What are the responsibilities and job description for the Firefighter/Paramedic (Shift 48 hours on & 96 hours off) position at City of Highland Village?
Range: $71,354 - $92,760
Certification Pay Eligible up to $1,200 per year
Starting Eligible Salary Max Certification Pay Eligible: $72,554.53
Starting Eligible Salary Max Certification Pay Eligible Potential Overtime: $78,735
*Firefighter/Paramedics work 48-hour shifts with 96 hours off, completing 2–3 shifts per 14-day cycle. Overtime applies after 106 hours per cycle. Overtime is not guaranteed and could vary based on shift timing, staffing needs, and use of leave. Employees in the class work approximately 242.67 overtime hours annually which is 9.33 biweekly average. Hourly rate is calculated annual divided by 2756.
Description:
The City of Highland Village is currently looking for a certified Firefighter Paramedic who will strive to provide the highest level of professional service to our residents. The Fire department’s motto is “Making a Difference” and we do this by protecting the lives and property of our community with state of the art equipment and training. The City of Highland Village is a vibrant, family oriented community in southern Denton County with a population of about 17,000 people.
Duties of a Firefighter Paramedic include responding to medical, fire, and other related emergencies within Highland Village and the surrounding communities, enforcing and complying with department, county, and state requirements, participating in citizen programs, and ensuring records are maintained appropriately.
Firefighter Paramedic must have:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Possess a valid Texas Driver's License
- Good Driving Record
- DSHS Paramedic Certification or National Registry Paramedic
- TCFP Commissioned Firefighter
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Benefits
- Great work schedule! 48 hours on shift & 96 hours off shift with noon shift change. Scheduled overtime of an average of 242.67 hours per year.*
- Excellent equipment and paid training
- Certification pay of up to $1,200 per year
- Up to $2,400 per year tuition reimbursement
- Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Long Term Disability starting at $0.00 per month.
- Free telemedicine benefits including general medical, mental health, dermatology, neck & back care, & expert medical.
- 2 to 1 City Matching Retirement plan (employee contributes 7% & the City contributions 14% after 5 years vesting). Full time employees do not pay into Social Security.
- Up to 2% City Matching 457 retirement account after 6 months employment
- 2 weeks’ Vacation & 2 weeks’ Sick leave accruals following introductory period
- 10 paid holidays plus 2 personal days and birthday off
Click here for information on the department and hiring process: https://www.highlandvillage.org/820/Recruitment
Salary : $71,354 - $92,760