police cadet

City of Orange, CA

<div><div><div><div>The Cadet Program provides interested individuals with valuable insight into the professional fire service and will assist the individual to decide whether they desires to pursue a greater role. By participating in the Cadet Program, the individual will gain personal confidence, learn to use various career development tools, develop mechanical skills, fire aptitude, and gain a greater awareness of personal and fire safety.</div><div> 
The Cadet Program is based on a unique and dynamic relationship between the Orange City Fire Department and the community. The Cadet Program has been established to match people and program resources within the Orange City Fire Department to benefit qualified individuals in our local community. The result is a program of activities that help the individual explore the many facets of the fire service. The Cadet Program is a valuable resource that contributes to community service and provides a variety of diversified functions in a rapidly growing and expanding city and county.</div></div>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Examples of Duties</h2></div>
<div><ul><li>Attend monthly meetings on the last three Thursdays of every month.</li><li>
Participates in drills and training in firefighting techniques.</li><li>
Sets up and uses fire hose, ladders, and other firefighting equipment.</li><li>
Learn pre-fire planning and fire prevention.</li><li>
Participates in public education and community outreach.</li><li>
Participates in the Fire Cadet Ride-Along Program to learn about firefighter&rsquo;s duties at a firehouse.</li><li>
Performs various other duties as assigned.</li></ul></div>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Typical Qualifications</h2></div>
<div><ul><li><div>Must be 14 years of age and completed 8th grade, but not older than 24 years of age.</div></li><li><div>
Must complete a Medical Questionnaire.</div></li><li><div>
Be free of any physical limitations that may cause injury to yourself or jeopardize others participating in the program.</div></li><li><div>
Ability to complete and pass a background check.</div></li><li><div>
While in school, the Cadet must maintain an overall grade point average of at least 2.0 and present a report card to a Cadet Advisor at the conclusion of each semester.</div></li></ul><div></div><div> 
SELECTION PROCESS:</div><div></div><ul><li> 
Application Screening - Pass/Fail (Screening includes verification of Minimum Qualifications.)</li><li>
Panel Interview - Pass/Fail (Candidates should be prepared to discuss their education, work experience, community involvement, etc.)</li><li>
Background Investigation - Pass/Fail (Candidates selected for further consideration, including alternates, will be referred to a background investigation. The background investigation includes, but is not limited to, Department of Justice/FBI criminal background check, employment reference check, DMV check)</li><li>
Medical Exam - Pass/Fail (The medical exam is conducted through the City of Orange's designated clinic which includes drug and alcohol testing. The initial exam costs are paid by the City of Orange.)</li></ul></div></div></div>

Fire Cadet

CITY OF ORANGE

JOB
 The Cadet Program provides interested individuals with valuable insight into the professional fire service and will assist the individual to decide whether they desires to pursue a greater role. By participating in the Cadet Program, the individual will gain personal confidence, learn to use various career development tools, develop mechanical skills, fire aptitude, and gain a greater awareness of personal and fire safety.The Cadet Program is based on a unique and dynamic relationship between the Orange City Fire Department and the community. The Cadet Program has been established to match people and program resources within the Orange City Fire Department to benefit qualified individuals in our local community. The result is a program of activities that help the individual explore the many facets of the fire service. The Cadet Program is a valuable resource that contributes to community service and provides a variety of diversified functions in a rapidly growing and expanding city and county.
 
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
 Attend monthly meetings on the last three Thursdays of every month.Participates in drills and training in firefighting techniques.Sets up and uses fire hose, ladders, and other firefighting equipment.Learn pre-fire planning and fire prevention.Participates in public education and community outreach.Participates in the Fire Cadet Ride-Along Program to learn about firefighter’s duties at a firehouse.Performs various other duties as assigned.

City of Hillsdale Board of Public Utilities

The Hillsdale Police Department is looking for a qualified applicant for the position of Police Officer. The position does not require applicants to be certified Police Officers as the successful candidate will be sent to a Police Academy. Prior education in Law Enforcement/Criminal Justice is preferred, however not required. Applicants will be required to pass the required physical agility and reading/writing skills comprehension tests administered by MCOLES prior to hiring. Applicants must be a resident of Michigan and possess a valid Michigan driver&rsquo;s license. An extensive background check that includes criminal history and driving record will be conducted. Successful candidates will then be required to pass a medical physical, drug screen and psychological exam.Supporting Documents:Employment Application Waiver HCPDJob Type: Full-timeBenefits:<ul><li>401(k)</li><li>457(b)</li><li>Employee discount</li><li>Health savings account</li><li>Military leave</li><li>Tuition reimbursement</li><li>Uniform allowance</li></ul>Experience:<ul><li>Law enforcement: 1 year (Preferred)</li></ul>Ability to Commute:<ul><li>Hillsdale, MI (Required)</li></ul>Ability to Relocate:<ul><li>Hillsdale, MI: Relocate before starting work (Required)</li></ul>Work Location: In person

Police Officer Recruit

City of Sacramento

City of Branson

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 Start your law enforcement career with paid training.
 
 
 A Police Officer Trainee, for the City of Branson, attends the Police Academy beginning in June 2026,
 
 
 completing six months of classroom instructionbefore serving the Branson community as a POST-certified officer.
 
 
 
 
 What You'll Do
 
 
 
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 Attend and successfully complete six months of Police Academy training to earn POST certification.
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 Fully participate in coursework, hands-on training, and required assessments.
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 Assist sworn officers with patrol duties, traffic and crowd control, and community response activities.
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 Support investigations through report writing, evidence collection, witness interviews, and court testimony.
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 Participate in firearms training, in-service training, and daily operational tasks that prepare you for full-time service as a Branson Police Officer.
 
 
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 Want all the details? Check out the full job description
 
 
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 Qualifications Required For Consideration
 
 
 
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 Must be at least 21 years of age.
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 Must possess a valid driver's license and be insurable under the City of Branson's motor vehicle coverage when operating a vehicle as a part of the position.
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 Vision must be correctable to 20/40; must pass the Ishihara color vision test and/or be able to recognize the colors of traffic signals and devices showing red, green and amber; and must meet established hearing standards.
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 Must maintain credibility as a witness for testimony given in a court of law is a condition of on-going employment for all City of Branson law enforcement positions.
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 Upon completion of the training Academy, achieving POST certification is a condition of continued employment.
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 Must be able to qualify with department issued firearms.
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 Must be able to pass in-house training courses on the proper use of various police equipment,
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 Must possess no felony convictions at any time while employed by the City of Branson.
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 Tattoos, Scarification, Body Art, and Body Modificationsmust meet City of Branson Employee Appearance at Work policy.
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 Must be able to pass drug and alcohol screenings, a background investigation, polygraph, psychological, and medical/physical examinations.
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 Must be a U.S. Citizen.
 
 
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 COMPENSATION &amp; BENEFITS:
 
 The starting hourly wage is $20.00 per hour and will increase to $23.76 after POST certification has been obtained.
 
 
 
 Please Click HERE For Compensation/benefits Information.
 
 
 
 
 WORK LOCATION:
 
 In and around the City of Branson, Missouri; This position requires work to be performed onsite.
 
 
 
 CLOSING DATE:
 
 March 22, 2026
 
 
 
 Launch your law enforcement career with hands-on training, real-world experience, and a path to POST certification.
 
 
 This role is your chance to serve, protect, and build trust in the Branson communitywhile committing to the standards, discipline, and flexibility that keep our city safe 24/7.
 
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Police Officer Trainee

City of Corona

<div>
 
 Description
 
 
 
 
 This recruitment will be used to establish an eligibility list for future vacancies.
 
 
 
 If you are interested in giving back to the community, the Corona Police Department has an exciting opportunity to join the team as a
 
 Police Officer Trainee.
 
 The Corona Police Department is made up of 250 employees which includes officers and professional staff. The department is comprised of three divisions: Field Services, Investigative Services, and Support Services. Our mission is to ensure the safety and security of our community while maintaining trust through transparency. The
 
 Police Officer Trainee
 
 is an entry level, non-sworn training classification.
 
 
 
 INFORMATIONAL MEETINGS
 
 
 
 There will be two
 
 informational meetings
 
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 Wednesday,
 
 
 April 15
 
 
 th at 5pm and 7pm
 
 . Attendance will not be mandatory, but it will provide a clearer understanding of the process and expectations of a Police Officer Trainee.
 
 
 
 Offering Excellent Benefits
 
 
 
 Upon successful completion of the P.O.S.T approved academy, a
 
 Police Officer Trainee
 
 may be appointed to the Police Officer classification. Below you will find an overview of the benefits not only for a Police Officer Trainee, but the changes you will see once appointed to the Police Officer classification.
 
 
 
 Benefits
 
 
 Police Officer Trainee Benefits (Non-Sworn)
 
 
 Upon Promotion to Police Officer (Sworn)
 
 
 
 Salary $72,552 annualized $96,312 annualized
 
 
 Bargaining Group Not Represented Corona Police Employees Association
 
 
 CalPERS PEPRA Member 2% @ 62
 
 
 Classic Member 2.7% @55 PEPRA Member 2.7% @ 57
 
 
 Classic Member 3% @ 50
 
 
 Annual Leave (1-5 years of service) 3.23 sick hours and 3.23 annual leave hours per pay period.
 
 
 168 hours of annual leave per year. 8.08 annual leave per pay period.
 
 
 210 hours of annual leave per year.
 
 
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 Officers may earn an additional 130 annual leave hours for holidays worked per year.
 
 
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 Medical Allowance $978 per month - Single Party
 
 
 $1,646 per month - 2-party
 
 
 $2,173 per month - Family $978 per month - Single Party
 
 
 $1,646 per month - 2-party
 
 
 $2,173 per month - Family
 
 
 Medical Opt Out $200 per month - Single Party
 
 
 $400 per month - 2-party
 
 
 $600 per month - Family $200 per month - Single Party
 
 
 $400 per month - 2-party
 
 
 $600 per month - Family
 
 
 Life Insurance 5 1/2 times employee's basic earnings to a maximum of $750,000 5 1/2 times employee's basic earnings to a maximum of $750,000
 
 
 Holidays 13 Holidays 13 Holidays
 
 
 Retirement Health Savings $50 quarterly $1,250 quarterly
 
 
 Bi-Lingual Pay Not Included 4% of base pay
 
 
 Post Incentive Pay Not Included Intermediate: 3% of base pay
 
 
 Advanced: 8% of base pay
 
 
 Longevity Pay Not Included $2,320 annually, $89.23 per pay period
 
 
 Marksmanship Incentive Not Included $16.15 per pay period
 
 
 Uniform Allowance Not Included $132.31 per pay period
 
 
 Safety Vest Reimbursement Not Included $1,150 every 5 years.
 
 
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 DISCLAIMER: City paid benefits shall be as set forth in the most current version of the Memorandum of Understanding (&ldquo;MOU&rdquo;) between the City of Corona and the Corona Police Employees Association, which can be viewed on the City&rsquo;s website ( www.coronaca.gov ). In the event of any conflict between the above summary of City paid benefits and any terms or conditions set forth in the most current version of the MOU, the terms and conditions set forth in the MOU shall control for purposes of this recruitmen t .
 
 
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 Knowledge &amp; Education
 
 
 
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 Completion of the twelfth (12th) grade or equivalent. Education must be listed on your application in order for your application to be considered complete.
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 Knowledge of English language including spelling of words, composition, and grammar.
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 Familiarity with modern office equipment including computers and software programs relevant to work being performed.
 
 
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 Skills/Abilities
 
 
 
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 Learn basic functions, principals, and practices of law enforcement agencies including police terminology and law enforcement codes.
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 Understand, interpret, and apply all pertinent laws, codes, regulations, policies, procedures, and standards relevant to work performed.
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 Learn and understand the organization and operation of the City and of outside agencies as necessary to assume assigned responsibilities.
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 Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
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 Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy, procedural, and legal guidelines.
 
 
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 Experience
 
 
 
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 Must have the ability to successfully complete a Basic Police Academy as approved by the State of California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training.
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 Must possess a current and valid California Class C Driver&rsquo;s License at time of appointment as a condition of continued employment, to be maintained throughout employment.
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 Candidates must be 20.5 years of age at time of application.
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 Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law.
 
 
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 Characteristics
 
 
 
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 Integrity- Being truthful and ethical in what we do, what we say, and what we say we do in both our personal and professional lives.
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 Respect- We are committed to our profession and will always respect one another and the community that we serve.
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 Inclusion- We are not just diverse; we are welcoming to all.
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 Teamwork- When we work together to achieve our mission, the department and community will grow stronger. Together, we are better.
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 Innovation- We provide modern police services and are committed to always improve our organizational practices.
 
 
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 This position is FLSA Non-Exempt eligible for overtime compensation.
 
 
 To view the position's complete job description, click here .
 
 
 
 TESTING PROCESS
 
 
 
 The City of Corona is pleased to announce our new testing process! Please review the information and dates below.
 
 
 
 Online Written Exam:
 
 Candidates who meet the minimum qualification will receive an email invitation to complete our online exam. The exam consists of 108 questions focusing on the following areas:
 
 
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 Reading
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 Math
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 Reasoning &amp; Analyzing
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 Writing
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 Human Relations
 
 
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 Candidates will have 3 hours to complete the exam and can take the exam at any time prior to the due date listed on your invitation email. We
 
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 offer a study guide and will provide specific direction regarding the exam in the invitation email. Candidates must score a 70% or higher to be invited to continue on in the recruitment process.
 
 
 
 Physical Agility, and Oral Board Interviews:
 
 Candidates who receive a 70% or higher on the written exam will then be invited to our single day testing process. The day will start with the physical agility exam.
 
 
 The physical agility testing requires candidates to complete the following: climbing of 6ft. wall (solid), 25 push-ups in one minute, 30 sit-ups in one minute and complete 1.5 mile run in 13:30. The applicant must successfully complete each event in order to pass the physical agility. Those who pass the physical agility test will then be given an oral interview time, taking place the same day.
 
 
 Oral interview and physical agility scores are combined, and top scoring candidates will be placed on an eligibility list. As positions open, the department will contact these candidates to begin the background process.
 
 
 
 The next one-day testing is tentatively scheduled for Saturday, April 25, 2026.
 
 
 
 
 PLEASE NOTE: PER POST REGULATIONS, CANDIDATES CAN SUBMIT ONE OF THE FOLLOWING TO WAIVE THE WRITTEN EXAMINATION PORTION OF OUR PROCESS.
 
 
 
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 Bachelor's Degree or Higher- unofficial transcripts must be attached to your application.
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 Pellet-B Score of 42 or higher taken within the last 3 years of the application date.
 
 
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 IF THESE ITEMS ARE NOT SUBMITTED ALONG WITH YOUR ONLINE APPLICATION, YOU MUST TAKE AND SCORE HIGH ENOUGH ON OUR WRITTEN EXAMINATION IN ORDER TO CONTINUE ON IN THE PROCESS.
 
 
 
 Those applicants with disabilities requiring reasonable accommodation for any portion of the testing process must notify the Human Resources Department at least 72 hours in advance of the test.
 
 
 Successful Candidates Will Undergo a Thorough Background Investigation, Psychological Exam, And Medical Exam With The Corona Police Department. Background Investigation Will Include But Is Not Limited To The Following
 
 
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 No felony conviction(s).
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 Submit to a fingerprint and criminal history check - State and Federal Bureaus.
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 Good moral character as determined by a thorough background investigation.
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 United States high school graduate, GED, or equivalent.
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 No conviction(s) of a serious offense, or numerous convictions of minor offenses.
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 Submit to a polygraph examination.
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 Successfully pass a medical and psychological examination.
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 Credit history check, if established, must be satisfactory.
 
 
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 Applications for this recruitment will be accepted through
 
 Sunday
 
 
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 April 5, 2026
 
 
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 at 11:59
 
 
 PM
 
 . Candidates that are selected to continue on in the process will be invited to complete the online exam and those who are successful in passing the exam will receive an invitation to our one-day testing process which will tentatively take place on
 
 Saturday, April 25, 2026
 
 
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 COMMUNITY
 
 
 
 A City whose heritage spans more than a century, the City of Corona, located in Riverside County, California, encompasses around 40 square miles and has a vibrant, culturally diverse population of approximately 168,100 residents. Residents of Corona enjoy a variety of cultural, recreational, and educational opportunities that provide a first-rate quality of life for its residents and visitors. Within an hour's travel time, outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy such winter activities as snowboarding and skiing and such summer activities as surfing, boating, or simply relaxing on a beach. Corona's economy is strong and getting stronger; more than 84,000 people work here. Our retail, commercial, and housing areas are expanding, and office development continues to be strong.
 
 
 
 THE ORGANIZATION
 
 
 
 The City of Corona is a General Law city operating under a Council-Manager form of government. Policymaking and legislative authority is vested in the City Council, consisting of a Mayor and four Council Members. Members of the City Council are elected by District to a four-year term. The Mayor is selected by the Council and serves as the presiding officer for one year.
 
 
 The City is organized into the following departments/organizational units: Community Services, City Manager&rsquo;s Office, Economic Development, Finance, Fire, Human Resources, Information Technology, Legal and Risk Management, Police, Planning &amp; Development, Public Works and Utilities. Oversight of these departments is divided between the City Manager and two Assistant City Managers.
 
 
 The
 
 
 City's total operating budget for Fiscal Year 2026 is $422.7 million with a
 
 
 General Fund operating budget of $231.3 million. Corona enjoys a workforce of
 
 
 935 dedicated employees who provide high-quality services to its residents and
 
 
 visitors each day.
 
 
 
 Essential Duties And Responsibilities
 
 
 
 To view all essential duties and responsibilities, click here.
 
 
 
 Qualifications Guidelines
 
 
 
 To view all qualifications guidelines, click here.
 
 
 
 PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
 
 
 
 To view all physical/mental demands and work environment, click here.
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City of Grand Rapids

JOB
 This is a 4-month / 32 hour per week (June, July, August and September) , internship position to provide an in-depth experience in various types of firefighter work and gain a broad range of skills. Specific work assignments include the performance of routine tasks and assisting various staff while acquiring basic knowledge and understanding of fire department functions, procedures, and requirements. Work in this position is performed under the guidance and supervision of a supervisor in the fire department.Sign up for the GRFD Newsletter Newsletter SignUpAdditional details are available at joingrfire.com.
 
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
 Required Education and ExperienceGraduation from high school or GED (if you have not yet graduated but will in Spring/Summer 2026 please note that in the education section of your application)--AND--Must be 18 years of age--AND-- Possession of a valid Driver’s License
 
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
 This position is part-time (32 hours a week), first shift for a projected 4-month period of time. Staring Monday June 8th through October 9th, 2026. Subject to change

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