Fire Fighter Civil Service Entrance Exam Registration

City of Temple • Temple, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The TEMPLE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION announces an open competitive examination to fill position(s) in Temple Fire and Rescue. Applicants who pass the written exam with a score of at least 70% will proceed to the physical agility assessment immediately following the exam. Applicants who pass the written exam and physical agility assessment will be provided a link and instructions to upload their completed Personal History Statement (PHS) and required supporting documentation. Fire fighters must reside within 150 minutes travel time of the Central Fire Station. The base salary is $29.3643 hourly ($61,077 annually), with uniforms furnished. Upon completion of the Cadet probationary period, the cadet will move to a probationary Fire Fighter position and receive a pay increase. There are sign-on incentives available for eligible candidates. The successful firefighter candidate will receive one half of the total eligible sign on incentive(es) if he/she completes the hiring process and is sworn in as a Temple Firefighter. This amount will be included in his/her first paycheck. The firefighter will receive the remaining half of the sign-on incentive(es) in the final pay period prior to the candidate successfully completing their probationary period under the civil service rules. Upon completion of the required probationary period, the Firefighter receives pre-set step increases based on years of service within their current rank. The list of eligible candidates established as a result of this examination are considered for appointment to vacancies that may occur in the Temple Fire Department for a period of one (1) year unless the list is otherwise exhausted. Applicants who pass the examination, and who are certified for appointment, are required to pass a physical examination designed to confirm the applicant’s ability to perform the essential functions of a Firefighter. Polygraph Examination is also required (will cover application disclosures, truthfulness, and drug usage).

Requirements

• Must be a United States citizen
• Must be at least 18 years old and cannot have reached their 36th birthday by the time the applicant is certified as eligible for a beginning position
• No history of conviction of a felony offense
• Be of good character and reputation
• Must have a high school diploma or GED
• Must possess a valid Texas Driver’s License
• Must be able to proficiently read, write and fluently speak the English language
• Meet all the requirements of the Texas Commission on Fire Protection for licensing firefighters
• Meet all the requirements of the Texas Department State Health Services for Emergency Medical Technician or Paramedic licensing

Nice To Haves

• Military Service (Minimum 1 year active service with honorable discharge) – 5 points
• Passed TCFP Basic Fire Fighter Examination – 3 points
• Current/Valid Paramedic License – 5 points
• TCFP certified, have a minimum of one-year of paid firefighting experience (for sign-on incentive)
• Certified by the State of Texas or the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians as a Certified Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or Paramedic at the time of hiring, must have one-year of paid EMS experience (for additional sign-on incentive)

Responsibilities

• Pass the written exam with a score of at least 70%
• Proceed to the physical agility assessment
• Upload completed Personal History Statement (PHS) and required supporting documentation
• Reside within 150 minutes travel time of the Central Fire Station
• Pass a physical examination to confirm ability to perform essential functions of a Firefighter
• Pass a Polygraph Examination

Benefits

• Uniforms furnished
• Pay increase upon completion of Cadet probationary period
• Sign-on incentive ($1,000.00 for TCFP certified with 1 year paid firefighting experience)
• Additional sign-on incentive ($500.00 for EMT with 1 year paid EMS experience, $3,000.00 for Paramedic with 1 year paid EMS experience)
• Pre-set step increases based on years of service within their current rank upon completion of probationary period

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED