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Firefighter / Paramedic Trainee
Class Summary
ENTRY LEVEL POSITION
This class is to train and certify Firefighter/Paramedic Trainees in the responsibilities for performing duties in an assigned division of the department, under the supervision of an officer or senior firefighter. These duties include responding to fires, accidents, and medical emergencies to protect life and property; participating in fire inspection, fire prevention activities, station maintenance, and training activities; and performing related work as required.
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.
Minimum Qualifications
- High School Diploma, or G.E.D. certificate, AND
- Valid Driver's License from state of residency equivalent to GA Class C or higher, AND
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
Other Job Requirements/Information
This job may require on-call rotation and emergency after-hours, weekends, and/or holidays.
including those with a valid DHS Authorization Card.**
Firefighter/Paramedic Trainee:
- $51,049 - $64,594 (Starting Salary without a degree)
- $52,580 - $66,532 (Starting Salary including 3% incentive for an associate degree)
- $54,112 - $68,470 (Starting Salary including 6% incentive for a bachelor's degree)
The grade for this position is FF213.
3. Copy of Birth Certificate, OR valid US Passport, OR Citizenship/Naturalization papers
4. Copy of High School Diploma/transcripts OR certified GED certificate/transcripts
5. One of the following: copy of a current National Registry OR State of Georgia EMT-Basic or Advanced card, OR a copy of your associate's degree or higher, OR see number 6.
6. If you do not currently have any documents listed in number 5, you must submit one of the following test scores:
- SAT (minimum score: Reading - 24, Writing & Language, - 25, Math - 22)*, OR
- ACT (minimum score: English - 17, Math - 17, Reading - 15)*, OR
- COMPASS (minimum score: Reading - 70, Writing - 38, Algebra or Pre-Algebra - 37)*, OR
- NEXT-GENERATION ACCUPLACER (minimum score: Reading - 224, Writing - 236, Arithmetic - 229)* - For more information, visit Accuplacer
- The test document must show your full name, test scores, and date taken within the past five (5) years. If you have not taken one of these tests, or it has been over five (5) years, you may contact your local technical college to schedule the placement test at varying cost.
This position is eligible for the Employee Referral Program.
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:
BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR SPAM/JUNK MAILBOX.
Note: The class specifications listed on this website are not the official class specifications for Gwinnett County and are subject to change.
Additional Information
Welcome to Gwinnett County Government
Gwinnett County Government is an award-winning employer that believes in investing in its employees by providing corporate level benefits, a wellness program, professional development opportunities, career advancement, and more
Careers with impact
Gwinnett County sets the standard as a dynamic, vibrant community where all people can enjoy economic opportunities, safe neighborhoods, plentiful greenspace, and recreational facilities. We are committed to hiring those who share our dedication to making life better for our residents and business owners. The culture of superior service that our employees have created reflects that standard and helps staff, residents, and stakeholders remain vibrantly connected.
Exceptional benefits
Working for Gwinnett County comes with exceptional benefits, including health coverage, a robust wellness program (Spouses can participate, too!), onsite employee wellness center, longevity pay, tuition reimbursement, and more. The value of Gwinnett County benefits can be up to 49 percent of an individual’s total compensation.
World-class community
More than a million residents make up Gwinnett’s diverse community. The County is located just 45 minutes from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and 30 minutes from downtown Atlanta. Georgia Highway 316 reduces travel time to the University of Georgia to 25 minutes.
Gwinnett County is an award-winning employer!
- Atlanta’s Healthiest Employer by Atlanta Business Chronicle
- Green Communities Platinum Certification for Gwinnett County from the Atlanta Regional Commission
- Top 100 Healthiest Workplaces in America by Springbuk and PR NewsWire and more!
Vision
Gwinnett is the preferred community where everyone thrives!
Mission
Gwinnett proudly supports our vibrantly connected community by delivering superior services.
Values
Integrity: We believe in being honest, building trust, and having strong moral principles.
Accountability: We believe in stewardship, transparency, and sustainability.
Equity: We believe in fairness and respect for all.
Inclusivity: We believe in engaging, embracing, and unifying our communities.
Innovation: We believe in continual adaptation of technology, process, and experience.
Hiring Process
- Hiring Process
- FAQs
Gwinnett County is committed to creating a diverse workforce. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information (including sex), race, color, national origin (including ancestry), gender (identity and expression), sexual orientation, age, marital status, familial status (including pregnancy), disability, military or veteran status, religion, political affiliation, immigration status, homeless status, or any other category protected by law.
Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities may be requested. If you need an accommodation during the application, interview, or testing process, contact Human Resources at 770.822.7915 or HREmployeeRelations@GwinnettCounty.com. This email is only for accommodation requests; for questions related to job postings, use jobs@gwinnettcounty.com.
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