Firefighter / Paramedic Trainee

Gwinnett County; Lawrenceville (GA); On-site; USD 49,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

This role offers a unique opportunity to serve the community as a Firefighter/Paramedic Trainee. As part of a dedicated team, you will undergo rigorous training and certification processes to ensure public safety. The position involves responding to emergencies and requires a commitment to maintaining high standards of conduct, including passing background checks and drug testing. An established employer in public safety, this position not only provides a competitive salary based on qualifications and experience but also includes eligibility for the Employee Referral Program and participation in the Georgia Firefighter Pension Fund. Join a vital service that makes a difference in people's lives every day.

Benefits

Georgia Firefighter Pension Fund

Employee Referral Program

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid driver's license and be at least 18 years old.
• Completion of state EMS licensure and firefighter certification required.

Responsibilities

• Complete state EMS licensure and firefighter certification within two years.
• Pass comprehensive background checks and medical exams.

Skills

Emergency Medical Services (EMS)

Firefighter Certification

Public Safety Background Check

Drug and Alcohol Testing Compliance

Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Associate Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Job Description
Employees must successfully complete state EMS licensure, state firefighter certification, and other requirements to successfully operate on a department emergency response vehicle during the first two years of employment. This job is a safety-sensitive position that will require a pre-employment drug test and subsequent random drug and alcohol testing in accordance with Gwinnett County Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace.

Applicants must pass a comprehensive background investigation including criminal, controlled substance, driving, employment history checks, an oral interview, medical exam including drug screen, psychological and physical agility testing.

Salary will be based on qualifications and experience. Firefighter/Paramedic Trainee:

• $49,086 - $ 64,594 Starting Salary (without a degree)
• $50,558 - $ 66,531 (Starting Salary including 3% incentive for an Associate degree)
• $52,031 - 68,469 (Starting Salary including 6% incentive for a Bachelor's degree)

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS (Failure to attach both of the required documents listed below to your application will result in delayed processing of your application . ):

ALL APPLICANTS MUST ATTACH A COPY OF THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS:

• A copy of their high school diploma or G.E.D. certificate (This is a state requirement for certification purposes.) AND
• One of the following:
  • Current National Registry (NR) or State of Georgia EMT Basic, Intermediate or Advanced Cards, OR
  • Any completed associates degree or higher from an accredited college, OR
  • SAT (minimum score: Reading and Writing - 430, Math - 400)*, OR
  • SAT new (minimum score: Reading - 24, Writing and Language - 25, Math - 22), OR
  • ACT (minimum score: English - 17, Math - 17, Reading - 15)*, OR
  • ASSET (minimum score: Reading - 38, Writing - 38, Math - 38)* OR
  • CLASSIC ACCUPLACER (minimum score: Reading Comprehension - 55, Sentence Skills - 60, Arithmetic - 34)*, OR
  • NEXT-GENERATION ACCUPLACER (minimum score: Reading - 224, Writing - 236, Arithmetic - 229)*

*Tests must have been taken within the past five years.

Other Job Requirements/Information This job is a safety-sensitive position that will require a pre-employment drug test and subsequent random drug and alcohol testing. This job requires a public safety background check to include motor vehicle histories, criminal histories, and fingerprinting.
This job may require on-call rotation and emergency after hours, weekends, and/or holidays.

Grade
The grade for this position is FF213.

This position is eligible for the Employee Referral Program.
Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma, or G.E.D. certificate (copy must be attached to application);
• Valid Driver's License from state of residency equivalent to GA Class C or higher
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

For information related to position specific Essential Duties, Knowledge, Skills and Physical Requirements , click here . *

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Note:The class specifications listed on this website are not the official class specifications for Gwinnett County and are subject to change.


**Georgia Firefighter Pension Fund Offered - Funded by Department**