARDING BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION and A SUMMARY OF YOUR RIGHTS UNDER THE FAIR CREDIT REPORTING ACT, and certify that I have read and understand both of those documents. I hereby authorize the obtaining of “consumer reports” and/or “investigative consumer reports” by CITY OF PHENIX CITY (“Company”) at any time after receipt of this authorization and throughout my employment, if applicable. To this end, I hereby authorize any law enforcement agency, administrator, state or federal agency, institution, school or university (public or private), information service bureau, employer, or insurance company to furnish any and all background information requested by CastleBranch Corporation, 1844 Sir Tyler Drive, Wilmington, NC 28405, 888-723-4263, www.castlebranch.com.
I understand that a “consumer report” may consist of my driving history (“MVR”) from a state motor vehicle records agency or Department of Motor Vehicles, and authorize the Company to obtain my MVR(s), which may contain personal information about me, such as my photograph, social security number, driver identification number, name, address, telephone number, and medical or disability information.
New York applicants only: Upon request, you will be informed whether or not a consumer report was requested by the Company, and if such report was requested, informed of the name and address of the consumer reporting agency that furnished the report. You have the right to inspect and receive a copy of any investigative consumer report requested by the Company by contacting the consumer reporting agency identified above directly. By signing below, you acknowledge receipt of Article 23-A of the New York Correction Law.
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Oklahoma applicants only: Please check this box if you would like to receive a copy of a consumer report if one is obtained by the Company.
Washington State applicants only: You also have the right to request from the consumer reporting agency a written summary of your rights and remedies under the Washington Fair Credit Reporting Act.
PERSONAL INQUIRY WAIVER AUTHORITY FOR RELEASE OF INFORMATION
I RESPECTFULLY REQUEST AND AUTHORIZE YOU TO FURNISH THE CITY OF PHENIX CITY, ALABAMA ANY AND ALL INFORMATION THAT YOU MAY HAVE CONCERNING ME, MY WORK RECORD, SCHOOL RECORD, MY REPUTATION, MY FINANCIAL AND CREDIT STATUS. PLEASE INCLUDE ANY RECORDS OR REPORTS INCLUDING ALL INFORMATION OF A CONFIDENTIAL OR PRIVILEGED NATURE, AND PHOTOSTATS OF SAME IF REQUESTED. THIS INFORMATION IS TO BE USED TO ASSIST THE CITY OF PHENIX CITY, ALABAMA IN DETERMINING MY QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE POSITION I AM SEEKING.
I RELEASE YOU, YOUR ORGANIZATION OR OTHERS FROM ANY LIABILITY OR DAMAGE WHICH MAY RESULT FROM FURNISHING THE INFORMATION REQUESTED ABOVE. I FURTHER RELEASE THE CITY OF PHENIX CITY AND THE PERSONNEL CONDUCTING THIS INVESTIGATION FROM ALL CLAIMS RESULTING FROM OR ARISING OUT OF THE INVESTIGATION AND THE SUBSEQUENT DISSEMINATION OF THE BACKGROUND INFORMATION.
YOU ARE HEREBY INFORMED THAT AN INVESTIGATIVE REPORT TO INCLUDE INFORMATION OBTAINED FROM REFERENCES, PAST EMPLOYERS AND SOCIAL MEDIA ACCOUNTS WILL BE MADE A PART OF YOUR BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION.
ANY FALSIFICATION OF INFORMATION ON YOUR APPLICATION WILL AUTOMATICALLY DISQUALIFY YOU FROM CONSIDERATION FOR EMPLOYMENT WITH THE CITY OF PHENIX CITY, ALABAMA.
A PHOTOSTAT OF THIS AUTHORIZATION IS TO BE ACCEPTED WITH THE SAME AUTHORITY AS THE ORIGINAL.
THE SUBMISSION OF YOUR APPLICATION DOES NOT GUARANTEE YOU EMPLOYMENT OR AN EMPLOYMENT INTERVIEW WITH THE CITY OF PHENIX CITY, ALABAMA.
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Alabama Background Check (ABC) Report Waiver
Pursuant to §49-9-94, Code of Alabama 1975, the Alabama Criminal Justice Information Center (ACJIC) may supply employee criminal records and may provide the procedure for obtaining the records. The purpose of this waiver is to provide my employer/prospective employer with sufficient identifying information about myself to allow my employer/prospective employer to obtain my criminal record by querying the ACJIC Alabama Background Check (ABC) system.
By signing this waiver, I certify that all of the personal identifying information provided herein is accurate. I understand that by providing this information and signing this document I agree to allow my employer/prospective employer to receive a copy of my report through ACJIC.
I understand that ABC reports may contain reported felony and misdemeanor arrests, violations, and court records included in databases maintained by the State of Alabama. I further understand that ABC reports contain personal information from motor vehicle records included in records maintained by the State of Alabama. Personal information is information that identifies the individuals on whom the ABC report is conducted, including photograph, social security number, driver identification number, name, address, telephone number, and medical or disability information. Juvenile, youthful offender, sealed and/or expunged records will not appear on any ABC report.
I further understand that any information supplied on an ABC report is derived from a name-based search using only the identifiers submitted by my employer/prospective employer or this employer’s authorized Third Party User based on the information provided by me on this form. ACJIC in no way guarantees that criminal history record information provided through this system is for the person named in the request. Fingerprint based searches are the most reliable way to conduct criminal record checks and the least likely to result in either a false positive or false negative search result. This is not a fingerprint based search.
I understand that this waiver may be sent to ACJIC electronically in a manner approved by ACJIC.
I understand that the results of my ABC report may be verified by submitting fingerprints to the Alabama Department of Public Safety.
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City of Phenix City
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09/01/2008
ACJIC Form 043 – Adopted
CITY OF PHENIX CITY FIRE/RESCUE STANDARD OPERATING GUIDELINE
SUBJECT: TATTOO/BRAND AND BODY PIERCING POLICY
1.0 Purpose
1.1 Phenix City Fire/Rescue recognizes that tattoos/brands and body piercing are a matter of personnel choice and is allowable except when they are prejudicial to the good order and discipline of the fire service, or of a nature that tends to bring discredit upon Phenix City Fire/Rescue and/or otherwise do not present an acceptable appearance as to the City of Phenix City Fire/Rescue employee in and out of uniform. The following are established policy guidelines.
2.0 Scope
All employees are responsible for complying with the provisions of this guideline.
3.0 Responsibility
3.1 The fire chief or his/her designee will use these guidelines in determining an appropriate fire department image and the acceptability of tattoos, brands or body piercing displayed by employees in uniform.
4.0 Definitions
4.1 Tattoo- A picture design, or any marking made on the skin by permanently staining it with indelible dye, ink or any chemical coloring. This includes pictures, designs, or markings visible under both normal light conditions and the so-called invisible tattoos only visible under ultraviolet light or other specialized lighting conditions.
4.2 Brand- A picture, design, or other marking that is intentionally burned into the skin as a means of permanently creating a scar or marking of the skin.
4.3 Body Markings- Are pictures, designs, or other markings as a result of using means other than burning to permanently scar or mark the skin.
APPROVED: Kristin H. Kennedy Fire Chief 10/22/2007 / 9/17/2024 Effective Date/Revised Date
4.4 Cosmetic Tattooing - Tattoos placed on the skin to correct or minimize a medical condition, an injury, or the result of a disease. In addition, cosmetic tattoos, not as a result of a medical condition, including markings applied for permanent facial makeup, (for example, eyebrow or eyeliner)
4.5 Dental/Other Ornamentation - The use of gold, platinum, or other veneers or caps for purpose of ornamentation are prohibited. Teeth, whether natural, capped, or veneer will not be decorated with designs, jewels, initials, etc. The use of other ornamentation such as unnatural colored contacts, decorative eye covering, excessive false fingernails, scarring or branding on the neck, face, scalp, or any other area exposed in a regular duty uniform are prohibited.
4.6 Extremist Tattoos/Brands - Are those affiliated with, depicting, or symbolizing extremist philosophies, organizations, or activities; those which advocate racial, gender, or ethnicity, religion, or national origin; or advocate violence or other unlawful means of depriving individual’s rights under the US Constitution or federal and state law. These are prohibited.
4.7 Gang Related Tattoos - Are those that advocate, depict, symbolize, glorify, or honor any street gang/group or a criminal gang/group at any level. These are prohibited.
4.8 Racist Tattoos/Brands - Are those that advocate philosophy that degrades or demeans a person based on race, ethnicity, or national origin. These are prohibited.
4.9 Indecent Tattoos/Brands/Body markings - Are those that are grossly offensive to modesty, decency or propriety; shock the moral sense because of their vulgar, filthy, or disgusting nature, or tendency to insight lustful thought; or tend reasonably to corrupt morals or incite libidinous thoughts. These are prohibited.
4.10 Drug or alcohol related tattoos – Are those that display common symbols of drug or alcohol use, abuse, or addition. These are prohibited.
4.11 Mutilations - Examples include split or forked tongue, foreign objects inserted under or through the skin to create a pattern or design, enlarged or stretched out holes in the ears (other than allowable normal piercings). These are prohibited.
4.12 Sexist/Brand/Body Markings - Those that advocate a philosophy that degrades or demeans a person based on gender, but that may not meet the same definition of indecent tattoos. These are prohibited.
5.0 Guidelines
5.1 Body Piercing - No employee will be allowed to have visible at any time any body piercing accessories. Employees are prohibited from attaching, affixing, or displaying objects, articles, jewelry or ornamentation to or through the ear, nose, tongue, or exposed body part (includes visible through the uniform).
5.2 Authorized – With the exception of the markings defined above, Tattoos/Brands are prohibited on the head and neck, and will not be visible above an open collar uniform, fire department T-shirt or below the wrist. Tattoos are prohibited on the hands, except for one ring finger on one hand. Ring tattoos will be limited to a single band or approved symbol below the knuckle closest to the palm.
5.3 Unauthorized - Tattoos/Brands/Body Markings are prohibited and will not be visible on the head, face, tongue, lips, scalp, neck, or above the open collar uniform, fire department T-shirt or below the wrist.
5.4 Prohibited/Restrictions - The following Tattoos/Brands/Markings are prohibited:
Any marking associated with or that advocate gangs, extremists, hate groups supremacist organizations.
Markings that advocate race, religious, ethnic or sexual discrimination.
Pornographic or markings offensive to modesty, decency, or that are designed to be vulgar, disgusting and/or shock the public.
Markings designed to attack or embarrass city officials or city organizations.
Cosmetic tattoos or markings that clearly do not have a natural appearance, include extreme coloring, or appear offensive in nature.
Prohibited tattoos/markings will not be covered up with bandages, make-up or any commercially sold product designed for such a purpose.
Note: Employees who intentionally violate the prohibitions listed above will be subject to termination. Mutilations/dental and other ornamentations are prohibited while in uniform.
5.6 Cosmetic tattooing is authorized when directed by licensed, qualified medical personnel. When not medically directed, cosmetic tattooing is permitted for women if done to apply permanent facial makeup (i.e. eyebrows, eye liner); the cosmetic tattooing must have a natural appearance and be conservative, moderate, within reasonable limits, not excessive or extreme, not distinctly contrast with their complexion, and in good taste.
5.7 Waivers may be requested for existing body mutilation, tattoos, branding, or scarring from the Fire Chief. The Fire Chief will forward their recommendations concerning acceptance or rejection of all tattoos, branding, scaring, ornamentations, and/or mutilations to the Director of Human Resources for resolution.
5.8 Initial accusations must disclose any tattoos/brands and their personal significance for appropriate departmental staff review to determine eligibility when questionable for employment or appointment. Complete removal/alteration of unauthorized content and/or excessive tattoos/brands/body markings is otherwise required prior to being accepted for employment. The following exposed tattoos and/or brands will not be allowed:
Any deemed offensive by the Administrative Staff, Fire Chief or his/her designee.
Any, regardless of size or type, which has indecent, sexist, lewd or offensive indelible marks or figures visible on any exposed part of the body while wearing the prescribed duty uniform or fire department T-shirt.
Any, regardless of size or type, on the face, head, or neck or anywhere visible above the neckline of a properly worn duty uniform, or department T-shirt.
Any, regardless of size which are deemed or considered extremist, racist or gang related.
All candidates for employment with such prohibited or unauthorized tattoos/brands/body markings will not be allowed to start or continue the hiring process until such are removed.
Employees may not cover up tattoos/brands/body markings with bandages or make-up in order to comply with policy.
7.0 Removing Tattoos/Brands
7.1 Employees who have or receive unauthorized content tattoos, brands or body markings are required to initiate removal/alteration at the expense of the employee. Employees who fail to remove/alter unauthorized tattoos/brands/body markings in a timely manner, or who choose not to comply with appropriate department standards, will be subject to disciplinary action including but not limited to dismissal.
7.2 As of September 9, 2019, no presently employed personnel will be allowed to receive any additional tattoos/brands/body markings which would be considered in violation of this policy. Any additional tattoos obtained by presently employed personnel must be disclosed to the Fire Chief or his/her designee.
7.3 Any employee who obtains an unauthorized or inappropriate tattoo, brand, or body piercing will be required to remove them at the employee’s expense and subject to disciplinary action including, but not limited to, dismissal.
7.4 Employees with existing tattoos, brands or piercings before the implementation of this policy not meeting an acceptable appearance and image of Phenix City Fire Rescue will be required to remove the tattoos or brands if the Fire Chief or his/her designee deems that the circumstances are warranted. Failure to comply with removal is subject to disciplinary action including, but not limited to, dismissal.
DISCLOSURE OF ALL EXISTING TATTOOS INCLUDING WHAT TATTOO/BRAND/MARKING IS, WHERE TATTOO/BRAND/MARKING IS LOCATED ON BODY AND MEANING OR PERSONAL SIGNIFICANCE OF TATTOO/BRAND/MARKING
I HAVE RECEIVED AND READ THE TATTOO POLICY
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Disclaimer
I CERTIFY THAT ALL INFORMATION AND STATEMENTS GIVEN ON THIS APPLICATION TO BE TRUE AND CORRECT TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE AND AGREE TO BE BOUND THEREBY. I HEREBY CONSENT TO THE DULY AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVES OF THE CITY OF PHENIX CITY TO CONTACT ANY OF MY FORMER EMPLOYERS, ANY OF THE EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS THAT I HAVE ATTENDED, AND ANY OTHER PERSONS OR ORGANIZATIONS WHOM IT DETERMINES MIGHT HAVE INFORMATION RELEVANT TO MY APPLICATION HERE. I FURTHER CONSENT TO THOSE PERSONS OR ORGANIZATIONS DIVULGING RELEVANT INFORMATION TO THE CITY OF PHENIX CITY NOTWITHSTANDING THAT IT MIGHT OTHERWISE BE CONFIDENTIAL, SUCH AS RECORDS OF DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDINGS. I UNDERSTAND THAT ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED BY THE CITY OF PHENIX CITY IN THE COURSE OF THOSE CONTACTS WILL BE TREATED IN THE STRICTEST CONFIDENCE. I UNDERSTAND THAT BY ACCEPTING THIS APPLICATION THE CITY DOES NOT INCUR ANY LIABILITY FOR MY FUTURE EMPLOYMENT AND THAT ACCEPTANCE OF AN OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT DOES NOT CREATE A CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATION UPON THE CITY TO CONTINUE TO EMPLOY ME IN THE FUTURE. IN THE EVENT OF EMPLOYMENT, I UNDERSTAND THAT FALSE OR MISLEADING INFORMATION GIVEN ON THIS APPLICATION OR IN AN INTERVIEW MAY RESULT IN DISCHARGE. I UNDERSTAND AND AGREE TO ABIDE BY THE WORK RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE CITY OF PHENIX CITY. ALL SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR A SPECIFIC POSITION MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO DRIVER’S LICENSE, SOCIAL SECURITY CARD, PROOF OF EDUCATION, ETC. PLEASE SEE REQUIRED DOCUMENTS FOR THE POSITION FOR WHICH YOU ARE APPLYING
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