Fire Fighter Trainee

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

• Candidates must be a minimum of 18 years of age at the time of application.
• High school diploma or equivalent. College-level course work in fire science, fire administration, or a related field is desirable.
• Any combination of education, training and experience which produces the knowledge, skills and abilities required for the job and related to the essential functions of the position. 

Licenses and Certifications:

• Must possess a valid state driver's license and maintain satisfactory motor vehicle record with the ability to obtain appropriate Nevada state driver’s license within required time frame.
• Must obtain Class C with F endorsement or comparable license from their state of primary residence within two (2) years from the date of hire.
• Must have a valid Southern Nevada Health District or National Registry EMT, EMT-A or Paramedic certification/license at time of conditional job offer.
• Must have successfully completed a Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) by the time of a conditional job offer.   The College of Southern Nevada offers options, among many others, for testing.   
• Must be able to successfully complete a thorough background check, drug screen, physical examination, and psychological evaluation prior to formal job offer.

ASSESSMENT/SELECTION PROCESS

1. Complete online application - Interested candidates MUST submit an application through the City’s application system.
2. Register and test with National Testing Network (Weighted 85%) - Qualifying applicants MUST complete an online exam through National Testing Network
3. Virtual interview (Weighted 100%) - Qualifying candidates will then be invited to an oral interview.
4. Chief’s Interview - Top scoring candidates will be invited to a Chief’s interview.
5. Candidate Physical Ability Test (Pass/Fail) - (by the time of a conditional offer)
6. Southern Nevada Health District or National Registry EMT, EMT-A or Paramedic certification (by the time of conditional offer)
7. Suitability Assessment and Background Check
8. Selection/Offers
9. Drug Screening and Medical Exam
10. Fire Academy

BACKGROUND PROCESS & PRE EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

Candidates for this position are subject to pre-employment screenings and employment is contingent upon these results. Pre-employment screenings may include but are not limited to: local, state, and federal criminal history checks, and may require submission of fingerprints; drug screen; and physical examinations to include a pulmonary test and a psychological evaluation performed by our examining physician.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Work in an emergency firefighting environment; work in medical emergency situations, including vehicle accidents and other types of medical and rescue emergencies; work in intense life-threatening conditions; exposure to fire, smoke, bodily fluids, heights and noise.  
• Essential functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for running, walking, crawling, climbing, stooping and heavy lifting while wearing heavy protective equipment; work in inclement weather conditions for prolonged periods of time.  
• Must be able to work any shift or days of the week.  
• Regular and timely attendance is required. 

SALARY AND BENEFITS

• All Firefighter/Paramedics begin at Step 1 with an annual starting salary of $65,525.59 following successful completion of the fire academy. 
• All Firefighters begin at Step 1 with an annual starting salary of $56,978.50 with and EMT certification and $59,368.47 with an Advanced EMT certification following successful completion of the fire academy. 
• The City of North Las Vegas offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes:
  • Comprehensive group health insurance plan
  • Disability insurance
  • Dental, vision, and life insurance options
  • Vacation, sick leave, and excellent retirement benefits
  • Tuition assistance
  • Bilingual pay (testing required)

All persons who meet the minimum requirements and wish to apply for this position are personally responsible for submitting a completed online application, obtaining passing scores of the required NTN Test.