Should I check yes or no on the civil service application when it asks can they ask my employer about my work?

Question

I will be applying for a position in local law enforcement in the state of Alabama. On the civil service application it asks: "If presently employed, are you willing for us to ask your employer about your work? YES or NO If no, state your reason. If I check yes, how likely are they to ask and what are the potential questions they may ask? If I check no, does that look bad, will it disqualify me for a position, and what should I put for my reason? Should I talk to my current employer and ask him to be nice or not say anything at all?

Answer 1

.   If you check No,  you would have to say that the employer does not respond to any requests for information.  Only say that if it is true.

Answer 2

If you really don't want them to call, just check no and state your case.

Edit: The employer you have should they ever start drafting again probably won't be the same one you have now...