Gwinnett County Firefighter/Paramedic Trainee Job at Gwinnett County
Class Summary
Saturday, December 10, 2022 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Appointments Highly Recommended
Gwinnett County Fire Training Academy
3608 Braselton Highway
Dacula, GA 30019
Please join us at our upcoming Gwinnett County Firefighter/Paramedic Trainee Hiring Event!
This is a special opportunity to complete a substantial portion of the first phase of a two-phase hiring process. Those attending will have an opportunity to complete an orientation, application, portion of the background check, PPE (sneakers and long pants required) and an oral interview. The entire process typically takes two to three hours, although it may take longer.
Prior to attending the event, it is highly recommended that you submit an application. Once an application has been received, a recruiter will call to set up an appointment time for the event. Those that have submitted applications but do not have an appointment are still welcome to attend but may have longer wait times. Appointments may not be scheduled for late applications, but walk-ins are welcome.
The Department of Fire and Emergency Services provides emergency medical services and fire protection to the citizens of Gwinnett County. The Department's mission is to save lives and protect property and we have a prestigious history of doing this with many significant accomplishments. As a valued member of our team, you will perform emergency medical treatment, life rescue and fire suppression, and safety education to the public. Personnel are assigned to work on rotating 24-hour shifts: 24 hours on/48 hours off, including weekends and holidays.
Employees must successfully complete state EMS licensure, state firefighter certification, and other requirements to successfully operate on a department emergency response vehicle during first two years of employment. This job is a safety sensitive position that will require a pre-employment drug test and subsequent random drug and alcohol testing in accordance with Gwinnett County Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace.
Applicants must pass a comprehensive background investigation including criminal, controlled substance, credit, driving, employment history checks, an oral interview, medical exam including drug screen, polygraph, psychological and physical agility testing.
SALARY:
$43,162 - $56,798 Starting Salary
$44,456 - $58,502 (includes 3% incentive for an Associate's degree)
$45,751 - $62,012 (includes 6% incentive for a Bachelor's degree)
The Grade for this position is FF213.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School Diploma, or G.E.D. certificate
- Valid Driver's License from state of residency equivalent to GA Class C or higher
- Must be at least 18 years of age
You will be asked to provide the below documents during the hiring process:
- A copy of their high school diploma or G.E.D. certificate (This is a state requirement for certification purposes.) AND
- One of the following:
- Current National Registry (NR) or State of Georgia EMT Basic, Intermediate or Advanced Cards, OR
- Any completed associates degree or higher from an accredited college, OR
- SAT (minimum score: Verbal/Critical Reading - 430, Math - 400)*, OR
- SAT new (minimum score: Reading - 24, Writing and Language - 25, Math - 22), OR
- ACT (minimum score: English - 17, Math - 17, Reading - 15)*, OR
- ASSET (minimum score: Reading - 38, Writing - 38, Math - 38)* OR
- COMPASS (minimum score: Reading - 70, Writing - 38, Algebra or Pre-Algebra - 37)*, OR
- CLASSIC ACCUPLACER (minimum score: Reading Comprehension - 55, Sentence Skills - 60, Arithmetic - 34)*, OR
- NEXT-GENERATION ACCUPLACER (minimum score: Reading - 224, Writing - 236, Arithmetic - 229)*
- Tests must have been taken within the past five years.
For information related to position specific Essential Duties, Knowledge, Skills and Physical Requirements *
For more information about the hiring process for this position
PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU MAY RECEIVE E-MAILS THROUGHOUT THE APPLICATION AND BACKGROUND PROCESS FOR THIS POSITION. MAKE SURE YOU CAN RECEIVE E-MAILS FROM:
FireRecruiting@gwinnettcounty.com
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Note: The class specifications listed on this site are not the official class specifications for Gwinnett County and are subject to change.
Benefits Offered
Benefits Offered:
- Health, dental, vision, prescription drug insurance plans
- Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical and Dependent Care
- HSA/HRA available
- Basic, Optional and Dependent Life Insurance
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- On-site Medical Wellness Center
- Holidays: 13 holidays per year
- Annual leave (vacation): 13 day accrual per year
- Sick leave: 13 day accrual per year
- Paid Parental Leave
- Wellness Incentive Programs
- Annual Wellness Fair
- Financial Education Programs
- Funeral Leave
- Longevity Pay after 3 years (full-time status)
- Tuition Reimbursement after 2 years (full-time status)
- Employee assistance program
- Uniforms and equipment furnished
- Non Competitive promotional opportunities
- Employee discount programs
- Retirement Benefits include:
- Defined Contribution Retirement Plan
- Employees can choose a contribution rate of 5.0% or 7.5%
- Gwinnett County will contribute 7.0% of your pensionable earnings per pay period.
- An employee is fully vested in 5 years. An employee can retire if he/she has reached the age of 55 and the sum of his/her age and years of service equals 65.
- Deferred Compensation Plan
- If you contribute at least 3% of your base pay to the 457(b) plan, Gwinnett County will contribute an additional 1% to your Defined Contribution Retirement Plan (this is in addition to the 7% described above).
- Defined Contribution Retirement Plan
Benefits Offered:
- Health, dental, vision, prescription drug insurance plans
- Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical and Dependent Care
- HSA/HRA available
- Basic, Optional and Dependent Life Insurance
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- On-site Medical Wellness Center
- Holidays: 12 holidays per year
- Annual leave (vacation): 13 day accrual per year
- Sick leave: 13 day accrual per year
- Immunizations (Flu Shots, Tetanus, etc.)
- Wellness Incentive Programs
- Annual Wellness Fair
- Financial Education Programs
- Funeral Leave
- Longevity Pay after 3 years (full-time status)
- Tuition Reimbursement after 2 years (full-time status)
- Employee assistance program
- Uniforms and equipment furnished
- Employee discount programs
- Retirement Benefits include:
- Defined Contribution Retirement Plan
- Employees can choose a contribution rate of 5.0% or 7.5%
- Gwinnett County will contribute 7.0% of your pensionable earnings per pay period.
- An employee is fully vested in 5 years. An employee can retire if he/she has reached the age of 55 and the sum of his/her age and years of service equals 65.
- Deferred Compensation Plan
- If you contribute at least 3% of your base pay to the 457(b) plan, Gwinnett County will contribute an additional 1% to your Defined Contribution Retirement Plan (this is in addition to the 7% described above).
- Defined Contribution Retirement Plan
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