Human Resources

advertisement-businessman-hands-533444

Mission

It is the mission of the Human Resources Department to provide the following quality services to the employees of the Town of Monument:

  • Recruitment of qualified individuals.
  • Retention of valuable employees.
  • Training, development and education to promote individual success and increase overall value to the organization.
  • A safe and productive working environment.
  • Inspiration and encouragement for a high level of employee morale through recognition, effective communication and constant feedback.
  • Resources for administering benefits, policies and procedures.

These services are achieved through a team-work philosophy that is inspired through effective organizational skills, proactive efforts and maintaining a balance between professionalism and the ability to have fun!

  1. Hiring Process
  2. Benefits

The Town of Monument posts all open positions on our Employment Page as well as through BambooHR. All applicants are directed to fill out the application and submit your resume along with a cover letter via BambooHR on or before the closing date listed on the open position posting. 

Each job opening is filled by using an applicant screening process that ensures that the applicants possess the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job. 

The interview and selection process may include:

  • Written tests to measure job-related knowledge or aptitude in a particular area.
  • Oral interviews to discuss applicant's job history and assess oral communication, interpersonal, and problem solving skills.
  • Performance tests to assess a candidate's ability to perform job-related tasks.
  • Physical ability tests or medical examinations to assess a candidate's ability to meet the physical requirements of the job.
  • Some city positions may require an applicant to pass a pre-employment reference screen, criminal history check, or drug screen.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information or any other status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions are based on job-related factors. The Town of Monument is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

For public safety positions, polygraph examinations, psychological evaluations, medical evaluations, or background investigations may be used to assess a candidate's suitability.