TDEM Emergency Management Academy Cadet (Fort Worth)
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About The Position
The Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) is an emergency response entity, this status can affect working hours, travel needs and change in duties as needed. The TDEM Emergency Management Academy Cadet is responsible for attending the TDEM Emergency Management Academy and developing the appropriate skills and job knowledge in the fields of Preparedness, Response, Recovery and Mitigation for the agency. This position may perform myriad job duties that include administrative tasks, writing reports, and interacting with local jurisdictions as part of the academy curriculum. This position is dependent on acceptance to the TDEM Emergency Management Academy and meeting all requirements. A required portion of the TDEM Academy includes the successful completion of a provided Emergency Medical Technician-Basic training course and National Registry Exam. The EMT-B portion is an intense, rigorous course of study that requires after hours study and ambulance ride-outs on Saturday and/or Sunday. The TDEM Academy is expected to last approximately eight (8) months and will take place in Fort Worth, Texas. Successful graduates of the Academy may apply to open positions within TDEM. These openings may be in any region in the State. Refer to the TDEM website to learn more about the eight (8) regions and districts within each region. This position may operate outside normal working hours on a twelve (12) hour shift during activations of the State Operations Center. Cadets may deploy from normal duty station for extended periods in the aftermath of a disaster without relief and may work physically austere or challenging work sites and/or work extended hours, weekends, including overnight. Must have availability for some travel as needed by vehicle or other mode of transportation. Physical activity is a condition of this position.
