Firefighter/Paramedic

Why This Role is Valuable

• Lateral entry available (restrictions apply).
• Firefighter/Paramedic salary range: $76,920 - $96,677/yr + FLSA and Cert Pay
• Recruit: $69,707 - $74,679/yr
• Additional pay available for advanced certifications and education!
• TMRS Retirement Plan (Employee contributes 7% pre-tax, City provides 2 to 1 matching, vesting after 5 years, with option of retirement, at any age, with 20 years of service).
• Voluntary Deferred Compensation Plans available through MissionSquare and Nationwide.
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• Written exam and physical agility course - scheduled for June 8, 2026
• Background Investigation
• Oral Interview Board
• Polygraph Exam
• Chief's Interview
• Psychological Exam
• Physical Exam and Drug Screen
• Final Chief's Interview
• Anticipated hire date for new hires: August 10, 2026

How You Add Value

• Ability to perform firefighting and fire prevention activities in protecting life and property.
• Successfully maintain and operate firefighting apparatus and equipment.
• Provide medical assistance and Advanced Life Support first responder pre-hospital emergency medical care and assistance to victims.
• Perform minor station maintenance.
• Participate in a variety of training to maintain skills.

What You Bring to the Role

Candidates must be at least 19 years of age.

Candidates must possess a valid driver's license. Candidates that do not possess a Class B Texas license must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Class B license.

• To be eligible for this application process, candidates must meet one of the following certification requirements:
  • TCFP Certified Firefighter with Texas Department of Health Services EMT certification
    OR
  • TCFP Certified Firefighter with Texas Department of Health Services Paramedic certification
    OR
  • Texas Department of Health Services Paramedic Certification or National Registry Paramedic Certification
    OR
  Be currently enrolled in a national registry paramedic program.
  
Texas Commission on Fire Protection Certification preferred but not required. Candidates not currently certified will be sent to the Fire Academy.

• Out of State Candidates may be considered, if Paramedic Certified, and the state in which they are currently certified offers reciprocity with Texas.
  
• Candidates must upload proof of certification or national registry paramedic program enrollment to the online application to receive further consideration.

How to Join Our Family

Applicants must complete an online application at www.cedarhilltx.com/jobs, and attach all relevant documentation and certification(s) such as:

• All relevant Fire and Paramedic certifications, including state certifications and/or national registry.
• DD214 Member-4 Copy or NGB22, if you served in the US Military or State National Guard

The City of Cedar Hill's culture sets us apart from any other City in the world. We live by five very important values, which also contain many parts to make a whole. The five values we live by are High Standards, Teamwork, Premier Customer Service, Family Oriented and Fun.

Recognizing that employees are essential in the operation of our organization, the City of Cedar Hill exemplifies our family oriented values by offering a comprehensive benefits plan, supporting the present and future of our employees. Full time benefits include:

Security for the Present:

• Health Plan
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Additional Supplemental Plans
• Medical and Dependent Day Care Reimbursement Account

• TMRS Retirement Plan (Employee contributes 7% pre-tax, City provides 2 to 1 matching, vesting after 5 years, with option of retirement, at any age, with 20 years of service)
• Deferred Compensation Plans through ICMA and Nationwide

• Education Reimbursement Assistance
• Alan E. Sims Cedar Hill Recreation Center Employee Membership (Family membership discounts available)
• Zula B. Wylie Public Library Card
• Employee Assistance Program
• Longevity

• Vacation
• Sick
• 12 Paid City Holidays