Fire & Rescue Officer Trainee
The City of Dallas
Fire & Rescue Officer Trainee
The City of Dallas
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Job Summary
This assignment is for the time that the employee is engaged in basic training at the Fire-Rescue Academy. It is a limited assignment designed to provide the training necessary to become a Fire and Rescue Officer. Included in this time is training for Emergency Medical Technician, a requirement for certification by the Texas State Commission on Fire Protection, as well as training in basic fire suppression. Employment in the Trainee Fire and Rescue Officer program should not exceed 18 months.
Job Description
This assignment is for the time that the employee is engaged in basic training at the Fire-Rescue Academy. It is a limited assignment designed to provide the training necessary to become a Fire and Rescue Officer. Included in this time is training for Emergency Medical Technician, a requirement for certification by the Texas State Commission on Fire Protection, as well as training in basic fire suppression. Employment in the Trainee Fire and Rescue Officer program should not exceed 18 months.
IMPORTANT – READ BEFORE SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION
1. REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION: All applicants MUST attach the applicable required documentation (college transcript, military documentation, or TSIA Score Report) in the "Upload Resume" section BEFORE submitting their application. APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED WITHOUT REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION WILL BE CONSIDERED INCOMPLETE.
2. ONLINE ASSESSMENT: Applicants invited to complete an online assessment will receive a test link via email within three (3) business days of submitting their application. YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE for monitoring your email inbox, including SPAM/JUNK FOLDERS, for assessment instructions and deadlines.
Examples of Qualifying Documents
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Essential Functions:
1. Attends formal courses to gain theoretical and practical knowledge in fire suppression and emergency medicine to include, but not limited to, Rules and Regulations, Communications, Fire Cause, Pump-Driver operator and methods and techniques of fire control and rescue operations.
2. Performs other related duties, including special projects as requested, or required.
3. Regular, reliable and punctual attendance is an essential function of the job
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants for trainee fire-rescue officer must:
(1) be at least 18 years of age and not have reached 36 years of age on the date the civil service examination is given;
(2) pass physical ability test approved by the civil service board and administered by Dallas Fire-Rescue or its designee;
(3) have demonstrated safe driving habits and be qualified to drive a motor vehicle in Texas;
(4) for any completed military service, a designation of honorable or uncharacterized discharge as indicated on separation documents provided by the military; and
(5) meet one of the following qualifications:
(A) have at least 45 semester hours college credit with a C average or better from an accredited college or university;
(B) completed a minimum of 36 months active service in the Armed Forces of the United States with an honorable discharge or an uncharacterized discharge as indicated on separation documents provided by the military (applicants whose military service is no more than 10 calendar days less than 36 months are acceptable; more than 10 days less than the full 36 months requires approval);
(C) have received a passing score on the Texas Success Initiative Assessment (TSIA) within the previous 12 months
Additional Requirements
ONLINE Exam Description
Exam covers basic math skills, reading comprehension, ability to read and interpret maps/Mapsco, industrial measurement and mechanical comprehension..
Time Limit: Three (3) hours.
Supplemental Information:
The salary listed on the job posting is the starting salary range; amount offered will depend upon qualifications.
For evaluation purposes, acceptable qualifying experience for all positions must have been in a paid capacity unless noted otherwise in the minimum qualifications for the posted position.
Additionally, 30+ hours per week will be counted as full-time employment and will receive full credit for the amount of time employed. A minimum of 15 through 29 work hours per week will be counted as part-time employment and will receive half credit for the amount of time employed.
Salary Range
The salary listed on this job posting is the starting salary range; amount offered will depend upon qualifications.
City of Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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