Fire & Rescue Officer Trainee (Q1) - Dallas Fire (Civil Service)

City of Dallas; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 54,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

The City of Dallas is seeking a Trainee Fire and Rescue Officer to participate in the Fire-Rescue Academy training program. This limited assignment provides the training needed to become a Fire and Rescue Officer, including EMT training and basic fire suppression, with an 18-month maximum duration.

Essential functions include attending courses, learning fire suppression and emergency medicine, and maintaining consistent attendance.

Qualifications

• Applicants must be at least 18 years old and under 36 at the time of the civil service examination.
• Pass a physical ability test approved by the civil service board and administered by Dallas Fire-Rescue or its designee.
• Must have demonstrated safe driving habits and be able to drive a motor vehicle in Texas.
• For military service, a designation of honorable or uncharacterized discharge must be shown on separation documents.

Responsibilities

• Attends formal courses to gain knowledge in fire suppression and emergency medicine.
• Performs related duties and special projects as requested.
• Maintains regular, reliable, and punctual attendance.

Skills

Physical ability

Safe driving

Attendance

Education

45 semester hours college credit

36 months active military service

TSIA score within 12 months

Job description

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Job Summary

This assignment is for the time that the employee is engaged in basic training at the Fire-Rescue Academy. It is a limited assignment designed to provide the training necessary to become a Fire and Rescue Officer. Included in this time is training for Emergency Medical Technician, a requirement for certification by the Texas State Commission on Fire Protection, as well as training in basic fire suppression. Employment in the Trainee Fire and Rescue Officer program should not exceed 18 months.

Job Description

This assignment is for the time that the employee is engaged in basic training at the Fire-Rescue Academy. It is a limited assignment designed to provide the training necessary to become a Fire and Rescue Officer. Included in this time is training for Emergency Medical Technician, a requirement for certification by the Texas State Commission on Fire Protection, as well as training in basic fire suppression. Employment in the Trainee Fire and Rescue Officer program should not exceed 18 months.

Essential Functions

• Attends formal courses to gain theoretical and practical knowledge in fire suppression and emergency medicine to include, but not limited to, Rules and Regulations, Communications, Fire Cause, Pump-Driver operator and methods and techniques of fire control and rescue operations.
• Performs other related duties, including special projects as requested, or required.
• Regular, reliable and punctual attendance is an essential function of the job.

Minimum Qualifications

• Applicants for trainee fire-rescue officer must: (1) be at least 18 years of age and not have reached 36 years of age on the date the civil service examination is given; (2) pass physical ability test approved by the civil service board and administered by Dallas Fire-Rescue or its designee; (3) have demonstrated safe driving habits and be qualified to drive a motor vehicle in Texas; (4) for any completed military service, a designation of honorable or uncharacterized discharge as indicated on separation documents provided by the military; and (5) meet one of the following qualifications:
  • (A) have at least 45 semester hours college credit with a C average or better from an accredited college or university;
  • (B) completed a minimum of 36 months active service in the Armed Forces of the United States with an honorable discharge or an uncharacterized discharge as indicated on separation documents provided by the military (applicants whose military service is no more than 10 calendar days less than 36 months are acceptable; more than 10 days less than the full 36 months requires approval);
  • (C) have received a passing score on the Texas Success Initiative Assessment (TSIA) within the previous 12 months.

Additional Requirements

• No felony convictions
• No class A misdemeanor convictions within the last five (5) years
• No class B misdemeanor convictions within the last two (2) years
• No more than four (4) class C misdemeanor convictions within the last ten (10) years
• Must not have committed or have been convicted of driving with a suspended license within the last twelve (12) months
• Must not currently be on probation for DWI or other traffic offenses
• Must not be on probation for any crime at the time of application
• Must not be under criminal investigation during the application process
• Must not have any outstanding traffic warrants or pending citations
• Must possess the physical/medical health to adequately perform the duties of a Firefighter

Online Exam Description

Exam covers basic math skills, reading comprehension, ability to read and interpret maps/Mapsco, industrial measurement and mechanical comprehension.. Time Limit: Three (3) hours.

Supplemental Information

Supplemental Information: The salary listed on the job posting is the starting salary range; amount offered will depend upon qualifications. For evaluation purposes, acceptable qualifying experience for all positions must have been in a paid capacity unless noted otherwise in the minimum qualifications for the posted position. Additionally, 30+ hours per week will be counted as full-time employment and will receive full credit for the amount of time employed. A minimum of 15 through 29 work hours per week will be counted as part-time employment and will receive half credit for the amount of time employed.

Salary Range $39.05 - $44.12

The salary listed on this job posting is the starting salary range; amount offered will depend upon qualifications.

City of Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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