Firefighter & Paramedic: EMS & Rescue Specialist

GovernmentJobs.com — City of Escondido

Escondido (CA)

On-site

USD 106,000 - 136,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Educational incentive pay
Technical Rescue incentive pay

Job summary

City of Escondido is seeking a firefighter to join the municipal fire department. The role offers a stable, full-time position with a competitive salary and benefits. Candidates must meet age, education, and licensing requirements and be prepared to obtain a firefighter endorsement within two years.

Salary ranges provided reflect planned increases, and additional incentive pay for education and technical rescue may be available per the MOU. This role requires California residency timelines.

Qualifications

  • Must be at least 18 years old at appointment.
  • Must be a high school graduate or have passed the G.E.D. test with overall minimum score of 45 and minimum score of 35 on any test.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

City of Escondido is seeking a firefighter to join the municipal fire department. The role offers a stable, full-time position with a competitive salary and benefits. Candidates must meet age, education, and licensing requirements and be prepared to obtain a firefighter endorsement within two years.

Salary ranges provided reflect planned increases, and additional incentive pay for education and technical rescue may be available per the MOU. This role requires California residency timelines.

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