Paramedic/Firefighter (48 Hour Workweek)

BEFORE SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION, PLEASE REVIEW THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT FOR THE APPLICATION SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS. 

The City of Fort Lauderdale Paramedics/Firefighters are responsible for the protection and preservation of life and property by responding to emergencies and through the performance of firefighting/rescue tasks and providing emergency medical care.  Work often requires the performance of hazardous tasks under emergency conditions which may involve extreme physical exertion, heat, noxious smoke, zero visibility and mental concentration.  

This job classification is included within the bargaining unit represented by the International Association of Firefighters (IAFF) and therefore is subject to the terms and conditions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Fort Lauderdale and the IAFF.

• Visit the following link to access the candidate assessment:
• https://www.publicsafetyanswers.com/fortlauderdale 
• The assessment fee is $50. Financial hardship requests can be sent to khaynes@fortlauderdale.gov. 
  
• The candidate assessment is a timed self-administered psychometric assessment. (15-45 minute) It measures reasoning and problem-solving skills, plus 25 traits, or dimensions of personality, intended to measure an individual’s characteristics for the purpose of determining the best fit for employment.
  

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS FOR SUBMITTING ON-LINE APPLICATION 

1. Copy of high school diploma or GED  
2. A Current Driving History Record
   • Provide a copy of you complete driving history record issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles or Clerk of Courts for each State you held a driver's license (must be within the last 90 days of application). 
   • Also list in item #26 of the PJQ, all traffic citations received, include dates, offense, issuing agency, and disposition of case. List tickets even if they do not appear on our driving record or you attended traffic school, and no points are listed on your driving record.
3. Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) card from national testing network 
   • CPAT results are valid for one (1) year, therefore, you may be required to renew your CPAT prior to your start date.
   • For more information, visit the National Testing Network - CPAT
4. Swim card from Broward College
   • For more information, visit the Broward College Testing Center
5. State Of Florida Certificate of Compliance, Certificate of Statutory Compliance or Certificate of Training for Firefighters
   • If an applicant is not employed by a Fire Department, proof of renewal from the state of Florida must be included if certification is older than 4 years.
6. State of Florida Paramedic License 
7. Emergency Vehicle Operator Certificate (EVOC) - Minimum 16-Hour Course
8. American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) - CPR & AED Card or BLS for healthcare provider card by the American Red Cross - CPR & AED 
9. American Heart Association (AHA) Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Card
10. Pre-job Offer Questionnaire - (CLICK HERE FOR LINK TO PJQ)
    • This document must be completed by the applicant, NOTARIZED and submitted with the online application. It may be typed or handwritten neatly and legibly and scanned as one document (File Size 5MB or smaller).
11. Fire Rescue Tobacco Waiver (CLICK HERE) 
    • DOCUMENT MUST BE NOTARIZED
12. Fire Rescue Waiver of Confidential Records (CLICK HERE)
    • DOCUMENT MUST BE NOTARIZED
13. If claiming Veteran's Preference, candidates must attach a DD214 Military Member 4 Form, and the City of Fort Lauderdale Veteran's Preference Claim Form to the online application (FORM J204)
14. If ever arrested, copies of Police Report(s) and Court Disposition(s) must be attached to the application

INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE PROCESSED. YOU MUST COMPLETE THE CANDIDATE ASSESSMENT THROUGH PUBLIC SAFETY ANSWERS BY THE DEADLINE AND YOU MUST ATTACH ALL THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTS LISTED ABOVE WITH YOUR ONLINE APPLICATION PRIOR TO THE POSTING CLOSING DATE.  

QUALIFICATIONS FOR EMPLOYMENT AS A PARAMEDIC/FIREFIGHTER:

1. Be at least 18 years old.
2. Be a High School graduate or possess a High School Equivalency Diploma (G.E.D.) from a recognized issuing agency.
3. Been a non-smoker/non-user of tobacco (any form, including products containing nicotine) for at least one (1) year prior to application, remain smoke free during application process, and agree not to smoke or use tobacco (in any form including vaping) on or off duty during the tenure of their employment.
4. Florida Statues 633.412: Not have been convicted of a misdemeanor relating to the certification or to perjury or false statements, or a felony or a crime punishable by imprisonment of 1 year or more under the law of the United States or of any state thereof or under the law of any other country, or dishonorably discharged from any of the Armed Forces of the United States. “Convicted” means a finding of guilt or the acceptance of a plea of guilty or nolo contendere, in any federal or state court or a court in any other country, without regard to whether a judgment of conviction has been entered by the court having jurisdiction of the case.
5. Possess a State of Florida Certificate of Compliance, Certificate of Statutory Compliance or Certificate of Training for Firefighters
6. Possess a State of Florida Paramedic License
7. Possess an American Heart Association BLS - CPR & AED CARD or BLS for Healthcare Provider card by American Red Cross (CPR &AED)
8. Possess an American Heart Association (ACLS) card
9. Possess Emergency Vehicle Operator License (EVOC)
10. Be able to pass a Broward College administered Water Survival Exercise (Swim Test)
11. Be able to pass a Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) by The National Testing Network. CPAT must be taken and passed no more than one year prior to employment start date. 

The following employment standards of the Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue Department may disqualify an applicant (if applicable):

1. Use of illegal drugs or use of any tobacco products in any form, including products containing nicotine, within ONE YEAR of the date of the application being submitted.
2. Any use of illegal drugs after having been employed by a fire agency, or in a firefighter or medic capacity (including Military Service as a firefighter or medic).
3. Accumulation of eight (8) points or more within the past thirty-six (36) months. Four (4) or more moving violations within the past thirty-six (36) months (regardless of adjudication withheld for points) and no more than one (1) moving violation in the six (6) months prior to application.
4. A suspension of driver's license within the past thirty-six (36) months.
5. A conviction (or pending case) for DUI, DWI, or Hit and Run within the past five (5) years.
6. Any significant negative driving history determined by management review of all facts.

Applicants who qualify will be subject to an extensive selection process and screening program, which may include, but not be limited to evaluation of training and experience; written test; interview; employment record, background check; medical examination; and drug screen. The expected duration of the selection process varies by position.

The City of Fort Lauderdale is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, inclusive employer and a Drug Free Workplace. The City of Fort Lauderdale does not discriminate based on age, citizenship status, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation.

Veterans' preference per Florida law. If claiming Veteran's Preference, candidates must attach a DD214 Member 4 form, and the City of Fort Lauderdale's veteran's preference claim form (J-204) to the online application.

Salary : $67,068 - $98,342