Firefighter Trainee
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Job Description
Salary Information
Compensation plans are based on a multistep progression system. The pay range reflects the entry level and maximum salary potential in the assigned pay grade.
**A starting salary may be negotiated and will be commensurate with education training and experience in alignment with pay administration policies and Montgomery Personnel Board Rules & Regulations**
Nature of Work
Minimum Qualifications
- Applicants shall be at least 18 years of age at the time of employment.
- Employment with the City of Montgomery is conditioned upon the potential employee passing a preemployment drug test. (The drug test will require the submission of a sample of hair finger nails and/or urine that will verify illegal drug use.
- Must possess a diploma from a high school accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the Alabama State Board of Education or possess a General Education Development (GED) certificate.NOTE: A passing GPA from an S.A.C.S. accredited college or university may substitute for the S.A.C.S. accredited high school diploma or GED certificate requirement. This does not include internet colleges or trade school coursework.
- Must be of good moral character and have no record of convictions of a misdemeanor or felony involving violence force or moral turpitude.
- Must have a valid drivers license or the ability to obtain a valid Alabama Drivers License prior to employment.
- Must pass the Physical Agility Test (CPAT) prior to start of suppression courses (Approximately 69 weeks after the start of the academy).
- Must pass a medical exam (NFPA 1582
- Must complete a 1.5 mile run in under 14 minutes
- Must complete 35 pushups within 1 minute and 35 situps within 1 minute each
- Must comply with MFRs Tattoo Policy (no tattoos visible past the wrist level and above the collar of tshirt).
- New employees will be required to successfully complete approximately 22 weeks of Montgomery Fire Rescue Academy Training including completion of Firefighter I/II certification.
- Must obtain an EMT I State License within six months after becoming a certified Firefighter.
- Beginning on the date of employment Firefighters areNOTto smoke tobacco products or use smokeless tobacco atANYtime (on or off duty).
- Must be available to respond to emergency incidents while off duty when called upon.
- Must be willing to work job assignment schedules including 24/48 hours orhour shifts.
Kind of Examination
Complete an online application by visitingMontgomery Personnel Boards Online Employment Center. Paper applications are no longer accepted. Completed applications will be accepted online until 11:59 p.m. on the closing date. If there is no closing date the announcement may be closed at any time without prior notice.
Additional Information
BENEFITS: Employees are offered a competitive benefits package which includes health dental and life insurance paid annual and sick leave paid holidays and a retirement program.
DRUG TEST:Employment may be conditional upon the potential employee passing a preemployment drug test. (The drug test may require the submission of a sample of hair finger nails and/or urine that will verify illegal drug use).
BACKGROUND CHECK:Employment may be conditional upon the potential employee passing a background check. (Candidates will be asked to provide consent prior to the administration of background checks.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: Discrimination against any person in recruitment examination appointment training promotion retention discipline or any other aspect of personnel administration because of political or religious opinions or affiliations or because of race national origin or any other non merit factors is prohibited. Discrimination on the basis of age sex or physical disability is prohibited except where specific age sex or physical requirements constitute a bona fide occupational qualification necessary to proper and efficient administration.
REQUEST FOR ACCOMMODATION: Under the Americans with Disabilities Act it is the responsibility of the applicant with a disability to request accommodation which he/she requires in order to participate in the application or examination process. The Montgomery Personnel Board reserves the right to require documentation of the need for accommodation under the ADA. In order to request accommodation in the application or testing process contact the Personnel Director at.
I9: Prior to your employment you will be required to provide to your employer documentation of your identity and employment eligibility in order to comply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.
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Required Experience:
Intern
Employment Type
Trainee
