Paramedic / Firefighter full-time

The City of Victoria Fire Department is accepting applications for the position of Firefighter/Paramedic. This position is subject to the provisions of Chapter 143 of the Texas Local Government Code, Municipal Civil Service.

Firefighter/Paramedics respond to emergency incidents, provide fire suppression and emergency medical services, participate in rescue operations, and perform additional duties necessary to protect the lives and property of the community.

Up to a $10k sign-on bonus, amount of bonus is determined by years of experience

Additional Incentives:
Paramedic I Certification - $3,000/annually
Paramedic II Certification - $4,000/annually (Assigned to the Fire Division as a Firefighter/Paramedic).
Paramedic III Certification - $5,000/annually (Must be assigned to the EMS Division as a Paramedic Crew Leader).
Firefighter Intermediate Certification - $600/annually
Firefighter Advanced Certification - $1,200/annually
Firefighter Master Certification - $1,800/annually

Consideration of lateral entry for full-time service experience will be evaluated as part of the contingent job offer. Full-time paid experience may qualify an applicant to start at a step higher than the entry step.

Employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk and hear; taste or smell. Employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 150 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, co-peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Employee regularly works in outside weather. Occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and in high, precarious places; occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock and vibration. Possibility of severe injury or loss of life when at emergency scenes. Noise level is usually moderate.

Minimum eligibility requirements are based on Section 6.01 of the City of Victoria Fire Department Civil Service Commission Local Rules and applicants must meet the following minimum requirements. The first ten requirements must be met to take the entrance examination; the remaining requirements must be met before appointment:

Be at least 18 years of age and not have reached their 36th birthday as of the date of the written examination.
Be a high school graduate, possess a GED, or provide a home-school transcript indicating completion and graduation dates.
Possess a valid Texas Driver's License.
Be a United States citizen.
Be able to read, write, and converse in the English language.
Possess a valid Social Security number/card.
Be of good moral character.
Have no disqualifying criminal, military discharge, or driving history as defined in the Civil Service Local Rules.
At or before the date and time of the entrance examination, be certified as a Basic Fire Fighter, or be certifiable, as established by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection.
At or before the date and time of the entrance examination, be certified as a paramedic, or be certifiable, as established by the Texas Department of Health and Human Services.
Achieve a minimum passing score of 70 percent on the written examination.
Successfully complete a comprehensive background investigation.
Successfully complete a post-offer polygraph examination
Successfully complete the required physical abilities test.
Successfully complete a post-job-offer medical examination.

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