Public Safety Recruitment

The Morganton Department of Public Safety prides itself in having a well-trained, professional and competent workforce by providing excellent training, the ability for growth, and leadership opportunities both in and outside the agency. By becoming a leader in the community you are fulfilling our agency’s vision.

The hiring process for Morganton Public Safety is a fairly lengthy process, but it ensures that we are taking time to make sure you are a good fit for the agency, and the community we serve. Typically, it will take a little less than two months to get through it. It all starts with turning in an application and then coming in for an interview. Remember to dress for success and be confident!

Once you make it past that, there is a lot of paperwork and information to gather to turn in. It is imperative that you fill it out accurately and thoroughly. Toward the end of the hiring process, you will complete a firearms qualification and fire agility test, and if we are sending you through Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) an additional physical test (PT) as well. The fire agility test consists of 8 timed tasks: hose advance, rescue drag, keiser sled, ladder extension and climb, equipment carry, stair climb and blind search. The PT test before BLET consists of a timed mile run and max amount of push-ups in one minute. This is to gauge your fitness level prior to starting BLET.

See below for more information concerning hiring requirements and the selection process.

For more information on the hiring process and employment opportunities within the department, contact Professional Standards Captain, Tim Corriveau at tcorriveau@morgantonps.org  

Click below to learn about the Public Safety Officer selection process, view the recruitment brochure, and read more about a day in the life of a Morganton Public Safety Officer!