FIREFIGHTER Job at City of Richmond, Texas, Richmond, TX

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  • City of Richmond, Texas
  • Richmond, TX

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

At the City of Richmond, we honor our history and maintain an open mind to new ideas and ways of maintaining and improving our service levels. The City is looking for employees who are committed to public service and possess a willingness to be challenged. The Fire Department is currently recruiting for "FIREFIGHTER".

SUMMARY OF DUTIES:

Under the direct supervision of a Lieutenant, this position will perform technical work providing fire suppression, rescue operations, appropriate patient care, and public education programs. Firefighters are assigned to shiftwork; currently, a 48-hour shift on with 96 hours scheduled off between tours. Duties are performed under emergency conditions and frequently involve considerable personal hazard while responding to fire alarms and emergency medical calls.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • High School Diploma or GED.
  • 18 years of age
  • Valid Texas driver's license.
  • Current Firefighter certification from the Texas Commission on Fire Protection
  • Current Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Basic from the Texas Department of State Health Services.
  • EMT-Advanced (Intermediate) preferred Certification from the Texas Department of State Health Services.
  • Must complete and pass each step of the selection process.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Application:

Application:

Applicants must provide proof of minimum qualifications along with their application. Qualified applicants may view the full job description below and complete a job application online. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of the completed application. If your application is incomplete or does not clearly indicate the experience and or training required, your application may not be accepted. Offers of employment are contingent upon the results of a pre-employment controlled substance screening, physical examination, background check, which may include a criminal history report, driver's license verification, State fingerprint screening, and/or credit history check. Equal Opportunity Employer - Drug Free Workplace

PRIDE

P rofessional conduct, producing R esults, acting with I ntegrity, exhibiting D edication to the work, and E mpathy for the citizens.

Recruitment/Selection Process:

Step 1: Complete an Application

Qualified candidates will be notified by e-mail that they are eligible to test. The application may be completed on the City of Richmond website

Step 2: Written Exam - Location, Date, and Time TBA

Report on the date, time, and location for the written Exam. (Note: No late entry to the testing location)

The passing score is 70% or higher.

Step 3: Agility - Date and Time TBA

Applicant must successfully complete the Agility. (Note: No time requirement) Address: 200 Houston Street

Richmond, TX 77469

Step 4: Panel Interview - Date and Time TBA

Address: 200 Houston Street

Richmond, TX 77469

Step 5: Chief Interviews / Background Packet intake to take place - Date and Time TBA

Address: 200 Houston Street

Richmond, TX 77469

Final Steps: Conditional Job Offer, Background Investigation, and pre-employment physical and controlled substance screening

Candidates who pass all of the above are placed in an eligibility (applicant) pool. This is not a guarantee of employment; however, the City of Richmond does make job offers from the applicant pool. Subsequently, if a conditional job offer is made to a candidate by the Fire Chief, the candidate must complete and pass a pre-employment controlled substance screening, physical examination, background check which may include criminal history report, driver's license verification, State fingerprint screening, and/or credit history check, before a final job offer is made by the Human Resources Department.

Candidates should be aware that sensitive or confidential aspects of their personal lives will be explored.

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