Back to all Jobs 2024 Firefighter / AEMT Closes On: March 31, 2024 at 11:59 PM EST Location: Marietta , Marietta, GA 30060 Department: Fire Job Status: Full-Time Status: Open Until Filled Apply Now Job Description The Marietta Fire Department offers exceptional and diverse career opportunities for men and women seeking professional and personal success. If you seek a competitive salary with excellent benefits, varying job assignments with advancement potential, and endeavor to impact the lives of others. Consider joining the MFD team, firefighting may be the exciting, challenging, and rewarding career you have been looking for.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Minimum Qualifications - At least 18 years of age at time of hire High school graduate or GED Valid driver's license and satisfactory seven (7) year driving history including NO DUI'S or BUI'S (Boating Under the Influence) within five (5) years, or excessive violations Must be authorized to work in the United States Free of any... felony convictions or sufficient misdemeanor convictions to evidence a pattern Successful completion of written exam, background check including criminal and credit history and oral exams Ability to meet physical and mental demands of the position Must become certified as a Georgia Firefighter/AEMT within one year of hire Must be able to attain status as a relief driver within two (4) years of hire Additional Requirements - Successful completion of the following: fitness/agility test, written test, interview with the Chief, medical evaluation & drug screen polygraph, psychological & successful completion of recruit training. Equivalency - Candidates that have any of the following may not need to take the Accuplacer Exam: AEMT/ Firefighter certification or Paramedic certification, Accuplacer Next Generation Reading, Writing & Arithmetic passing scores within the past two years. Lateral Program may be considered for candidates with a minimum of a State of Georgia Firefighter I certificate and an Advanced EMT License, or a State of Georgia Firefighter I certification and a Paramedic License.
Additional Information HIRING RANGE $51,000 at the start of training. Increases to $53,530 after 18 month working test period. $52,252 Entry level with AEMT/Paramedic licensure or firefighter certification.
Increases to $52,530 at completion of training. ($1.25 per hour added for Paramedic licensure) MARKET RATE- Lateral hires with GA firefighter certification, GA AEMT/Paramedic licensure, and departmental experience. The City of Marietta offers a rich benefits and retirement package Higher take home pay than most other agencies Access to employee clinic for all new hires at no cost Realize your potential with a city career and apply today!
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