July 30, 2024

City of Surprise, AZ

Surprise

FULL TIME

FIREFIGHTER RECRUIT

The Surprise Fire-Medical Department is a growing team of full-time paid professional firefighters, serving the fire suppression and emergency medical needs of more than 160,000 residents.

Qualified applicants will be provided with testing information via email following the closing date of this application.

For additional information, visit: www.surpriseaz.gov/firerecruit

SUMMARY
Upon graduation from the Fire Academy, Recruits will promote to the position of Firefighter (click the Firefighter link for full position description and salary information). Firefighters will control and extinguish fires, respond to fire alarms and other emergency calls, protect life and property, and maintain equipment as an employee of the City.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Must be at least 18 years of age at the time of hire
Must have High School Diploma or G.E.D.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Must have at the time of hire and be able to maintain a valid Arizona driver license
Possession of a current Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) at the time of hire
Possession of a current CPR certification at the time of hire
Possession of a current Arizona EMT (EMTP, EMTB) certification at the time of hire

SELECTION PROCESS
Applicants whose education, training, and experience most closely meet the needs of the position may be invited to participate in a selection process to include a panel interview and assessment process.

Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include:

Fingerprinting
Criminal Background screening
Drug Screen
E-Verify
39 Month Motor Vehicle Department Records Check
Medical Evaluation

The City of Surprise is an EEO/ADA reasonable accommodation employer.

The City of Surprise offers a broad range of inclusive employee benefits to help employees in their work and personal lives. We are committed to a total rewards strategy that provides our employees with competitive compensation, generous benefits, and an environment that supports a healthy work/life balance for our diverse workforce. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, retirement, and a variety of work/life programs, including generous paid time off and twelve holidays. For additional benefit information,