Sand Springs Firefighter Recruit

City of Sand Springs•Sand Springs, OK

About The Position

The Sand Springs Fire Department is recruiting Firefighter Recruits. Applicants must complete their registration and application to be invited to test. The selection process includes a written examination, an agility examination for candidates who pass the written exam, and further screening for candidates advancing to the Oral Board. Candidates must also pass a pension physical, psychological test, and intensive background investigation. Applicants who advance to the Oral Board must complete a Background Investigation Questionnaire and provide supporting documents. Applicants who do not yet have EMT certification should indicate their expected completion date on the application. IFSAC Firefighter I Certification must be obtained within one year of hire. The written exam is a twelfth-grade equivalency test proctored by Tulsa Technology Center. It covers reading and comprehension, spelling and grammar, basic mathematics without a calculator, and mathematics using a calculator. A practice agility exam is offered on the day of the written exam and is recommended but not required. The official agility exam is scheduled approximately one week after the written exam. Test invitations and details are emailed to applicants. The position offers an annual salary of $45,764 plus EMT pay, a 22-year retirement, educational incentive, paid vacation and sick leave, uniform allowance, longevity plan, group insurance plans, flexible benefit plan, and advancement opportunities.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
High school diploma or GED.
Valid Oklahoma driver's license.
EMT Basic Certification.
IFSAC Firefighter I Certification within one year of hire.
Must pass the written examination, physical endurance test, pension physical, psychological test, and intensive background investigation.