What are the responsibilities and job description for the FIREFIGHTER RECRUIT position at City of Surprise, AZ?
The Surprise Fire-Medical Department is a growing team of full-time paid professional firefighters, serving the fire suppression and emergency medical needs of more than 160,000 residents.
Qualified applicants will be provided with testing information via email following the closing date of the application period.
To learn more about the Firefighter Recruit recruitment process, visit the FAQ page
For additional information, visit: www.surpriseaz.gov/firerecruit
SUMMARY
Upon graduation from the Fire Academy, Recruits will promote to the position of FIREFIGHTER (click the Firefighter link for full position description and salary information). Firefighters will control and extinguish fires, respond to fire alarms and other emergency calls, protect life and property, and maintain equipment as an employee of the City.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Must be at least 18 years of age at the time of hire
Must have High School Diploma or G.E.D.
CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Must have at the time of hire and be able to maintain a valid Arizona driver license
Possession of a current CPR certification at the time of hire
Possession of a current Arizona EMT (EMTP, EMTB) certification at the time of hire
Possession of a current Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) received in the last six months is required at the time of application. If you are currently employed as a full-time firefighter for a Phoenix Automatic-Aid consortium fire department, and you attended a regionally accredited training academy, you do not need a CPAT test.
SELECTION PROCESS
Applicants whose education, training, and experience most closely meet the needs of the position may be invited to participate in a selection process to include a panel interview and assessment process.
Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include:
- Fingerprinting
- Criminal Background screening
- Drug Screen
- E-Verify
- 39 Month Motor Vehicle Department Records Check
- Medical Evaluation
- Office of Inspector General (OIG) List of Excluded Individual/Entities (LEIE) screening
The City of Surprise is an EEO/ADA reasonable accommodation employer.
The City of Surprise offers a broad range of inclusive employee benefits to help employees in their work and personal lives. We are committed to a total rewards strategy that provides our employees with competitive compensation, generous benefits, and an environment that supports a healthy work/life balance for our diverse workforce. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, retirement, and a variety of work/life programs, including generous paid time off and twelve holidays. For additional benefit information,