Employment
We currently employ 76 full-time employees within the various operations of the Village. Several of these employees have been employed with us for over 20 years. The Board of Trustees and the Village Officers are proud of the service provided to the residents and visitors to Morton by our employees.
Morton Police Department
The Village of Morton Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will conduct officer testing for the Morton Police Department on Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 8:00AM at Morton High School, 350 N. Illinois St., Morton, Illinois. The testing will include an orientation session, physical agility test, and written examination. Those interested in participating must return their completed Background Data Sheet (included in the Orientation Packet link below) and a copy of their driver’s license to the Morton Police Department, 375 W. Birchwood St., Morton, Illinois, no later than May 15, 2025, at 4:00PM. Please contact Sergeant Jared Boyer at jboyer@morton-il.gov with questions.
Public Works & Administration
The Village of Morton does not currently have any open positions in the public works or administration departments. Individuals interested in employment with the Village of Morton can return completed applications and/or resumes to the Morton Village Hall Office, 120 N. Main St., Morton, Illinois. Applications will remain on file for one year for consideration for future openings.
Morton Fire Department
If you are interested in becoming a full-time firefighter for the Village of Morton, please return your completed application to Justin Hale, Director of Fire and Emergency Service, at jhale@morton-il.gov.
If you are interested in becoming a volunteer firefighter for the Village of Morton, please return your completed application to Justin Hale, Director of Fire and Emergency Services, at jhale@morton-il.gov.
Paramedics
The Village of Morton offers paramedic services with Advanced Life Support accredited staff. There are two ambulances on duty 24 hours per day, seven days per week. If you are interested in applying for a paramedic position, please complete an application and return it to Justin Hale, Director of Fire and Emergency Services, at jhale@morton-il.gov.
