TO: Applicants for Employment with the City of Altus
FROM: The Human Resources Staff
SUBJECT: Application Process

The application process with the City of Altus can be lengthy and is very strictly regulated by several local, state, and federal employment guidelines/regulations. While we have made every effort to simplify and expedite the selection process, many equal opportunity, affirmative action, and merit system provisions must be monitored.

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING GUIDELINES CAREFULLY BEFORE COMPLETING THE APPLICATION FORM. THESE GUIDELINES ARE STRICTLY ENFORCED AND ADHERED TO.

NEPOTISM:
In accordance with the City’s Policy and Procedure Manual, no individual related to the third degree by blood or marriage to any elected official, department head, or supervisor may be employed in any position under which they would report to their family member.

DRIVING STANDARDS:
If the position for which you are applying has, as an essential job function, the requirement of driving a City vehicle, or may require driving a City vehicle, you must possess a properly classified, valid Oklahoma Driver’s License and your driving record must meet the following driving standards:

  1. Must have acceptable driving record.

  2. Possess, or be able to attain within a specified time period, the proper classification of driver’s license for the job for which you are applying.

  3. Possess and maintain a valid Oklahoma Driver’s License during the course of your employment with the City, and maintain an acceptable driving record as set out in paragraph 1 above.

  4. Must meet the approval of the City’s insurance carrier.

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION:
You must sign a form to authorize the City to verify your credentials. If you are tentatively selected for employment with the City, the Human Resources Department will conduct a background investigation of your credentials prior to you being appointed to a position with the City.

DRUG SCREEN TEST:
You will be required to take a pre-employment drug screen for employment consideration in accordance with the Oklahoma Standards for Workplace Drug and Alcohol Testing Act, the Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act, and the City of Altus Policy and Procedures Manual, Article 1119.

IMMIGRATION REFORM AND CONTROL ACT OF 1986:
In accordance with the United States Code, Title 8 Section 132A, the City of Altus must verify every individual’s eligibility for employment in the United States. The Department of Homeland Security and the United States Department of Labor require you to furnish the City of Altus with documentation verifying eligibility. If you are extended an offer of employment, you will be required to furnish such documentation.

509 S. Main St.
Altus, OK 73521
www.cityofaltus.org
580-481-2206