Firefighter Recruit/Paramedic - Lateral (6 Week Academy) - Glendale, CA

• Must be 18 years of age at time of appointment
• Must currently be employed as a Firefighter Paramedic and possess a minimum of one year of experience as a full time paid professional firefighter with a municipal fire department
• Completion of a certified Paramedic program is required
• Completion of a CA Firefighter I Academy or equivalent (i.e
• IFSAC, Pro Board) is required
• Graduation from high school or equivalent required
• Valid State of California Paramedic License at the time of application is required
• For out-of-state applicants, MUST possess a valid National Registry Paramedic certification at the time of application; however, MUST possess a California Paramedic License by no later than March 6, 2026
• Valid California Class C driver's license with an acceptable driving history is required
• NOTE: Must possess a driver's license which meets State and Department requirements for driving all emergency fire apparatus by the end of the training academy
• Bilingual abilities in languages spoken in the community, such as Armenian, Korean, and Spanish
• An Associate of Arts or Associate of Science Degree in a related field
• California State Fire Marshal Driver Operator 1A Certificate
• City geography and street layout
• Emergency Medical Services (EMS) procedures and equipment
• Paramedic practices and procedures
• Applying common sense and logic in decision making
• Provide exceptional customer service to all employees and vendors
• Develop necessary skills from on-the-job training and meet standards of performance for the classification by the end of the recruit or probationary period
• Lift Fire Department equipment in a safe manner
• Listen carefully to understand others
• Applicants must be of good moral character
• As such, appointees who are unable to meet the standards of a Firefighter and a Paramedic will be subject to termination during the probationary period
• TATTOO POLICY: Unless otherwise exempted, no employee of the GFD shall have any "visible" tattoos or other skin markings
• Tattoos, or other skin markings, shall be covered while on duty with a long-sleeved uniform shirt, long-sleeved work t-shirt, work pants, sweat pants or a tattoo wrap/sleeve (100% cotton-NFPA compliant) approved by the Department
• Upon being offered employment, candidates must pass a pre-placement medical examination, which includes a drug and alcohol screening, as well as a psychological examination
• Candidates selected for the Glendale Fire Department must meet medical standards in compliance with National Fire Protection Association 1582 Standards on Medical Requirements for Firefighters, adopted by the City of Glendale Civil Service Commission
• An equivalent combination of experience, education and/or training may substitute for the listed minimum requirements
• SKILLS ASSESSMENT: Administered to evaluate the applicants' paramedic skills
• ORAL INTERVIEW EXAMINATION: Administered to evaluate the applicants' experience, education and personal fitness for the position
• PHYSICAL PERFORMANCE (BIDDLE TEST): Evaluates the candidates' ability to perform the physical aspects of firefighting
• Candidates must successfully pass the Biddle Test between the dates of May 1, 2024 and September 15, 2024, and must present a valid certificate of successful completion of the Biddle Test by no later than September 16, 2024
• BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION: A comprehensive background investigation will be conducted on all finalists, which will review and verify personal history including, but not limited to, financial responsibility, criminal history, drug use history, driving record, and verification of application materials
• Significant issues or omissions in the above-stated areas may be grounds for disqualification
• Background investigation will include Livescan fingerprinting and a polygraph
• EXAMINATION WEIGHTING: Evaluation – qualifying, Skills Assessment –pass/fail, Oral – 100%, Physical – pass/fail, Background Investigation – pass/fail
• Any examination will be to evaluate the candidate's education, experience, knowledge and skills for the position
• ENTRY-LEVEL EXAMINATION – VETERAN'S CREDIT AWARDED FOR QUALIFIED APPLICANTS

Benefits

• The salary for Firefighter Recruit is $6,574.28 per month for the six-week training academy
• The salary range for Firefighter/Paramedic A (first 12 months functioning as a Paramedic with the City of Glendale) is $8,160.76 - $10,417.22 per month
• The salary range for Firefighter/Paramedic B (13th month functioning as a Paramedic with the City of Glendale and thereafter) is $8,838.24 - $11,066.82 per month)
• Effective July 1, 2024, there will be a 5% Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA)
• The starting salary step as a Firefighter/Paramedic may depend upon the candidate's qualifications and experience
• Upon graduation from the Academy, "classic" members of CalPERS participate in a retirement formula of 3% at 55 and contribute a total of 13.5% towards retirement
• New CalPERS members will be enrolled in PEPRA, which has a formula of 2.7% at 57. PEPRA members pay a total of 16% towards retirement
• Rates are pursuant to CalPERS and/or MOU provisions
• Longevity Pay – 10 years at 4% and 20 years at 8%
• Special Operations Pay – $275 per month for Hazardous Materials or Urban Search & Rescue programs
• Foreign Language Pay – conversational $70/month and fluent $140/month
• Education/Career Development Pay – $200-$300/month depending upon level of education (AA Degree/CA State Fire Officer Certification or a higher degree)