Entry Firefighter (Recruit)

City of Little Rock, AR; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 46,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Little Rock is seeking a Firefighter to protect lives and property by responding to calls for firefighting or emergency rescue assistance. This safety/security sensitive position is subject to random drug and alcohol screening.

The salary adjusts to a 56 Hour rate upon graduation ($51,513.28). Eligible applicants must meet the Arkansas Civil Service requirements, and there are comprehensive benefits including health, dental and vision plans, retirement through LOPFI, leave accrual

Job description

The City of Little Rock provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. City of Little Rock complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every work location. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Job Objective & Safety/Security Sensitive Designation

This position is designated as a safety/security sensitive position and is subject to random drug and alcohol screening.

JOB OBJECTIVE:

To protect the lives and property of citizens of Little Rock by responding to calls for firefighting or emergency rescue assistance.

Please note the salary adjusts to a 56 Hour rate when recruits graduate ($51,513.28)

Essential Functions

Essential Functions: For a complete job description to include all essential functions for position, please visit our webpage here.

Minimum Qualifications, Additional Requirements and Supervisory Responsibilities

Minimum Qualifications & Additional Requirements:

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

In accordance with State of Arkansas Civil Service statutes, Little Rock Civil Service Commission Rules and Regulations and City of Little Rock Policies and Procedures, applicants for entry-level Firefighter positions must meet the criteria listed here.

SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS:

If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation in the application and / or testing process, you must notify the City of LR Labor and Employee Relations Division PRIOR to the date of your written examination. The request may be made via email to [email protected]. Military scheduling accommodations should be submitted via email to [email protected].

CITY OF LITTLE ROCK BENEFITS

INSURANCE

CIGNA HEALTH PLAN(S)

• Base Plan: Emp only: $0.00; Emp + Spouse: $216.10, Emp + Child(ren): $195.49; Family: $308.84.
• Buy-up 1 Plan:Emp only: 38.10; Emp + Spouse: $296.11, Emp + Child(ren): $267.88; Family: $423.14.
• Buy-up 2 Plan: Emp only: 51.83; Emp + Spouse: $324.93, Emp + Child(ren): $293.95; Family: $464.32.
• High-Deductible Health Plan: Emp only:0.00; Emp + Spouse: $203.33, Emp + Child(ren): $183.91; Family: $290.61.
• Four (4) plans to choose from: Base Plan; Buy-up 1 Plan, Buy-up 2 Plan or High Deductible
• Base Plan: $3,000 deductible (in network), $40 co-pay for PCP – $70 co-pay for specialist; Prescription co-pays: $0, $20, $40, $80 co-pay, $200 Rx deductible for Tier 2, 3, 4
• Buy-up 1 Plan: $2,000 deductible (in network), $30 co-pay for PCP – $60 co-pay for specialist; Prescription co-pays: $15, $45, $70, $70 copay; no additional Rx deductible.
• Buy-up 2 Plan: $1,000 deductible (in network), $25 co-pay for PCP – $50 co-pay for specialist; Prescription co-payments: $15, $45, $70, $70 co-pay; no additional Rx deductible.
• High-Deductible Plan: $2,500 deductible (in network), Prescriptions: Tier 1 10% after deductible; Tier 2 20% after deductible; Tier 3 30% after deductible; Tier 4 $80 co-pay after deductible

DELTA DENTAL INSURANCE

• Base Plan Emp: $0; Family: $17.46. per pay period.
• High Plan: Employee Only: $8.77; Family $44.38

VISION (VSP)

• Emp: $0.00; and Family $1.00 per pay period
• $0 deductible — co-pays and allowances; $10 co-pay for well vision exam (once every 12 months) plus $50 co-pay for materials, lens & frames or contact lens fitting & evaluation up to $60.
• $150 allowance for frames (once every 24-month frames/12-month lenses) Or — Elective Contact Lens – $105 allowance, Necessary Contact Lens $210 allowance once every 12 months.

OTHER PROVIDED INSURANCE

• Life Insurance — The Basic Life Benefit is 2x times your salary. Mid Managers and above is 3x your salary. The premium is 100% paid by the employer and is effective your hire date.
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment — The AD&D benefit is 1x your annual salary rounded to the next thousands of coverage.
• Long Term Disability– 60% of salary continuance after 6-month elimination period.

RETIREMENT

PENSION — All full time, uniform employees

Retirement and disability benefits are provided through the State of Arkansas Local Police and Fire Retirement System (LOPFI) program.

OTHER COMPENSATION

• LONGEVITY PAY (provided to all employees)
• Firefighters will receive longevity pay as follows: Five (5) dollars per month for each year of service up to and including the fifteenth (15th) year, Six (6) dollars per month for each year of service from the sixteenth (16th) year through the completed twenty-fifth (25th) year.

LEAVE(S)

VACATION LEAVE

• Years of Service
• 56-Hour
• 40-Hour
• 1 year-4 years
• 7 tours
• 15 tours
• 5 years-9 years
• 8 tours
• 17 tours
• 10 years–14 years
• 10 tours
• 20 tours
• 15 years–17 years
• 12 tours
• 23 tours
• 18 years plus
• 13 tours
• 24 tours

SICK LEAVE (ACCRUED PER PAY PERIOD)

• Fifty-six (56) hour Firefighters, with up to 4 years of service
• 13.85 HOURS
• Fifty-six (56) hour Firefighters, with 4 years of service and over
• 11.08 HOURS
• Forty (40) hour Firefighters, with up to 4 years of service
• 4.617 HOURS
• Forty (40) hour Firefighters, with 4 years of service and over
• 3.7 HOURS

FUNERAL LEAVE

Days of Funeral Leave

Funeral Leave Conditions

• Time not to exceed two (2) tours of duty for fifty-six (56) hour employees or five (5) shifts of duty for forty (40) hour employees.
• For an immediate family – Defined as spouse and children of the member, 33 mother, father, grandparent, grandchildren, and brother, sister of the member and those of the member’s spouse.

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