Lateral Entry - Firefighter​/EMT

Class Summary

Only Current Certified Firefighter/EMT Candidates.

LATERAL ENTRY LEVEL POSITION.

• Pre‑employment drug test and random drug & alcohol testing.
• Public safety background check (motor vehicle history, criminal history, fingerprinting).
• May require on‑call rotation and emergency after‑hours, weekends, and/or holidays.
• Employees must successfully complete state EMS licensure, state firefighter certification, and other requirements to operate on a department emergency response vehicle during the first two years of employment.
• Applicants must pass a comprehensive background investigation including criminal, controlled substance, driving, employment history checks, an oral interview, medical exam (including drug screen), psychological and physical agility testing.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Valid driver's license (state of residency equivalent to GA Class C or higher).
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must currently be a Certified Firefighter/EMT.

• Current National Registry () or State of Georgia EMT certification or higher.
• State of GA NPQ Firefighter I and/or Firefighter II.
• NPQ Hazmat Awareness.
• NPQ Hazmat Operations.

Starting Salary (no degree): $51,049 - $81,733. Starting Salary (associate degree with 3% incentive): $52,580 - $84,185. Starting Salary (bachelor's degree with 6% incentive): $54,112 - $86,637.

Salary will be based on qualifications and experience. The grade for this position is FF213.

• Georgia Firefighter Pension Fund (funded by Department).

Gwinnett County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information (including sex), race, color, national origin (including ancestry), gender (identity and expression), sexual orientation, age, marital status, familial status (including pregnancy), disability, military or veteran status, religion, political affiliation, immigration status, homeless status, or any other category protected by law.

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