Fire Prevention Officer I & II
Listed on 2026-07-01
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Government
Environmental/ Urban Planning, Emergency Crisis Mgmt/ Disaster Relief
Fire Prevention Officer I
Minimum Qualifications:
Graduation from high school or equivalent. A valid Florida Driver License is required and a motor vehicle record that meets the requirements of Alachua County policy #6-7; motor vehicle records will be reviewed prior to employment. If, in the past 24-month period, the applicant's motor vehicle record has more than three (3) moving traffic infractions or three (3) or more at fault motor vehicle accidents (or combination of both and/or a conviction/pending charge for driving under the influence) or is in violation of any standard mandated by federal or state law or regulation, the minimum qualifications are not met for the position.
Successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen, physical examination and successful completion of all applicable background checks pre-hire and ongoing are required. Upon submission of application, proof of the following must be provided:
Fire safety Inspector I by the State of Florida (Levels 1, 2, and
3) and Fire safety Inspector II by the State of Florida (Level
3).
Level 1:
Required
Certifications:
Fire safety Inspector I*
Level 2:
Required
Certifications:
Fire safety Inspector I*
Three years of fire suppression/prevention, fire inspection, fire codes enforcement, or building plans review for fire codes compliance experience; or any equivalent combination of related training and experience.
Preference given for Fire safety Inspector II*
Level 3:
Required
Certifications:
Fire safety Inspector I*, Fire safety Inspector II*, completion of a two-year college level program in Fire Sciences or related field.
Six years of fire suppression/prevention, fire inspection, fire codes enforcement, or building plans review for fire codes compliance experience; or any equivalent combination of related training and experience.
Preference given for any of the following:
Fire Code Administrator*, NFPA Certified Fire Protection Specialist.
* Indicates State of Florida Certification
Fire Prevention Officer IIMinimum Qualifications:
Graduation from high school or equivalent. A valid Florida Driver License is required and a motor vehicle record that meets the requirements of Alachua County policy #6-7; motor vehicle records will be reviewed prior to employment. If, in the past 24-month period, the applicant's motor vehicle record has more than three (3) moving traffic infractions or three (3) or more at fault motor vehicle accidents (or combination of both and/or a conviction/pending charge for driving under the influence) or is in violation of any standard mandated by federal or state law or regulation, the minimum qualifications are not met for the position.
Successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen, physical examination, and successful completion of all applicable background checks pre-hire and ongoing are required. Upon submission of application, proof of the following must be provided:
Fire safety Inspector I by the State of Florida (Levels 1, 2, and
3), Fire safety Inspector II by the State of Florida (Level
3), and Firefighter II by the State of Florida (Levels 1, 2, and
3). Candidates must successfully pass the Firefighter Physical Abilities Test (FPAT) before being scheduled for an interview. After hire, employees are required to complete the FPAT annually, consistent with the standards and procedures outlined in Lexipol Procedure 602.3.
Level 1:
Required
Certifications:
Fire safety Inspector I
* Firefighter II
* Preference given for Fire safety Inspector II
Level 2:
Required
Certifications:
Fire safety Inspector I
* Firefighter II
Three years of fire suppression/prevention, fire inspection, fire codes enforcement, or building plans review for fire codes compliance experience; or any equivalent combination of related training and experience. Preference given for Fire safety Inspector II*
Level 3:
Required
Certifications:
Fire safety Inspector I*, Fire safety Inspector II*, Firefighter II*
Six years of fire suppression/prevention, fire inspection, fire codes enforcement, or building plans review for fire codes compliance experience; or any equivalent combination of related training and experience. Preference given for any of the following:
Fire Officer I*, Fire Officer II*, Fire Code Administrator*, NFPA Certified Fire Protection Specialist, completion of a two-year college level program in Fire Sciences or related field.
* Indicates State of Florida Certification
Position SummaryThis is responsible technical work reviewing plans and inspecting structures for adherence to County fire codes.
An employee in this classification is responsible for reviewing construction plans for compliance to fire codes; inspecting buildings and premises for fire hazards and conducting fire prevention programs.
Work is performed under the direction of a higher-level supervisor and is reviewed through conferences, reports, and observation of results obtained. This position reports directly to the Division Chief/Fire Marshal.
Examples of DutiesThis is an emergency essential classification. Upon…
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