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Step 1: Click the "Get Form" button at the top of this page to launch the PDF editor.
Step 2: Use the editor to type into each field, correct existing entries, and add your electronic signature in just a few clicks.
To complete this document, enter accurate information into every section:
1. Begin with the opening sections covering personal identifiers, including your full legal name, Social Security number, date of birth, and current address.
2. Proceed to the employment and educational history sections. List every job you have held in the past 10 years and all schools attended, with accurate dates and contact details for each.
Many applicants make errors in this section. Verify every employer name, job title, and date before continuing.
3. Complete the military service, financial history, and criminal background sections. Report every arrest, charge, and conviction honestly, including incidents that did not result in a conviction.
4. Fill in your residential history, listing every address where you have lived for the past 10 years, and provide personal references with their current contact information.
5. Complete the remaining disclosure sections, including drug and alcohol use history and any additional required statements.
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Documents to Gather Before You Start
Collecting the following materials before you begin will help you finish the form in one session:
- Government-issued photo ID and Social Security card
- Contact information for all employers from the past 10 years (company names, addresses, supervisor names)
- Educational records: school names, addresses, and graduation dates
- Military discharge papers (DD-214), if applicable
- Financial documents related to bankruptcies or tax liens, if applicable
- Names and contact details for at least three personal references not related to you
Frequently Asked Questions About the CDCR PHS
Who is required to complete this form?
All applicants for peace officer roles, correctional officer positions, and other classified law enforcement jobs within the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation must submit a completed personal history statement as part of the background investigation.
How long does the form take to complete?
The document spans 26 pages and contains over 1,200 fillable fields. Most applicants spend between 30 and 60 minutes completing it. Having all required documents ready in advance will significantly reduce the time needed.
What happens after submission?
A CDCR background investigator will review your answers and verify them against public records. You may be contacted for follow-up questions or additional documentation. The full background check process can take several weeks to complete.
Can I save my progress and return later?
Yes. When you use the FormsPal online editor, your entries are automatically saved. You can return and continue editing at any time before downloading the final document.
You may also find these related forms useful: CDCR 602 Inmate Appeal Form, CDCR Print PHS Form, and the standard Personal History Form.