I understand and agree that any employment I might be offered by Lyon County is “at will” employment, which means my employment will be for no definite period of time and may be terminated at any time and for any reason. I understand and agree that only an official of Lyon County has the authority to enter into any legally enforceable contract or to make any legally enforceable promise to an employee. Only written contracts or promises are enforceable. No statements of benefits or policy are an employment contract.

In exchange for the review and consideration of my application for employment, I agree that, unless otherwise provided by statute, upon request by Lyon County, I will take medical examinations or tests which may include or constitute an alcohol or drug test, either prior to my employment or during my employment. The nature and timing of any examinations or tests will be solely the choice of Lyon County, unless otherwise limited by applicable law, and such examinations or tests will be a condition of employment. I agree to the disclosure and release of all examinations and test results and any other relevant information to Lyon County management for review. I further agree that if I refuse to take such examinations or tests, or if the results of such examination or tests are not satisfactory to Lyon County, I will be disqualified from employment or continued employment. I further consent and agree that my person, property and automobile shall be subject to search while on Lyon County premises.

I agree that if employed I will immediately report any discrimination, harassment, or retaliation against me to the immediate supervisor or HR Director who is responsible for my work location. I agree that if employed I will be discharged if I engage in any discrimination, harassment or retaliation.

 I further authorize Lyon County to investigate the information in this application.

I hereby authorize Lyon County Kansas to contact any and all corporations, former employers, educational institutions, law enforcement agencies, city, state, county and federal courts, military services to release information about my background including, but not limited to, information about employment, education, consumer credit history, driving record, criminal record and general public records history to Lyon County Kansas.

I understand that driving a Lyon County Kansas vehicle (or my own vehicle, as required) may be a requirement of the position I am being considered for and that having and maintaining a satisfactory driving record is a condition of my employment. I agree to allow Lyon County Kansas to check my driving record prior to hire and to check it periodically thereafter. I further agree to report any license suspensions, serious accidents or offenses, or any other condition to my supervisor immediately that may affect my ability to drive a Lyon County Kansas vehicle (or my own vehicle, if I am required to drive) after I am hired if my position requires driving. I agree to obtain a Driver’s License prior to hire if I do not already have one in cases where my position requires driving.

I agree to release Lyon County Kansas, its employees, and those who supplied you with the information from any liability for any damage which may result from furnishing the requested information nor my failure to be hired for the position for which I am applying. This is to notify you that a Consumer Report and/or Investigative Consumer Report will be conducted on you for employment purposes

I release from all liability all persons, companies, schools supplying such information, I indemnify Lyon County Kansas against any liability, which may result from making such requests. This release shall remain in effect for the length of my employment. I understand and I may have a right to request additional disclosures regarding the nature and scope of the investigation.

I certify that the information in this application is true and complete. I understand and agree that any false or misleading information or any omission of information in this application and any other required documents may subject me to discharge from employment.