What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fire Rescue Officer, Probationary position at City of Killeen, Texas?
Salary
$59,506.10 Annually
Location
Fire Department - Killeen, TX
Job Type
Full-time
Department
Fire Department
Opening Date
02/18/2025
Closing Date
4/30/2025 11:59 PM Central
FLSA
Non-Exempt
GENERAL PURPOSE
In training to acquire skills necessary in order to protect life and property by performing firefighting, emergency aid, hazardous materials, and fire prevention duties. Maintains fire equipment, apparatus, and facilities.
ATTENTION: Fully certified Firefighter and Paramedic and/or EMT personnel can receive up to a $15,000 hiring bonus!! Certifications must be submitted to fd-hiring@killeentexas.gov to be eligible.
Essential Duties
In training to acquire skills necessary to perform firefighting activities including; driving fire apparatus, operating pumps and related equipment, laying hose, performing fire combat, containment and extinguishment tasks.
In training to acquire skills necessary to perform emergency aid activities including; rescue, administering emergency medical aid and providing other assistance as required.
Participates in fire drills, attends classes in firefighting, rescue emergency medical, hazardous materials, and related subjects.
Operates radio and other communication equipment.
Participates in the inspection of buildings, hydrants, and other structures in fire prevention programs.
Maintains fire equipment, apparatus and facilities. Performs minor repairs to departmental equipment.
Performs general maintenance work in the upkeep of fire facilities and equipment; cleans and washes walls and floors; cares for grounds around station; makes minor repairs; washes, hangs and dries hose; washes, cleans, polishes, maintains and tests apparatus and equipment.
Performs salvage operations such as throwing salvage covers, sweeping water, and removing debris.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Various duties as assigned in order to complete training necessary for advancement to Fire & Rescue Officer/EMT.
Required Minimum Qualifications
Certifications are not required, but preference may be given to applicants who have:
Supplemental Information
The entry firefighter examination will be held on Sunday, May 11, 2025. You must score at least 70 on the examination for further consideration for the position. Applicants can directly purchase a Candidate Preparation Manual and/or a Practice Test HERE
A mandatory physical fitness test will be given on Sunday, May 11, 2025 for all candidates that pass the written exam. You can find more information about the HPAT Written Instructions HERE or the Video Instructions HERE.
All Applicants Must Attach All Requested Documents To Application
All applicants that pass the Examination must complete a Personal History Statement and submit No Later Than Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. Download the Personal History here: Personal History Statement. Must be emailed to FD-Hiring@killeentexas.gov.
At City of Killeen, we are committed to your health and well-being. We are proud to provide you and your family with valuable and significant benefits.
We all work together to make City of Killeen a success, and our teamwork extends to your benefits. Your health and well-being are important to us, so we provide benefit options to make your and your family’s lives better. Together, let’s invest in you.
The City of Killeen offers the following Benefits to full time employees:
01
This position requires you to be at least eighteen (18) years of age but not thirty-six (36) years of age or older by the date of hire. Do you meet this requirement?
Which one of the following fire fighter certifications do you have?
Which one of the following EMT or Paramedic certifications do you have?
If you answered that you are currently enrolled in a fire fighter or EMT academy, please list the academy name and anticipated date of completion.
05
Does the below paragraph, regarding child of a deceased firefighter, apply to you? (If so, be prepared to provide the name of the deceased firefighter parent.) Child of a deceased firefighter – an applicant who is either a natural-born or an adopted child of a firefighter who previously suffered a line-of-duty death while covered by Local Government Code Chapter 143 (Civil Service).
Which best describes your level of education? If you are extended a job offer, you will be required to provide proof of your education before you can begin work.
Do you currently posses a valid drivers license?
Employer City of Killeen
Address 718 N. 2nd Street
Suite B
Killeen, Texas, 76541
Phone 254-501-7687
Website http://www.killeentexas.gov/
$59,506.10 Annually
Location
Fire Department - Killeen, TX
Job Type
Full-time
Department
Fire Department
Opening Date
02/18/2025
Closing Date
4/30/2025 11:59 PM Central
FLSA
Non-Exempt
- Description
- Benefits
- Questions
GENERAL PURPOSE
In training to acquire skills necessary in order to protect life and property by performing firefighting, emergency aid, hazardous materials, and fire prevention duties. Maintains fire equipment, apparatus, and facilities.
ATTENTION: Fully certified Firefighter and Paramedic and/or EMT personnel can receive up to a $15,000 hiring bonus!! Certifications must be submitted to fd-hiring@killeentexas.gov to be eligible.
Essential Duties
In training to acquire skills necessary to perform firefighting activities including; driving fire apparatus, operating pumps and related equipment, laying hose, performing fire combat, containment and extinguishment tasks.
In training to acquire skills necessary to perform emergency aid activities including; rescue, administering emergency medical aid and providing other assistance as required.
Participates in fire drills, attends classes in firefighting, rescue emergency medical, hazardous materials, and related subjects.
Operates radio and other communication equipment.
Participates in the inspection of buildings, hydrants, and other structures in fire prevention programs.
Maintains fire equipment, apparatus and facilities. Performs minor repairs to departmental equipment.
Performs general maintenance work in the upkeep of fire facilities and equipment; cleans and washes walls and floors; cares for grounds around station; makes minor repairs; washes, hangs and dries hose; washes, cleans, polishes, maintains and tests apparatus and equipment.
Performs salvage operations such as throwing salvage covers, sweeping water, and removing debris.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Various duties as assigned in order to complete training necessary for advancement to Fire & Rescue Officer/EMT.
Required Minimum Qualifications
- Applicants must be 18 years of age, but not have reached their 36th birthday by the date of the hire.
- Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
- Must be able to read and write the English language and meet the Civil Service requirements of the City of Killeen.
- If hired, must maintain a residence not further than 45 minutes driving time from the City Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (EJT).
Certifications are not required, but preference may be given to applicants who have:
- Structural Firefighter Certification from Texas Commission on Fire Protection and Licensed/Certified EMT - Basic, Intermediate, Paramedic from Texas Department of State Health Services, or
- Paramedic from Texas Department of State Health Services without fire certification or
- Structural Firefighter Certification from Texas Commission on Fire Protection
Supplemental Information
The entry firefighter examination will be held on Sunday, May 11, 2025. You must score at least 70 on the examination for further consideration for the position. Applicants can directly purchase a Candidate Preparation Manual and/or a Practice Test HERE
A mandatory physical fitness test will be given on Sunday, May 11, 2025 for all candidates that pass the written exam. You can find more information about the HPAT Written Instructions HERE or the Video Instructions HERE.
All Applicants Must Attach All Requested Documents To Application
- High School Diploma, transcript, or equivalent
- Basic Structural Firefighter Certification, or a letter from the Commission (if applicable)
- Emergency Medical Technician - Basic, Intermediate, Paramedic Certification (if applicable)
- DD-214 part 4, Honorable discharge or under honorable conditions (if applicable)
All applicants that pass the Examination must complete a Personal History Statement and submit No Later Than Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. Download the Personal History here: Personal History Statement. Must be emailed to FD-Hiring@killeentexas.gov.
At City of Killeen, we are committed to your health and well-being. We are proud to provide you and your family with valuable and significant benefits.
We all work together to make City of Killeen a success, and our teamwork extends to your benefits. Your health and well-being are important to us, so we provide benefit options to make your and your family’s lives better. Together, let’s invest in you.
The City of Killeen offers the following Benefits to full time employees:
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellness Benefits
- Medical, Vision Dental
- Health Savings Account/ Flexible Spending Account
- TMRS or KIlleen Fireman's Relief and Retirement fund
- 457 Deferred Retirement Account
- Short Term/Long Term Disability
- Accident/ Critical Illness/ Hospital Indemnity Supplemental Benefits
01
This position requires you to be at least eighteen (18) years of age but not thirty-six (36) years of age or older by the date of hire. Do you meet this requirement?
- Yes
- No
Which one of the following fire fighter certifications do you have?
- I have Basic Structural Fire Certification from the Texas Commission on Fire Protection; or
- I have Intermediate Fire Certification from the Texas Commission on Fire Proctection; or
- I have Advanced Fire Certification from the Texas Commission on Fire Protection.
- I am currently enrolled in an academy to obtain my fire fighter certification.
- None of the above apply.
Which one of the following EMT or Paramedic certifications do you have?
- I have Emergency Medical Technician Basic with the Texas Department of State Health Services
- I have Emergency Medical Technician Intermediate from the Texas Department of State Health Services
- I have Paramedic Certification with the Texas Department of State and Health Services
- I am currently enrolled in an academy to obtain my fire fighter certification.
- None of the above apply.
If you answered that you are currently enrolled in a fire fighter or EMT academy, please list the academy name and anticipated date of completion.
05
Does the below paragraph, regarding child of a deceased firefighter, apply to you? (If so, be prepared to provide the name of the deceased firefighter parent.) Child of a deceased firefighter – an applicant who is either a natural-born or an adopted child of a firefighter who previously suffered a line-of-duty death while covered by Local Government Code Chapter 143 (Civil Service).
- Yes
- No
Which best describes your level of education? If you are extended a job offer, you will be required to provide proof of your education before you can begin work.
- High School Diploma or GED
- Some College
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
- None of the above
Do you currently posses a valid drivers license?
- Yes
- No
- No, but can obtain by Date of HIre
Employer City of Killeen
Address 718 N. 2nd Street
Suite B
Killeen, Texas, 76541
Phone 254-501-7687
Website http://www.killeentexas.gov/
Salary : $59,506
