Firefighter Trainee

Oxnard, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 13 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

The City of Oxnard is excited to announce that it is currently accepting applications for the Firefighter Trainee position within the Fire Department. As a Firefighter Trainee incumbents will attend a basic training fire academy conducted by the Oxnard Fire Department designed to provide an overview of the fire service training in various procedures and policies emergency medical services fire suppression techniques fire prevention practices and physical fitness.

Pay:

Firefighter Trainee (during the academy): $34.9343 hourly $72663.34 annual
Firefighter (upon graduation from academy): $25.0528 hourly $72953.75 annual* (pending Council approval the new rate would be $28.54 hourly $83108.48 annual)

*The salary shown is reflective of the Fire Department shift work schedule.

Essential Functions

Upon successful completion of fire academy:

Responds to emergency medical calls fire alarms rescues hazardous materials structure fires vegetation and vehicle fires and other emergency calls
Protects life environment and property endangered by fire and other hazards
Participates in regular fire prevention inspections
Assists in maintenance of fire stations and equipment
Participates in training exercises

Minimum Qualifications

Age:
Must be 21 years of age byJanuary 1 2027.

Education:
Applicants must have a high school diploma or an equivalency certificate (e.g. G.E.D. California High School Proficiency Certificate) to apply.

Experience:
No experience necessary

Certificates Required to Qualify:
Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT): Candidates will be required to possess a valid CPAT at time of application
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT): Possess and maintain a valid California or valid National Registry EMT Certificationat time of application

Highly desirable:
Fluent in Spanish
Completion of a Fire Academy
Associates degree or above
EMT Paramedic Certification
Armed service veterans - honorably discharged
California State Fire Marshal Firefighter I Certificate
Evidence of Community Service

Drivers License:
Applicants must possess a valid Class A B or C California Driver License by the time of application. Applicants will not be considered eligible to participate or to be appointed if any of the following occurred or is in effect at any time during the period from one year prior to application up to the date of appointment:

(a) Any offense that subsequently results in a conviction for driving under the influence reckless driving or hit and run with personal injury or property damage over $25.00.

(b) License suspension or revocation three moving violations in 12 months 5 moving violations in 24 months or probation as a result of a driving-related offense.

Note: Applicants who proceed to the Background Investigation phase of the selection process must provide on their background forms a full and complete listing of all motor vehicle violations. Any significant discrepancy between an applicants statement and the Department of Motor Vehicles records will result in disqualification.

Criminal Record:
Applicants must not have been convicted of a felony in this state or in any other state or in any federal or other jurisdiction of an act that would be considered a felony if committed in this state. Applicants must not have been on probation for a misdemeanor offense from one year prior to application through the time of appointment. Convictions for misdemeanors within one year prior to application will be evaluated individually and may result in disqualification.

Note: Applicants who proceed to the Background Investigation phase of the selection process must provide on their background forms a full and complete listing of all convictions. Applicants must disclose if they have ever been convicted of any felony or misdemeanor offense in California or in any other state or place including entering a plea of nolo contendere or no contest and including any conviction which has been expunged (set aside) under Penal Code Section 1203.4.

General Information

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Step 1: Complete and submit an online application with the City of Oxnard.Complete and submit responses to the supplemental questions.

Your application may be rejected as incomplete if you do not include the relevant information in the online application and include the information only on the resume. Applications and/or Supplemental Questionnaires that state see my resume or see my personal file are considered incomplete and will not be accepted. Cover letters and/or optional resumes are not accepted in lieu of a completed application.

IMPORTANT: After you apply all future correspondence from the City will be via e-mail. Please check your messages including your spam regularly and be sure to update the contract information contained in your on-line application.

Step 2:Must be current on the Firefighter Candidate Testing Center (FCTC) Statewide Eligibility List (SEL) on Monday February 9 2026. It ishighly recommendedthat candidates confirm their active status on the SEL at time of application because expired documents can lead to being removed from the list.

A passing score on the FCTC Written Test must be dated between February 9 2025 and February 9 2026.

Step 3: Beep Test
Candidates selected from the FCTC Statewide Eligibility List will be invited to take the beep test. The passing score will be discussed at the orientation.

A waiver will be sent to each candidate and submitted as part of the process.

Step 4: Oral Exams
Candidates who pass the physical exam will be invited to an oral exam.

Candidates who attain a passing score on the oral exam will be placed on Oxnards eligibility list. The City of Oxnard will contact candidates on the list and will invite them to participate in further stages of the selection process.

Step 5: Chiefs Interviews
Candidates on the eligibility list will be invited to a Chiefs interview based on their ranking.

FINAL SELECTION AND HIRING COMPONENTS
The final selection hiring components include a thorough background investigation psychological exam and medical examination.

NOTE:

For most positions the City of Oxnard relies on office automation (Microsoft Office) and web-based enabled tools therefore candidates must be proficient and comfortable with computer use to perform functions associated with on-going work.

Regular and reliable attendance effective communication skills and the development of effective working relationships are requirements of all positions.

City staff may be required to play an active role in the event of an emergency which may include changes in responsibilities and working hours.

Employees are required to participate in the Citys direct deposit plan and are paid on a bi-weekly basis.

Upon completion of the academy the Firefighter position requires a 12-month probationary period.

Pursuant to California Government Code Section 3100 all public employees are required to serve as disaster service workers subject to such disaster service activities as may be assigned to them.

Should a high number of qualified candidates apply we reserve the right to conduct a comparative screening to determine which applicants will be invited to continue in the recruitment and selection process.

UNION MEMBERSHIP:
This position is unrepresented during the academy. Upon completion of the academy this position will be represented by the International Association of Firefighters (IAFF) a recognized public employee organization.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY:
The City of Oxnard is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from all qualified applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex national origin age marital status medical condition disability or sexual orientation.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION:
The City of Oxnard makes reasonable accommodation forindividuals/people with disabilities. If you believe you require special arrangements to participate in the testing process you must inform the Human Resources Department in writing no later than the filing date. Applicants who request such accommodation must document their request with an explanation of the type and extent of accommodation required.

LEGAL REQUIREMENT:
On the first day of employment new employees must provide proof of citizenship or documentation of legal right to work in the United States in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 as amended. The City participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. For more information on E-Verify please contact DHS. you have any questions regarding this recruitment please contactJackie Ramos at .

NOTE:The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.

Required Experience:

Intern

DescriptionThe City of Oxnard is excited to announce that it is currently accepting applications for the Firefighter Trainee position within the Fire Department. As a Firefighter Trainee incumbents will attend a basic training fire academy conducted by the Oxnard Fire Department designed to provide ...