City of Gulfport

City of Gulfport

Gulfport Firefighter Recruit

Gulfport, MS

Sponsorship not specified$40k-$50kDetected 76 days ago

About the role

  • The Firefighter Recruit position is an entry-level, probationary role with the Gulfport Fire Department.
  • Applicants will be notified of testing dates after submitting an application.
  • Candidates are selected for hire based on departmental vacancies.

Responsibilities

  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • Good hearing ability is critical to adequately perform job-related functions.
  • Performs skilled firefighting duties in combating, extinguishing, and preventing fires
  • Performs forced entries and rescues individuals, or assists with rescue operations during fires or other emergencies, as directed

Requirements

  • Administers emergency first aid, as required, and operates departmental vehicles under non-emergency conditions
  • Applicants for the Firefighter Recruit position are required to successfully complete a multi-step selection process, which includes passing a Civil Service Test, a Physical Agility Test, and in-person interviews.
  • The employee must be able to routinely lift and/or move a minimum of 50 pounds.

Nice to have

  • Previous firefighting experience is preferred but not required.

Skills

  • Possesses basic knowledge of firefighting methods and modern fire prevention practices
  • Demonstrates skill in the operation and care of fire apparatus and equipment
  • Exhibits the ability to learn the operation of heavy motorized equipment and a variety of firefighting, fire prevention, and related tasks
  • Requires the ability to engage in moderate to strenuous physical activity and to work extended hours during emergency situations
  • Exhibits the ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
  • Possesses the ability to read and interpret a variety of maps, plans, and diagrams

Compensation

  • Position Overview: The Firefighter Recruit position is an entry-level, probationary role with the Gulfport Fire Department.
  • Individuals selected for this position must meet all requirements and be accepted for employment in accordance with the City of Gulfport Civil Service Rules and Regulations.
  • Applicants will be notified of testing dates after submitting an application.
  • Candidates are selected for hire based on departmental vacancies.
  • This position is classified as a Critical personnel classification for Emergency Response.
  • This means that during an emergency response, this position is part of a subset of essential personnel who must be physically present due to the nature of their role.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • 32 Per Mississippi State Statute 21-31-63: Any applicant for a position of any kind under civil service must be a citizen of the United States and an elector of the county in which he resides and must meet only such bona
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