Pre Employment Physical & Drug Screening: If an offer of employment is made to you, the Town of Billerica may specify that it is contingent upon the results of a medical examination. All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of a Health Questionnaire. Satisfactory fitness to perform the essential duties of the position is a condition of employment. All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of a pre-employment drug test as it relates to the requirements of a specific job. Refusal to submit to such screening or failure to qualify according to the minimum standards established by the Town of Billerica may disqualify me from further consideration for employment.
Immigration Reform and Control Act Requirement: In compliance with the Immigration and Reform and Control Act of 1986, you will be required to provide approved documentation that verifies your right to work in the United States prior to employment. Please be prepared to provide this documentation if you are offered and accept a position with us.
Lie Detector Test: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. (MGL Chapter 149, Section 19B)
At Will Employment: It is understood that unless you attain permanent status pursuant to MGL Chapter 31 or are subject to the terms of a collective bargaining agreement, employment will be at-will, which means that both the Town or you are free to terminate the employment relationship at any time for any nonstatutorily prohibited reason or for no reason at all, with or without notice.
Release and Certification
A. I understand that acceptance of this application by the Town of Billerica does not imply that I will be employed. B. This application may be used for internal promotional purposes. C. The information that I have provided is true and complete. I understand that misrepresentation or omission of any fact in my application, resume, related employment forms, or in any other materials; or as provided during interviews, can be justification for refusal of employment or can be justification for termination of employment at any time. D. I understand that any offer of employment from the Town of Billerica is contingent upon my successful completion of the pre-employment screening process including but not limited to receiving satisfactory references; a satisfactory criminal history and C.O.R.I., if required; satisfactory verification of driver’s license, certifications, and/or other licenses where required; satisfactory completion of a health questionnaire; and satisfactory completion of post-offer pre-employment physical and/or drug test were required. E. I authorize the Town of Billerica to obtain my educational record, employment records, military record, character references and any other information concerning character, ability and habits and all other necessary information. F. I hereby release my present and former employers and all other individuals contacted for information from all liability or damage those individuals who provide information about me. G. I understand that if charged or convicted of a felony that I agree to notify my supervisor immediately. I understand that if employed, my continued employment will be subject to periodic performance evaluations. I agree to follow and abide by all applicable municipal, state and federal laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
