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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Douglas County Employment within the fire service is highly competitive. Douglas County Fire Department prides itself in providing the highest level of fire protection and patient care, and in order to continue a high level of service, we will only recruit those individuals who will provide an exceptional level of patient care, professionalism, and work ethic. Employees at Douglas County Fire Department work a rotating 24 hour on, 48 hour off schedule, and must be able to work effectively within a team dynamic.
New hire testing occurs periodically throughout the year for open positions within the department. Access Douglas County Human Resources where job announcements are posted. Applications will only be accepted for open positions. You must complete an online application and upload any necessary certifications; failure to do so may result in disqualification. Paper applications are not accepted.
BENEFITS
3 Personnel Holidays a Year!
10 Vacation Days a Year!
10 Days Paid Sick Leave a Year!
12 Paid Holidays
Benefits Package on Average 45% of your Income!
Amazing Health Care Package
Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
NOW HIRING FOR:
Full-Time Firefighter/EMT Recruit Position application will be open May 27, 2024
Full-Time Firefighter / Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or Advanced (AEMT)
Full-Time Firefighter/Paramedic
Full-Time Paramedic (No Fire Certification Required) NEW POSITION OFFERING!
Part-Time EMT/AEMT
Part-Time Paramedic
SAFER NON-CERTIFIED FIREFIGHTER/EMS RECRUIT POSITION
Application is NOW open
REQUIREMENTS for ALL POSITIONS
The candidate be at least 18 years of age
Be in good physical condition as determined by Douglas County’s Physical Agility test and a medical examination
Individuals using marijuana within the last year, or harder drugs within the last 10 years are not eligible for employment
Must possess High School Diploma or General Education Development Diploma
No felony convictions within the last ten 10 years
Possess a valid Driver’s License with no serious traffic offenses or DUI convictions within the last 5 years
POSITION-SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
Additionally, the following requirements apply based upon the position applied for:
Full Time Firefighter/EMT Recruit: No additional requirements
Full Time Firefighter/EMT: Must be a current Georgia certified Emergency Medical Technician (EMT, EMT-I (85), or Advanced EMT). (firefighter certification is preferred, but not required)
Full Time Firefighter/Paramedic: Must be a current Georgia certified paramedic. (Firefighter certification is preferred, but not required.)
Full Time Paramedic Only, No Fire Certification: Must be a current Georgia-certified paramedic.
Part Time EMT or Paramedic: Must hold a current Georgia EMS license at the EMT level or above. (Firefighter certification is not required.)
Newly hired full-time employees who are hired on the firefighter track will have one year from their date of employment to obtain their Georgia Firefighter certification. Douglas County Fire Department has the ability to offer firefighter certification courses in-house at our training complex.
ABOUT POSITIONS
Benefits include health and dental coverage, a defined benefit pension plan, life insurance, and more.
Non-exempt employees are eligible for overtime.
Shifts are rotated on a 24-hour on-duty/48-hour off-duty schedule and staff assignments include positions on an ambulance, engine, truck or heavy rescue.
Starting salary for entry-level position without certification or EMS license is $45,864.00 per year.
NEW HIRE PROCESS AND HOW TO APPLY
Access Douglas County Human Resources where job announcements are posted.
Submit Application - You must complete an online application and upload any necessary certifications; failure to do so may result in disqualification. Paper applications are not accepted. Access Douglas County Human Resources for the online application.
Compliance Verification - Applications received will be forwarded to Douglas County Fire Department’s administrative offices and reviewed. Applicants meeting all fire department requirements will then be contacted by the administrative office for further information regarding the testing process.
ORIENTATION
Douglas County Fire Department orientation is performance-based and includes an introduction to Douglas County Fire Department, standard operating procedures, medical protocols, a driving course, third ride rotations on a transport apparatus, and other important information regarding employment
RECRUIT SCHOOLS
EMT Recruit School
EMT recruit classes are offered in-house at Douglas County Fire Department Headquarters. Recruit school is 14-15 weeks in length and employees will be placed on a Monday thru Friday work week through the duration of EMT recruit school. All employees are required to obtain their Advanced Emergency Medical Technician certification.
Fire Recruit School
Fire recruit classes are offered in-house at the Douglas County Fire Department Training Complex. Recruit school is 7 to 10 weeks in length and employees will be placed on a Monday thru Friday work week through the duration of recruit school. All employees are required to obtain their National Professional Qualifications (NPQ certification) within 1 year from their date of employment.
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