Police Recruit

Salary: $20.19 per hour

Position Summary:

Police Recruit, 5-10 hours per week (flexible schedule). This position must maintain acceptable job performance as a part-time employee at the City of Fort Morgan Police Department. This position will report to the Support Services Commander. Job duties will include administrative tasks in the Police Department such as assisting the command staff, records unit, evidence unit, investigations and patrol support, while learning more about the Fort Morgan Police Department and the career as a Police Officer. The goal of the program is to hire individuals who will eventually be sent to a law enforcement academy to become POST Certified Police Officers at the Fort Morgan Police Department.

Essential Functions:

• Reports for duty physically fit, mentally alert, neatly dressed and properly groomed and with the prescribed uniform and equipment.
• Attends all scheduled training sessions.
• Check emails and other correspondence from the City and Police Department.
• Complies with assignments, policies, procedures, directives, and instructions of the Police Department to ensure personal safety and the safety of others.
• Participates in field activities.
• Conducts telephone surveys; prepares correspondence. Completes assigned research projects for the Police Department; reviews crime data looking for patterns; prepares reports.
• Participates in various assigned community policing events.
• Answers telephones; greets customers at the front police desk window.
• Participates in ride-alongs with patrol officers.
• Participates in listen-alongs with the Communications Center.
• Assists Detectives, Officers, Code Enforcement, and Administrative Assistants with administrative support functions.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Valid Colorado Driver’s License