City of Ventura

City of Ventura

Firefighter-Paramedic Recruit

Ventura, CA · Contract

Work authorization required$42k-$52kDetected 35 days ago
HRCommunication

About the role

  • Recruits attend an 18-week Fire Academy and may participate in additional departmental training.
  • Training provides an introduction to the fire service, including firefighting techniques, emergency medical response, physical fitness, and applicable rules, regulations, and procedures.
  • Recruits are assigned to a 40-hour work week during the academy and training period.

Responsibilities

  • Current and valid Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification, with expiration beyond Academy graduation

Compensation

  • $42k-$52k

Benefits

  • Competitive pay and benefits
  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
  • Wellness Program
  • Current and valid Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or Pediatric Education for Pre-Hospital Providers (PEPP) certification, with expiration beyond Academy graduation

Equal opportunity

  • recruitment@cityofventura.ca.gov
  • (805) 654-7802
  • In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need an accommodation in a selection process, please notify the Human Resources Department in writing by the final filing date of the position you are interested in.
  • The City is an equal opportunity employer and strives to attract qualified applicants from all walks of life without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state and/or local law.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • Citizenship

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