ENTRY LEVEL PARAMEDIC / FIREFIGHTER – South Metro Fire Rescue (CO)

Posted on the 29 October 2016 by Firecareers

South Metro Fire Rescue (CO) is accepting apps for  ENTRY LEVEL PARAMEDIC / FIREFIGHTER Until November 18, 2016 . Salary $58,909 annually.  For details about this career and over 3,500 other fire departments looking to hire firefighters Join FireCareers.com today…  Fill out your PROFILE and get access to thousands of career firefighter recruitment’s across the Country.  FREE 7 Day Pass

South Metro Fire Rescue (CO)

is accepting applications for:

ENTRY LEVEL PARAMEDIC / FIREFIGHTER

ENTRY LEVEL PARAMEDIC/FIREFIGHTER
$58,909  
Para IV 

South Metro Fire Rescue is looking for Entry Level Paramedic/Firefighters to join our organization. We are looking to hire candidates who may not have any previous fire and/or paramedic experience as we put all of our new hires through a 16-week academy, regardless of past experience in a career or volunteer department. It is unknown exactly how many positions we will be hiring at this time for the Spring 2017 Academy.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • High school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED)

  (must provide a copy of HS or GED diploma or college transcripts
with application)

  • Must be 21 years of age or older by 04/01/2017

  (must provide copy of driver’s license with application)

  • Valid CPAT certificate through at least 12/09/2016

  (must submit copy of cert with application)
  Aims Community College is hosting the CPAT test on 09/16/16, 10/07/16 and
11/18/16, but space is limited so register ASAP to secure your spot – see
http://www.aims.edu/academics/fire-science/cpat/ for details. 

  • Current Colorado EMT-P or National Registry Certificates accepted at time of application; however, National Registry certificate holders must obtain Colorado State Certifications by date of hire (04/01/2017)

  (must provide copy of cert with application)

  • CPR Certified for the Professional Rescuer at time of application

  (must provide copy of cert with application)

  • Current ACLS Provider at the time of application

  (must provide copy of cert with application)

  • Possess or be able to obtain a Colorado State driver’s license by date of hire (04/01/2017)
  • Possess a good driving history and be insurable by the District’s insurance provider

  (do not provide a copy of your Motor Vehicle Record with your application
as it will be pulled during the background process)

  • Completed heptivac series or on schedule with the shot series or provide recent titer test results

  (proof not required until pre-employment physical, post contingent offer)

  • Must be able to pass a pre-employment background check, criminal history review, physical, fitness/wellness assessment, medical evaluation, drug screen and psychological exam.

**SMFR does not permit the use of marijuana within one year from date of contingent offer regardless of whether it is legal in Colorado**

HIRING PROCESS:

Step #1 REGISTER YOUR INTENT TO TEST

Due to the high volume of interested candidates, we are not asking candidates to submit a job application at this time, rather if you wish to be considered for the position of Paramedic/Firefighter, you must register to participate in the hiring process no later than 11/18/16 at: http://www.southmetro.org/FormCenter/HR-9/Intent-to-Test-for-the-ParamedicFirefigh-70

A limited number of candidates will be invited via email to submit an application in late November based on the FireTEAM test scores (see below for details).

Step #2 CPAT

Candidates are required to have a CPAT certificate that is valid through at least 12/09/2016.  If you do not have a valid CPAT certificate you will need to obtain one by 12/09/2016. 

Aims Community College is hosting the CPAT test on 09/16/16, 10/07/16 and 11/18/16, but space is limited so register ASAP to secure your spot – see http://www.aims.edu/academics/fire-science/cpat/for details.

Additional CPAT Resources:

To find a CPAT Testing Location in your state visit:  http://www.candidatephysicalabilitytest.com/find-a-cpat-testing-location/

National Testing Network (NTN) provides convenient professional administration of the CPAT in:  Arizona, Florida, Oregon and Washington.  Please visit https://nationaltestingnetwork.com/publicsafetyjobs/cpat_info.cfm

to schedule a CPAT through NTN.

CPAT Orientation Guide https://nationaltestingnetwork.com/publicsafetyjobs/pdf/CPAT_Orientation_Guide.pdf

Candidate Preparation Guide

https://nationaltestingnetwork.com/publicsafetyjobs/pdf/CPAT_Candidate_Prep_Guide.pdf

Candidate Instruction Video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8FLkb3QVk2U

Step #3 FIRE TEAM TEST

Candidates are required to take the FireTEAM test no later than 11/18/2016 with National Testing Network.  You can take the FireTEAM test at a number of different testing centers across the United States on various dates.  In order to take the FireTEAM test you must visit their website, identify a testing center near you and register to take the test. Space is limited so please don’t delay and register ASAP at:  https://nationaltestingnetwork.com/publicsafetyjobs/search.cfm?position=2&state=All+States

FireTEAM scores are valid for up to one year. If you have taken your FireTEAM test prior to SMFR opening the Paramedic/Firefighter hiring process, please login to your FireTEAM account and add SMFR to permit us to view your FireTEAM score no later than 11/18/2016.

There is a $50 fee to take the FireTEAM test that will be at the candidate’s expense.  For information on the testing process with NTN visit:    https://nationaltestingnetwork.com/publicsafetyjobs/testing-process.cfm

The FireTEAM test is a video based test consisting of 4 different components: Human Relations, Math, Mechanical and Reading.  Applicants will watch a video clip and respond to a series of related questions for the Human Relations, Math and Mechanical components of the test.  The Reading component of the test requires applicants to read various texts and answer related questions.  See https://ergopracticetests.com/?FTB for additional details and to take a practice test.
For frequently asked questions regarding the FireTEAM test and/or the National Testing Network (NTN) that administers the exam, please visit:  https://nationaltestingnetwork.com/publicsafetyjobs/faqs.cfm

SMFR will pull your FireTEAM test scores following the 11/18/2016 test deadline.  A limited number of candidates will be invited to submit an application in late November based on the FireTEAM test scores.  The number of candidates who will be invited via email to apply has yet to be determined.


APPLICATION

A limited number of candidates will be invited via email to submit an application in late November based on the FireTEAM test scores (see below for details).

PARAMEDIC WRITTEN EXAM

Only a limited number of candidates will be invited to participate in the written exam following the application screening process.  The written exam will tentatively be held in early January 2017.  Specific exam dates and times are to be determined.  The exam consists of approximately 100 multiple choice, true/false and fill in the blanks. The questions are produced from a test bank based on the Paramedic National Registry Curriculum.  Candidates will also be required to provide a diagnosis on three 12 lead EKGs.

PARAMEDIC PRACTICAL EXAM

Only a limited number of candidates will be invited to participate in the practical exam following the application screening process.  The practical exam will tentatively be held in early January 2017.  Specific exam dates and times are to be determined.  The exam will consist of four different assessment stations where candidates will be evaluated by SMFR Paramedic/Firefighters and outside Medical Professionals. There will be some downtime in between stations, in which the candidates will be required to write a short essay.  The four stations consist of a medical scenario, technical knowledge assessment, rapid fire questions and an essay follow up.  The practical is a combination of written and hands-on assessments. 

ORAL BOARD

A limited number of candidates who successfully pass the Paramedic Practical and Written exam will be invited to participate in the Oral Board process in early January 2017.

TENTATIVE 2016/2017 HIRING PROCESS TIMELINE:  
Late November   SMFR will invite a limited number of candidates
(exact number TBD) to complete a job
application based on the top FireTEAM scores
with confirmation of a valid CPAT & EMT
certifications.

December 9th    Application deadline

Mid December   SMFR will invite a limited number of candidates
to move on in the testing process after
application screening process

Early January   Paramedic Written, Practical and Oral Boards
Late January   Contingent job offers extended via email
Early February –     Pre-employment testing
(fitness/wellness
Early March  assessment, physical, psychological,
drug screen & background)
(several day time commitments)

Early March       Final job offers

April 3rd    SMFR Academy starts

Late July    Academy graduation

**The hiring process timeline is subject to change at any time**

COMPENSATION

16 Week Academy – Para IV $58,909

    • All candidates will go through 16-week academy regardless of previous experience and everyone is paid the same wage during academy.
  • 2016 Paramedic/Firefighter Wages
    • Para I   $85,536
    • Para II   $77,760
    • Para III   $70,691
    • Para IV   $58,909
  • Additional Compensation
    • SMFR strongly values education and in turn compensates employees who have a degree with an education differential as follows:
      • Associates  1% of base wage
      • Bachelors  2% of base wage
      • Masters  3% of base wage
      • PHD 4% of base wage

CONTACT INFORMATION:

For all questions related to the Paramedic/Firefighter Hiring Process, please email Human Resources Employment at employment@southmetro.org

For more information regarding the Paramedic/Firefighter Hiring Process please visit http://www.southmetro.org/475/Recruiting

All Communication throughout the testing process will be sent to the email address that you provided on your application. Please be sure to enter your email address correctly on your application and check your email frequently, including your junk or spam email folder. All applicants will be notified of their status via email by November 28, 2016, by 4:30 PM.

**South Metro Fire Rescue is an Equal Opportunity Employer**

Watch our Recruitment video here…