Firefighter / Paramedic Trainee Hiring Event

 Tuesday, May 28, 2024

 9:00am - 3:00pm

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!

Walk-in Availability Ends at 2:00pm

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 a more detailed application, 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 and required documents.  If the background process has been completed prior to the event, 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, driving, employment history checks, an oral interview, medical exam including drug screen, polygraph, psychological and physical agility testing. 
 

SALARY:

$46,615 - $61,342  Starting Salary

$48,013 - $63,182   (includes 3%  incentive for an Associate degree)

$49,412 - $65,023   (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:

1. A copy of their high school diploma or G.E.D. certificate (This is a state requirement for certification purposes.)    AND
2. One of the following:
   • Current National Registry (NR) or State of Georgia EMT Basic, Intermediate or Advanced Cards, OR
   • Any completed associate degree or higher from an accredited college, 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, click here. *
 
For more information about the hiring process for this position, click here.
 
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 
 BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR SPAM/JUNK MAIL BOX.

*Note: The class specifications listed on this site are not the official class specifications for Gwinnett County and are subject to change.

This position is eligible for the Employee Referral Program.