What are the responsibilities and job description for the Entry Firefighter (Recruit) position at City of Little Rock, AR?
The City of Little Rock provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. City of Little Rock complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every work location. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Job Objective & Safety/Security Sensitive Designation
JOB OBJECTIVE: To protect the lives and property of citizens of Little Rock by responding to calls for firefighting or emergency rescue assistance.
Essential Functions
Essential Functions: For a complete job description to include all essential functions for position, please visit our webpage here.
Minimum Qualifications, Additional Requirements and Supervisory Responsibilities
Minimum Qualifications & Additional Requirements:
In accordance with State of Arkansas Civil Service statutes, Little Rock Civil Service Commission Rules and Regulations and City of Little Rock Policies and Procedures, applicants for entry-level Firefighter positions must meet the criteria listed here.
Application Requirements
Application Requirements:
- Accepting online applications only.
- Application and supplemental questions required by closing date.
- All communication regarding application status will be sent to candidates via text message/ email address listed on account.
- A confirmation notice will be sent to the applicant's email address once the application has been submitted. It is recommended that applicants keep a copy of this notice as verification of application submission.
- You may check your NeoGov inbox to review all notices sent to the email address associated with your applications. Applicants may check application status for any position by logging into their account or by contacting Human Resources at (501) 371-4590 if they are having computer difficulties.
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SELECTION PROCESS:
STEP #2 - WRITTEN EXAM: Scheduling notices will be sent via email to all eligible candidates. These appointments are available on a first-come first served-basis. The written exams will be conducted the October 17th, 30th, and November 14th.
(You must be invited to schedule and sign-up before you will be allowed to test.)
Location: Willie Hinton Neighborhood Resource Center. Times of exams will be provided when scheduling exam.*
Study guides for the NFSI written exam are not required but are available at no expense via coupon provided once test eligibility is confirmed at the website here.
Additional information regarding the selection and hiring process is included in the candidate packet that will sent to you via email after verifying eligibility. There is also additional information, to include a video of the Physical Agility Test on the Human Resources web page at www.littlerock.gov.
CITY OF LITTLE ROCK BENEFITS
INSURANCE
CIGNA HEALTH PLAN(S)
Base Plan: Emp only: $0.00; Emp Spouse: $216.10, Emp Child(ren): $195.49; Family: $308.84.
Buy-up 1 Plan: Emp only: 38.10; Emp Spouse: $296.11, Emp Child(ren): $267.88; Family: $423.14.
Buy-up 2 Plan: Emp only: 51.83; Emp Spouse: $324.93, Emp Child(ren): $293.95; Family: $464.32.
High-Deductible Health Plan: Emp only: 0.00; Emp Spouse: $203.33, Emp Child(ren): $183.91; Family: $290.61.
Four (4) plans to choose from: Base Plan; Buy-up 1 Plan, Buy-up 2 Plan or High Deductible
Base Plan: $3,000 deductible (in network), $40 co-pay for PCP - $70 co-pay for specialist; Prescription co-pays: $0, $20, $40, $80 co-pay, $200 Rx deductible for Tier 2, 3, 4
Buy-up 1 Plan: $2,000 deductible (in network), $30 co-pay for PCP - $60 co-pay for specialist; Prescription co-pays: $15, $45, $70, $70 copay; no additional Rx deductible.
Buy-up 2 Plan: $1,000 deductible (in network), $25 co-pay for PCP - $50 co-pay for specialist; Prescription co-payments: $15, $45, $70, $70 co-pay; no additional Rx deductible.
High-Deductible Plan: $2,500 deductible (in network), Prescriptions: Tier 1 10% after deductible; Tier 2 20% after deductible; Tier 3 30% after deductible; Tier 4 $80 co-pay after deductible
DELTA DENTAL INSURANCE
Base Plan Emp: $0; Family: $17.46. per pay period.
High Plan: Employee Only: $8.77; Family $44.38
VISION (VSP)
Emp: $0.00; and Family $1.00 per pay period
$0 deductible – co-pays and allowances; $10 co-pay for well vision exam (once every 12 months) plus $50 co-pay for materials, lens & frames or contact lens fitting & evaluation up to $60.
$150 allowance for frames (once every 24-month frames/12-month lenses) Or – Elective Contact Lens - $105 allowance, Necessary Contact Lens $210 allowance once every 12 months.
OTHER PROVIDED INSURANCE
Life Insurance – The Basic Life Benefit is 2x times your salary. Mid Managers and above is 3x your salary. The premium is 100% paid by the employer and is effective your hire date.
Accidental Death & Dismemberment – The AD&D benefit is 1x your annual salary rounded to the next thousands of coverage.
Long Term Disability– 60% of salary continuance after 6-month elimination period.
RETIREMENT
PENSION – All full time, uniform employees
Retirement and disability benefits are provided through the State of Arkansas Local Police and Fire Retirement System (LOPFI) program.
OTHER COMPENSATION
LONGEVITY PAY (provided to all employees)
Firefighters will receive longevity pay as follows: Five (5) dollars per month for each year of service up to and including the fifteenth (15th) year, Six (6) dollars per month for each year of service from the sixteenth (16th) year through the completed twenty-fifth (25th) year.
LEAVE(S)
VACATION LEAVE
Years of Service
56-Hour
40-Hour
1 year-4 years
7 tours
15 tours
5 years-9 years
8 tours
17 tours
10 years–14 years
10 tours
20 tours
15 years–17 years
12 tours
23 tours
18 years plus
13 tours
24 tours
SICK LEAVE (ACCRUED PER PAY PERIOD)
Fifty-six (56) hour Firefighters, with up to 4 years of service
13.85 HOURS
Fifty-six (56) hour Firefighters, with 4 years of service and over
11.08 HOURS
Forty (40) hour Firefighters, with up to 4 years of service
4.617 HOURS
Forty (40) hour Firefighters, with 4 years of service and over
3.7 HOURS
FUNERAL LEAVE
Days of Funeral Leave
Funeral Leave Conditions
Time not to exceed two (2) tours of duty for fifty-six (56) hour employees or five (5) shifts of duty for forty (40) hour employees.
For an immediate family - Defined as spouse and children of the member, 33 mother, father, grandparent, grandchildren, and brother, sister of the member and those of the member's spouse.
View the 2026 City of Little Rock Holiday Schedule here.
Benefits:
Pension Plan, Health InsuranceSalary : $10 - $200