Firefighter- Paramedic

City of Southfield Human Resources; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 63,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Dental

Vision

Retirement benefits

Tuition reimbursement

EAP

FMLA

Combo retirement plan

Job summary

City of Southfield Fire Department is seeking a highly qualified Fire Fighter/Paramedic. Must possess State of Michigan Paramedic License before hire, be a U.S. citizen 18+ and hold Michigan Firefighter I & II certification.

Lateral applicants must be sworn firefighters in good standing. Responsibilities include responding to fire, rescue and medical emergencies, conducting drills, and maintaining equipment.

Qualifications

• Must be a State of Michigan Paramedic licensed before date of hire.
• Must be a U.S. citizen, 18+ at application.
• Must hold State of Michigan Firefighter I & II Certification.
• Lateral applicants must be sworn Fire Fighters in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Respond to fire, rescue, first aid, and related emergencies.
• Participate in daily drills and training activities.
• Maintain equipment, apparatus, and facilities; perform housekeeping.
• Engage in fire safety surveys and pre-plans; respond to emergencies on 24-hour shifts.

Skills

Emergency response

Public safety

Medical assessment

Teamwork

Education

Paramedic license (MI)

Firefighter I & II (MI)

U.S. citizenship + 18

Tools

EMPCO registration

EMS equipment operation

Job description

Description

YOU MUST BE A CERTIFIED AND LICENSED FIREFIGHTER-PARAMEDIC TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION.

PARAMEDICS THAT ARE NOT CERTIFIED FIREFIGHTERS SHOULD APPLY TO THE PARAMEDIC TO FIREFIGHTER POSITION THAT IS POSTED.

CLASSIFICATION: Fire Fighter/Paramedic --Southfield Fire Department

SALARY & BENEFITS

Salary range: Fire Fighter/Paramedic -$62,929- $96,419

(*Years of qualifying work experience as a Sworn Fire Fighter are determined by City of Southfield, as of the eligibility list certification date)

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Representative Job Duties

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; participating in fire safety surveys and pre-plans, performing routine housekeeping of fire station facilities, grounds, and equipment, and participating 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.

Emergency medical care and related duties as assigned. An employee will be proficient with E.M.S. equipment and be able to operate same in any given situation. Must have the ability to evaluate and treat patients in medical emergencies. Employees in this class will maintain E.M.S. and firefighting skills as well as their Paramedic License throughout City of Southfield tenure.

Job Requirements - As Determined By the City Of Southfield

• Must have a State of Michigan Paramedic License before date of hire.
• 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
• 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.
• All applicants must pass or have proof of passing a Physical Ability Test within the last (1) year by time of hire.
• Must have a current passing test score (at least 70%) on record with Empco by date of application and have The City of Southfield Fire Department selected in your profile. (Register with Empco at https://www.empco.net/). Test fees are the responsibility of the applicant. (Lateral applicants that are currently employed as a sworn fire fighter or have less than 30 days since being employed as one are excluded the EMPCO 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.

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

Applicants must maintain all minimum requirements and certifications while waiting for consideration for employment. Names of the successful candidates will remain eligible for consideration for one year from placement on the Eligibility List.

Benefits

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, sick leave and more!

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.

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.