Police Recruiting

The Fountain Police Department is interested in qualified individuals who have a desire to be SERVANTS and LEADERS in not only our department, but our community.  Our departments “4 C’s” Character, Compassion, Competence and Commitment are measured when considering any applicant wishing to join our team and we welcome all those who have a strong work ethic.  

You can find current openings at the following link: City of Fountain Career Opportunities

Here are some of the reasons why you will want to join our family... 

EXCELLENT BENEFITS! 

Available to all Full Time Employee

• Medical/Dental (Meritain) Medical insurance plan is 85% paid by City and 15% paid by employee based on the employees' coverage option. Dental insurance plans are 100% paid by the City for employee and eligible family member(s). Coverage options include Employee Only; Employee & Spouse; Employee & Child(ren); or Employee, Spouse, and Child(ren).
• Vision (VSP) - Vision insurance plan is 100% paid by City for Employee only. Employee contribution for eligible family member(s).
• Life Insurance - The City provides an employee with Life insurance worth 2 times an employees' annual salary in group term life insurance up to a $200,000 maximum at no cost to the employee. Optional Life insurance plans also available through employee contribution.
• Short Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance - City paid
• Retirement Plans - 401(a) and FPPA for Fire and Police Department Employees
• Deferred Compensation - Additional wage percentage given to eligible employees' that can be contributed to an eligible 457(b) retirement plan.
• Employee Assistance Programs - (Mines and Associates) Available to Full and Part Time employees.

Bonus Benefits

• Compass – A Partnership in Wellness
• Teladoc - Convenient Telehealth Medical Advice and Service
• Annual Health Fairs - Providing blood draws and flu shots to City of Fountain Employees and their spouses. Various other vendors and services available during the event.

Additional Supplemental Benefits Available

• A Legal Plan Supplement
• Aflac supplemental plans
• Discount on a selected Gym Membership

ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES! 

• Investigations Division 

• Rapid Response Team (RRT) 

• Vice Narcotics & Intelligence (VNI) 

• School Resource Officer (SRO) 

• K-9 Unit 

• Traffic/Motor Unit 
   

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 

• High School Diploma or GED 

• Colorado P.O.S.T. Certified  

• 21 years of age 

• Valid DL with good driving record