Firefighter

Warren, City of (MI); Warren (MI); On-site; USD 69,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

defined benefit pension

health

dental and life insurance

paid vacation

sick time and holidays

lateral transfer pay

Job summary

The City of Warren, MI is seeking to hire a Fire Fighter. The starting salary ranges from $68,803 per year to a maximum of $102,658 per year after five years, with potential higher starting wages for IAFF represented departments. Applicants must be 18+ years old, a U.S.

citizen, hold a high school diploma or GED, and a valid Michigan driver’s license. A Paramedic license must be obtained by hire date, along with Fire Fighter I and II certifications, and successful completion of the CPAT, written

Qualifications

• Age 18 or older by the closing date.
• U.S. citizen.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid Michigan driver's license.
• Paramedic License must be obtained by date of hire.
• Fire Fighter I and II required.

Skills

Paramedic License

Fire Fighter I & II

CPAT

Driver's License

Written 70%+

Oral Interview 70%+

Background Check

Drug Screening

Psychological Evaluation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

FIRE FIGHTER

Starting Salary $68,803/year - Maximum Salary $102,658/year (After 5 years)

Fire Fighter candidates from IAFF represented fire departments with one or more years of experience may qualify for higher starting wages.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Age 18 or older by the closing date for accepting applications
• U.S. citizen
• Possess a high school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent
• Possess a valid driver’s license to operate a vehicle in the State of Michigan
• Possess Paramedic License from the Michigan Department of Health; must be obtained by date of hire
• Possess Fire Fighter I and II

WRITTEN EXAM

• Must pass the written test administered through EMPCO Inc. within the past year with a score of 70 percent or higher, and the oral interview with a score of 70 percent or higher. The written exam is worth 70% and oral interview is worth 30% of your total score.

PREFERENCE POINTS

At the time the eligibility list is certified, preference points will be added to a passing score for the following:

Education

• 1 point - Certificate in Fire Science from an accredited college or university.
• 2 points - Associate degree or higher degree in Fire Science from an accredited college or university.

Veteran’s Preference

• To receive preference points you must provide a copy of your Form DD214 or NGB22 to qualify.
• 1 point for service during a period of war or receipt of an expeditionary or campaign service medal during an emergency condition, with an honorable discharge.

MUST ALSO PASS THE FOLLOWING

• Written test administered by Empco Inc. with 70% or higher
• An oral board interview with 70% or higher
• Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT)
• Background investigation
• Physical examination including drug screening and a psychological evaluation within the guidelines established by the City, as modified by current law

A one (1) year eligibility list will be created.

APPLICATIONS MUST CONTAIN THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS UPLOADED

• Driver’s license
• High school diploma or G.E.D. or transcripts.
• Social Security card
• Birth certificate/proof of U.S. citizenship
• Paramedic license
• Fire Fighter I and II
• A valid CPAT is NOT required to apply, but if you have a valid CPAT we would like to copy your original certificate.

BENEFITS

• defined benefit plan pension
• health
• dental and life insurance (no monthly premiums)
• paid vacation
• sick time and holidays
• lateral transfer pay

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES

MAYOR LORI M. STONE

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER