Fire Cadet
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Job Description
Applications and supplemental questions will be accepted untilFriday April 11 2025 at 11:59 p.m.
Pay & Benefits
- $16.50 $19.00 Hourly DOQ
- Benefits
- Paid Sick Leave
- Direct Deposit
- Wellness Program
The City of Ventura is hiring! We are accepting applications for the position ofFire Cadet.
The Fire Cadet position is intended to provide incumbents with exposure to Fire operations and procedures as preparation for a career in the fire service.
The ideal candidate for this position will be in the process of or already have completed a degree in Fire Science; interested in pursuing a career in fire service; and has excellent interpersonal and communications skills and can respond diplomatically and tactfully to people of diverse backgrounds.
This is a temporary extrahelp position working up to 20 hours per week and paid on an hourly basis.Individuals may be assigned to work rotating shifts including nights weekends and holidays.
For more information about the Fire Department visit .
Experience and Qualifications for Success!
- A combination of education training and experience equivalent to graduation from high school.
- Must be 18 years of age or older at time of appointment.
- Possession of a valid California Class C drivers license and acceptable driving record is required.
- Actively working toward a Fire Science degree and/or actively pursuing a career in the Fire Service is highly desirable.
Prior to final appointments to this position applicants must successfully pass an indepth background investigation including records check fingerprinting and driving records check.
Apply Now!
Submit an online City job application and supplemental questionnaire by the filing deadline or first review date at is important that your city job application show all the relevant education training and experience you possess. Resumes CVs and cover letters may be attached to your application but will not be accepted in lieu of a completed job application or supplemental questionnaire. Submitting an incomplete application or supplemental questionnaire may disqualify you from further consideration in the recruitment process. Start Your Journey Follow the Process To be considered for a Fire Cadet position please complete an online City Job Application and supplemental questionnaire by the filing deadlineFriday April 11 2025 at 11:59 p.m. Applications will be reviewed on a weekly basis. For additional information on the duties and responsibilities of the position refer to the job descriptions located on the Citys Career Page at City of Ventura Jobs or by clicking here Fire Cadet. If you have questions about the recruitment process please contact any of the Human Resources Recruitment Team at . or Melanie Hanisco at . In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) if you need an accommodation in a selection process please notify the Human Resources Department in writing by the final filing date of the position you are interested in. The Human Resources address is: 501 Poli Street Room 210 Ventura CA 93853 email: The City is an equal opportunity employer and strives to attract qualified applicants from all walks of life without regard to race color ethnicity religion national origin age sex sexual orientation gender identity gender expression marital status ancestry physical disability mental disability medical condition genetic information military and veteran status or any other status protected under federal state and/or local law. We aim to create an environment that celebrates and embraces the diversity of our workforce. We welcome you to join our team!
Employment Type
Part-Time
