Firefighter - EMT

City of Southfield Human Resources; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Deferred compensation plans

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Holidays

Vacation

Sick leave

Job summary

City of Southfield is seeking individuals to start as FF/EMT. Upon qualification, promotion to Paramedic will follow per the contract. Applicants are urged to check emails (including spam) for interview/testing notices.

Responsibilities include responding to emergencies, drills, and safeguarding life and property, with training, equipment, and facility upkeep as part of daily duties. Shifts run 24 hours; EMT basic certification required.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizen; 18+ years old at application
• Must have State of Michigan Firefighter I & II Certification upon eligibility
• For lateral consideration, must be a sworn Fire Fighter in good standing
• Must possess valid Michigan driver's license and clean driving record
• No felony convictions or serious misdemeanors; pass Physical Ability Test within 1 year

Responsibilities

• Respond to fire, rescue, first aid, and related emergencies; participate in daily drills; protect life and property.
• Participate in fire safety surveys, pre-plans, and station housekeeping; training activities as assigned.
• Work in 24-hour shifts and be on-call when required; maintain equipment, apparatus and buildings.

Skills

Emergency response

Public safety teamwork

Physical stamina

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

All candidates chosen will start as a FF/EMT. Once a Paramedic position is available employees will be promoted as per the contract.

Please check your email inbox, spam and junk folders for important communication regarding your hiring status. If you unsubscribe from emails, you will not receive notices to schedule interviews and testing.

Representative Job Duties

An employee is responsible for effectively responding to fire, rescue, first aid, and related emergencies; participating in daily drills, protecting life and property; maintaining equipment, apparatus and buildings.

Participate in fire safety surveys and pre-plans, perform routine housekeeping of fire station facilities, grounds, and equipment, and participate in training activities, and other work as assigned.

Work is subject to the hazards encountered in emergency fire and rescue operations, including the physical and mental stresses inherent in public safety work.

Work is subject to a 24-hour shift and on-call status when required. Fire Fighters must have a national registry basic EMT certification.

Job Requirements - As Determined By the City Of Southfield

• Be a U.S. citizen; 18 years of age or older at the time of application; Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have the State of Michigan Firefighter I & II Certification upon establishment of the Eligibility List;
• For lateral consideration, applicant must be currently employed as a sworn Fire Fighter and be a Fire Fighter in “good standing” or if recently separated from service (i.e. laid off) must have been a Fire Fighter in “good standing” at the time of separation.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodations.
• Must possess a valid Michigan driver’s license and a good driving record as determined by the City’s Driving Standards
• Must have no felony convictions and no record of serious misdemeanor convictions.
• Applicants must successfully pass or have proof of successfully passing a Physical Ability Test within one (1) year prior to before their start date

Lateral applicants that are currently employed as a sworn fire fighter or have less than 30 days since being employed as one are excluded from the Physical Ability Test and Written Examination requirements.

Supplemental Information

The selection process will include the completion of a City of Southfield application packet, a review of the applicant’s qualifications, driving record and criminal history check, a written examination, and an oral board interview. Selected candidates will be subject to an extensive background investigation, and must successfully pass a psychological evaluation and physical exam prior to employment. Each step of the process must be passed before the applicant will be moved to the next step.

We offer a complete benefits package to career employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave and more!

Overview

City of Southfield Employee Benefits Summary

Mandatory Benefits: Medical, Dental and Vision Elections, or Opt Out

Supplemental Benefits: Term Life, Aflac, Met Law, Retirement Savings Account, Tuition Reimbursement, EAP, FMLA, Flexible Spending Account, Residency Bonus

Blended Pension Plan Employees

Defined Benefit SERS

1.5% Multiplier for all years of service

3 Years Final Average Compensation Upon Retirement

10 Years Vesting

5% Employee Contribution

Defined Contribution 401a MissionSquare

3% 401 a City Contribution

3% 401 a Employee Contribution (minimum)

5 Year Vesting Schedule

https://www.missionsq.org/

Retirement Health Savings

Effective July 1, 2020 Tier III and IV employees shall contribute 2% of pensionable wages and the City will contribute $100 per month.

https://www.healthcare.gov/

5 years of years of service: 50% vested

6 years of service: 75% vested

7 years of service: 100% vested

Participation in the RHS begins on the first day of employment and end on the day of separation.

Life Insurance MetLife

Benefits

• The city provides term life insurance benefits with accidental death and dismemberment for qualified employees as soon as possible, through the proper insurance carrier in accordance with the following schedule:
• AFSCME 329: 0-30 months employment $30,000 life and ADD, after 30 months of employment $50,000 term life, accidental death and dismemberment coverage.
• ACS TPOAM PST AFSCME 3636: $50,000 Term life and $50,000 ADD Insurance

Medical Elections

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (2025)

• Community Blue PPO 10
• Community Blue PPO 12
• Community Blue PPO 15

HAP HMO

Dental - Blue Cross Blue Shield

Vision - Blue Cross Blue Shield

Health insurance 1st day of the next month of hire date.

Employee has 30 Days to select benefits, otherwise will wait until open enrollment.

COBRA coverage through TASC – in the event of separation– you are entitled to continuation medical coverage up to 18 months.

Retirement Savings Account

Supplemental

MissionSquare 457b

or T. Rowe Price 457b

Retirement savings account with no employer contribution. Funds, added to a 457 can be pre-tax or post-tax.

Pre Tax funds lower taxable income in bi-weekly paycheck; however, taxes may have to be paid upon the distribution of funds in retirement.

Post-tax deferrals are taken from already taxed funds in your paycheck, which means that little to no taxes will be taken upon distribution in retirement. Loans are available.

Supplemental

Tuition Reimbursement

75% reimbursement for tuition and fees (excluding late fees) for city-related classes or degree programs with a grade of "B" or better, up to $2,500 annually, plus 75% for required books.

Residency Bonus

Annual residency bonus of 1.5% of annual salary by Jan 1st with proof of residency. Elected officials and contractual employees ineligible.

Fire and Police Excluded

Supplemental

MetLife

Voluntary Term Life and ADD

Additional life Insurance can be purchased for employees and dependents at an additional cost for the employee.

AFLAC Short term disability, cancer, accident and hospitalization insurance. Dennis Patton [e-mail].

Supplemental

EAP Ulliance

Employee Assistance Program through Ulliance- six free counseling sessions, legal, finance and life coaching programs. Supervisors are not notified if employee uses services.

FMLA

Family Medical Leave Act worked up to 1250 hours or one year. Can take off time to care for a medical emergency for themselves or immediate family members for up to 12 weeks unpaid. Absences approved by BASIC or FMLA vendor.

Supplemental

FSA & Dependent Care

Flexible Spending Accounts and Dependent care through TASC are pre-tax funds that are used to cover certain out-of-pocket medical expenses and childcare costs. A total dollar amount is elected, and a debit card is sent to you to pay for incurred expenses.

Pre-tax funds are deducted bi-weekly to cover the cost of the total amount you have elected. There is an annual election limit of $3,300 for 2025.

Renew Annually, it's not automatic.