Entry Level Firefighter

TEST DATE: SATURDAY, May 6th, 2023 at the Cleburne Senior Center
 
DEADLINE TO APPLY: FRIDAY, April 14th, 2023 BY 5:00 PM

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A copy of the following must be uploaded online with the application:

• Driver License
  
• High School Diploma/ GED
• College Transcript/ Degree (20 College Hours)
• Firefighter Certification
• EMT Certification
• Paramedic Certification
• To receive veteran's points, a copy of the DD214 (Member 4) Form showing honorable discharge with at least 180 consecutive days of duty service, must be submitted with the application

 Applications and required documents must be on file in Human Resources by 5:00 PM, April 14th, 2023. Applications will not be accepted after this date and time, NO EXCEPTIONS.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Must be a citizen of the United States and be able to read, write and fluently speak English.
• Age 18 to 35 years at the time of written exam.
• Possess a valid Texas Class B driver’s license or be able to obtain one within ninety (90) days of employment that is not in jeopardy of suspension or revocation.
• A  minimum of 20 college credit hours from an accredited college or university, or possess certification as a basic Firefighter, as established by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection, or possess certification as a Paramedic by the National Registry or Texas Department of State Health Services at the time of the application. Before the time of entrance examination, the applicant shall provide either (1) evidence of certification issued by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection or, (2) a Paramedic Certificate issued by the National Registry or Texas Department of State Health Services. 
• Preferably, possess certification as a basic Firefighter, or become certifiable at time of appointment, as established by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection.  At or before the time of entrance exam, applicant shall provide either (1) evidence of certification issued by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection, or (2) evidence of current enrollment in a basic recruit fire-training academy approved by the Texas Commission of Fire Protection.
• Preferably possess certification as a (1) Paramedic (more preferable) or (2) an EMT by the Texas Department of State Health Services at time of appointment.  At or before the time of entrance exam, applicant shall provide either (1) a Paramedic or EMT Certificate issued by the Texas Department of State Health Services, or (2) evidence of current enrollment in a Paramedic (more preferable) or EMT course approved by the Texas Department of State Health Services.
• Must be a graduate of an accredited high school or have an equivalency certificate. 
• Official transcripts or other competent evidence of completion of the aforementioned academic requirements must be submitted with application.
• Applicants convicted of a felony under State, Federal, or military law will not be considered for employment.  Applicants will not be considered for employment while charges are pending for any offense.
• Must pass the written Civil Service exam with a minimum score of 70 percent.
• Candidates who pass the written exam will be subject to successful completion of the following:  driver analysis; background investigation; physical ability test; psychological evaluation; polygraph test; oral review board; medical exam; including drug testing; and any other relevant investigations deemed necessary.