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$ 56807 - 90950
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Class Summary
- ************** THIS IS NOT THE ENTRY-LEVEL FIREFIGHTER POSITION**************Job Description
This job is a safety sensitive position that will require a pre-employment drug test and subsequent random drug and alcohol testing in accordance with Gwinnett County Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace.Applicants must pass a comprehensive background investigationincluding criminal controlled substance driving employment history checks an oral interview medical exam including drug screen psychological and physical agility testing.
Other Job Requirements/Information- This job is a safety sensitive position that will require a pre-employment drug test and subsequent random drug and alcohol testing.
- This job requires a public safety background check to include motor vehicle histories criminal histories and fingerprinting.
Grade
The Grade for this position is FF233.
Salary will be based on qualifications and experience.- $56807 - $74754 Starting Salary
- $58511 - $76997 3% pay incentive for an Associate degree
- $60215 - 79239 6% pay incentive for a Bachelors degree
- $2000 Hiring Incentive within first year of employment - This is for newGwinnett County employees only (not rehires).
Effective 4/11/2023 this position is eligible for the Employee Referral Program.
Minimum Qualifications- copy must be attached to application):
- National Registry Paramedic
- State of Georgia Paramedic
To be considered for this position you must attach: (1) a copy of your High School diploma or G.E.D. certificate AND (2) current Paramedic certification card with thisapplication.**YOU MUST HAVE STATE OF GEORGIA PARAMEDIC CERTIFICATION PRIOR TO FINAL JOB OFFER**For information related to position specific Essential Duties Knowledge and Skills and Physicalrequirementsclick here.
Note:The class specifications listed on this website are not the official class specifications for Gwinnett County and are subject to change.
For more information about this departmentclick here Benefits Offered
- **Georgia Firefighter Pension Fund Offered - Funded by Department**
Additional Information
About Gwinnett County
Gwinnett County is committed to creating a diverse workforce. As an Equal Opportunity Employer we prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information (including sex) race color national origin (including ancestry) gender (identity and expression) sexual orientation age marital status familial status (including pregnancy) disability military or veteran status religion political affiliation immigration status homeless status or any other category protected by law.
Welcome to Gwinnett County one of Americas fastest-growing counties for the past 20 years. Our dynamic and exciting county combines the best of big-city living with the comforts of the suburbs.
The countys population in 2000 was about 588448 and weve only continued to grow since then with the population expected to reach one million by the year 2022.
Gwinnett has many advantages beginning with its location and road system. The county is just 45 minutes from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and 30 minutes from downtown Atlanta. Thanks to this location 80 percent of the U.S. population is within a two-hour flight. Georgia Highway 316 has been extended to Athens reducing travel time to the University of Georgia to 25 minutes. Gwinnetts infrastructure includes more than 2750 miles of roadways to provide excellent mobility for our residents.
The County Administrator and County Attorney are appointed by the Board of Commissioners and serve at its pleasure. To implement the Boards policy directives the County Administrator uses a management team consisting of members of his immediate staff and 14 department directors. The 14 departments that make up the executive side are Police Services Fire and Emergency Services Corrections Communications Support Services Financial Services Community Services Human Resources Information Technology Services Law Planning and Development Water Resources Child Advocacy & Juvenile Services and Transportation. Each department is run by a director who is charged with managing operations in a manner which stresses the Countys values.
In addition to the executive side of County government certain services are provided through Constitutional officers and independent elected officials. These external offices are created by the Georgia Constitution or through state Gwinnett they include the Sheriff Tax Commissioner District Attorney Solicitor Probate Court Judge and Chief Magistrate.
Vision
Gwinnett is the preferred community where everyone thrives!
Mission
Gwinnett proudly supports our vibrantly connected community by delivering superior services.
Values
Integrity: We believe in being honest building trust and having strong moral principles.
Accountability: We believe in stewardship transparency and sustainability.
Equity: We believe in fairness and respect for all.
Inclusivity: We believe in engaging embracing and unifying our communities.
Innovation: We believe in continual adaptation of technology process and experience.
Hiring Process
Gwinnett County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information regarding our hiring process please click the links below:
Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities may be requested. If you need an accommodation during the application interview or testing process contact Human Resources at 770.822.7915 or This email is only for accommodation requests; for questions related to job postings use
Employment Type
Full-Time
