Fire Prevention Officer Trainee

Built for the Badge; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Built for the Badge in Sacramento is seeking an entry-level Fire Prevention Officer to perform inspections, investigate complaints, and provide public information.

Under supervision, trainees will undergo a comprehensive training program designed to qualify for advancement, with duties expanding as the training progresses.

Successful candidates will develop knowledge of inspection procedures, fire code basics, and public safety education while supporting routine fire prevention tasks.

Qualifications

• Possession of a High School Diploma or equivalent G.E.D. certificate and completion of fifteen (15) semester units from an accredited college or university.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Learn to perform the specified as well as related duties.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with Fire Department personnel and others encountered in the course of work.
• Basic arithmetic and simple calculations.
• General courtesy in dealing with the public.

Responsibilities

• Learn to perform entry-level Fire Prevention work including inspections, complaint investigations, and public information duties.

Skills

Basic arithmetic

Public courtesy

Ability to learn

Follow instructions

Education

High School Diploma or GED + 15 college units

Job description

Learns to perform entry-level Fire Prevention work including inspections, complaint investigations, and public information duties.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is the entry-level class of the Fire Prevention Officer series. Incumbents are required to undergo a comprehensive training program designed to qualify them for advancement to Fire Prevention Officer I.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Immediate supervision is provided by a Senior Fire Prevention Officer. Functional and technical supervision may be provided by a Fire Prevention Officer II.

Knowledge of:

• Basic arithmetic and simple calculations.
• General courtesy in dealing with the public.

Ability to:

• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Learn to perform the specified as well as related duties.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with Fire Department personnel and others encountered in the course of work.

Education:

Any combination of education and experience that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

• Possession of a High School Diploma or equivalent G.E.D. certificate and completion of fifteen (15) semester units from an accredited college or university. Trainees wil