Mission Statement

The mission of the Fort Morgan Police Department is to protect the rights of all people, ensure order, and provide for the public safety through the effective delivery of law enforcement services while maintaining the highest level of professional standards.

 

The Fort Morgan Police Department is seeking candidates and accepting applications for the position of Police Officer throughout 2008.   Salary range is $34,800 to $38,016 per year, DOQ; lateral transfer credits given.  Please see the job description for further information regarding this position.

 Only complete applications will be accepted.

Job Description              Application (PDF)

 Applicants must have a High School Diploma/GED, be at least 21 years of age, possess a valid Colorado Drivers License, be Colorado POST certified/certifiable (must have already completed Police Academy), and completed or scheduled to complete the COPS test.  

   

Employment Benefits

 

                      *  Employer paid health insurance

                         ◊ 2 Plan Options

                         ◊ Option 2 provided at no cost

                      *  Optional vision and dental insurance (100% employee paid).

                      *  Health Insurance in effect 1st of the month after hire date.

                      *  Wellness program

                      *  Employee Assistance Program

                      *  Employer paid disability and life insurance.

                      *  Police pension plan, employee contribution-11.9%, city matches.

                      *  Vacation and sick time accrued monthly.

                      *  9 paid holidays, 1 personal day, and 1 other paid holiday ● 

                         (●contingent upon council approval)       

                      *  Department issued equipment and uniforms (includes dry cleaning).

                      *  Take-home car.

  

Recruitment Process 

 

Stage 1

*  Review of Applications

*  Oral Board Interview

*  Physical Agility Test

 

Stage 2

*  Background Investigation

*  CVSA

*  Psychological Evaluation

Stage 3

*  Pre-Employment Physical

*  Drug Screen

*  Interview with Chief of

   Police

Job Enhancement Opportunities
     

*  Field Training Officer Program

*  Special Response Team (SRT)    

*  Investigations

*  Instructor Certifications 

*  Bicycle Patrol

*  Accident Investigator          

   Certification

*  School Liaison Program

*  K-9 Program

*  Training Opportunities   

 

    

       Below is the link for the Fort Morgan Police Department Employment Application.  This is an interactive document which allows you to complete it using your computer, and then print it for submission.  The completed Fort Morgan Police Department Application and your personal resume can be submitted by the following methods:

By Mail:      

 

 

 

 

In Person:   

 

 

 

By Fax:       

 

City of Fort Morgan

Human Resources

P.O. Box 100

Fort Morgan, CO 80701

 

Human Resource Office

100 Main Street

Fort Morgan, CO 80701

 

970-542-3976

Application (PDF)
 

 

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Fort Morgan Police Department

901 E. Beaver Avenue, Fort Morgan, CO  80701
Window Clerk on Duty: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. 
 Clerk and Voice Mail:  970-542-3930
Dispatch Personnel on Duty 24/7 
Non-Emergency Phone:  970-867-5678
Emergency Phone:  911