Firefighter Jobs

This job posting is for Firefighter and Fire Medic.

• Fire Medic (Paramedic) $57,304.00 - $88,920.00
• Firefighter (EMT or higher) $51,750.40 - $80,308.80

Starting Salary May Be Adjusted Depending On Experience.

• Ability to pass a NFPA-1582 medically required physical for Firefighters and all other City of Hoover pre-employment requirements
• Current National Registry License, EMT Basic or higher at time of application
• Possession of a valid driver's license and the ability to obtain/maintain a City of Hoover driver's permit
• Current State of Alabama EMT Basic License or higher at time of application
• Ability to comply with the Hoover Fire Department grooming standards policy.
• High School Diploma or GED

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Any candidate certified as Firefighter I will not be eligible for employment with the City of Hoover until he/she has fulfilled the two-year obligation from the graduation date(unless self-sponsored) imposed by the rules of the Alabama Personnel Standards Commission.
• Possession of a current and valid Alabama Personnel Standards Commission Firefighter I Certification*
• Current Alabama Paramedic License at the time of application

For more information about the Hoover Fire Department, please visit our website https//hooverfire.org/

Responds to all types of rescue, fire suppression, medical, and non-medical emergency calls, and implements actions required to save lives and property, and protect the environment; operates standard fire suppression, rescue and medical equipment safely and efficiently to achieve desired outcomes while adhering to departmental policies and applicable State or local laws and protocols; performs routine and preventive maintenance of City equipment, facilities and vehicles; following demonstration of competence, drives City vehicles as assigned in a safe manner; participates in non-emergency activities such as fire prevention inspections, public education programs, and public relations events; receives and responds to citizen requests for general information or assistance; monitors departmental radio transmissions and telephones; completes all required reports; must be willing to be trained, certified, licensed or assigned duties as deemed necessary by the department; performs other duties as directed.

DOCUMENTATION TO BE ELECTRONICALLY ATTACHED TO APPLICATION

• Copy of a fully credentialed and current EMT Basic, EMT Intermediate, Advanced EMT in the state of Alabama or Alabama Paramedic license
• Copy of current National Registry Certificate, EMT Basic or higher
• A valid and current Alabama Personnel Standards Commission Firefighter I Certificate (if applicable).

Once you have submitted your application to a posted position, you cannot go back and add attachments. Please do not attach any documents other than an Alabama EMT Basic/Intermediate/Advanced, Alabama Paramedic License or National Registry Certification, EMT or higher. You may attach your Alabama Personnel Standards Commission Firefighter I and/or II Certificate (if applicable).

FIREFIGHTER SCREENING PROCESS

Firefighter candidates who meet the minimum requirements will be further screened through our evaluation process, which considers related work experience, education, certifications and special training. Firefighter candidate finalists will then be evaluated based on personal interviews. Not all applicants will be selected for interviews. Firefighter candidate finalists must successfully pass a fire-related physical agility test, background investigation, psychological and medical examination.

MEDICAL STANDARDS

After a job offer has been made, but prior to beginning work with the Hoover Fire Department, candidates must pass a NFPA 1582 qualifying medical examination. Candidates will be rejected for any condition that will prevent them from performing in a reasonable manner, with or without accommodation, the duties of Firefighter.

$57,304.00 - $88,920.00

Starting Salary May Be Adjusted Depending On Experience.

• Applicants possessing a State of Alabama POST Certification must be two (2) years or more past graduation date listed on APOST certificate
• Ability to pass a thorough background check
• Possession of a valid driver's license and the ability to obtain/maintain a City of Hoover Driver's Permit
• Possession of law enforcement certification from Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) in any State

Preferred Qualification

Fluent in Spanish

Performs a variety of law enforcement duties in the preservation of public peace and prevention of crimes, including protecting life and property, enforcing all laws and ordinances, investigating crimes and accidents, making arrests, providing credible testimony in various courts, conducting traffic surveys to determine problem areas, assisting in school and community functions, as well as, public relations activities, and other cases as assigned.

As only one application can be submitted per candidate for a particular job posting, please make certain that your application meets the minimum requirements at the time of application.

All candidates must provide a copy of their current POST certification. These documents must be electronically attached to your application. Applications lacking the appropriate documentation will not be forwarded to the Police Department for further evaluation.

EMPLOYMENT PROCESS

Police Officer candidates who meet the minimum requirements will be further screened through our evaluation process, which considers related work experience, education, certifications and special training. Police Officer candidate finalists will then be evaluated based on personal interviews.

In order to be eligible for employment with the Hoover Police Department a candidate must successfully complete the Physical Agilities/Abilities Test. You can view the Physical Abilities/Agilities requirements at the following website - http//www.apostc.state.al.us. Go to Forms on the left side of the page then scroll to bottom of the page to access the Physical Agility Ability Course.

Candidates will be informed of the date, time and location of the Physical Agilities/Abilities Test at a later date and only after successful completion of an interview or interviews.

Due to the high volume of applications received, not all applicants will be selected for interviews and all that do interview are not guaranteed to be selected to participate in the Physical Agilities/Abilities Test.

This job will be posted until a sufficient number of applications are received and the City reserves the right to close the posting at any time.

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