City of Dallas
Job title:
Fire & Rescue Officer – Lateral Hires FY24-Q4-B
Company
City of Dallas
Job description
Position PurposeThis assignment is for the time that the employee is engaged in basic training at the Fire-Rescue Academy. It is a limited assignment designed to provide the training necessary to become a Fire and Rescue Officer.**PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION WITHOUT COPIES OF YOUR CERTIFICATIONS AND MILITARY DOCUMENTS **Your application is INCOMPLETE until you have attached a legible copies of the following qualifying documents.Examples of Qualifying Documents
- Copies of required certificates
- Military DD214 [member page 4] (if separated) and/or Statement of Service (if currently active). This must be provided for any federal military service.
- Statement of Service must include:
- Dates of service
- Anticipated separation date (must be no more than seven (7) months following application date)
- Anticipated discharge status
Please Do Not Attach
- Resumes
- Cover Letters
Essential Functions1. Attends formal courses to gain theoretical and practical knowledge in fire suppression and emergency medicine to include, but not limited to, Rules and Regulations, Communications, Fire Cause, Pump-Driver operator and methods and techniques of fire control and rescue operations.2. Performs other related duties, including special projects as requested, or required.3. Regular, reliable and punctual attendance is an essential function of the jobMinimum QualificationsApplicants for trainee fire-rescue officer – lateral must:(1) be at least 18 years of age and not have reached 36 years of age on the date the civil service examination is given, and for lateral hires under (5)(B) below, not have reached 45 years of age on the date of application;
(2) pass physical ability test approved by the civil service board and administered by Dallas Fire-Rescue or its designee;
(3) have demonstrated safe driving habits and be qualified to drive a motor vehicle in Texas;
(4) for any completed military service, a designation of honorable or uncharacterized discharge as indicated on separation documents provided by the military; and(5) meet the following qualifications:(D) have an active, valid Texas Commission of Fire Protection Fire Fighter II certification, and a Texas Department of State Health Services paramedic certification or a National Registry Paramedic Certification.OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be actively employed on a paid, full-time basis for a fire department or not be separated from employment form a fire department for more than five (5) years.
- No felony convictions
- No class A misdemeanor convictions within the last five (5) years
- No class B misdemeanor convictions within the last two (2) years
- No more four (4) class C misdemeanor convictions within the last ten (10) years
- Must not have committed or have been convicted of driving with a suspended license within the last 12 months.
- Must not currently be on probation for DWI or other traffic offenses.
- Must not be on probation for any crime at the time of application.
- Must not be under criminal investigation during the application process.
- Must not have any outstanding traffic warrants or pending citations.
- Must pass physical abilities test to be administered by the Dallas Fire-Rescue Department.
ONLINE Exam Description: Exam covers basic math skills, reading comprehension, ability to read and interpret maps/Mapsco, and industrial measurement. Time Limit: Three (3) hours.Supplemental InformationBase Pay
1 year-$70,314
2 years-$72,422
3 years-$74,594
4 years-$76,831
5 years-$79,136EMS Pay
$200-250 per month upon hire and confirmationTCFP Certification Pay
Intermediate-$50/month
Advanced-$400/month
Master-$600/monthEducation Pay
Up to $300/month (Bachelor’s degree)Language Pay
Up to $150/month depending on proficiencyInstructor Pay
$175/month (based on assignment)Specialty Team Pay (SPOPS)
$150/month (based on assignment)To view the employee benefits offered by the City of Dallas .
Expected salary
$70314 – 79136 per year
Location
Dallas, TX
Job date
Wed, 21 Aug 2024 06:34:19 GMT
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