Training Officer

Training Officer

• Type: Part Time
• Salary/Pay Rate: $25.00 - $30.00 Per Hour
• Posted Date: 02/13/2026 4:15 PM
• Final date to receive applications: 03/06/2026

The part time Training Officer performs difficult protective service and responsible administrative work commanding fire suppression activities. Work involves coordinating and communicating regularly with staff regarding training initiatives; participating in and leading training exercises; making equipment purchasing recommendations; assisting with and carrying out personnel matters and disciplinary processes; developing reports; attending meetings; participating in and/or leading projects and events; and responding to emergency incidents to assist with command.

Facilitates training to ensure consistency of delivery, content, and quality, alignment of training with department policies and procedures, and training safety. Training topics include, but not limited to, fire suppression, technical rescue, hazardous materials, incident command, basic rescue, managing and leadership, and special operations.

• Associate degree in Fire Field Technology or equivalent
• Ten years of experience in the fire service
• Valid NC Class A/B commercial driver's license (CDL) or valid out-of-state Class A/B CDL with the ability to transfer to NC Class A/B CDL within sixty days of employment and good driving record
• NC Firefighter Certification
• NC Level II Fire Instructor
• NC Emergency Vehicle Driver Certification
• NC Driver Operator Certification
• NC Technical Rescuer Certification
• NC Hazardous Materials Operation Certification
• NC Fire Officer II
• Advanced NIMS Certifications (300, 400)

Monday through Friday, variable up to 24 hours per week. Paid bi-weekly. Part‑time position not exceeding 1,000 hours worked per fiscal year.

Application and instructions are available here. Final date to receive applications is March6that 11:59 pm.

All applicants must provide accurate information on the City’s application for each position application.

The City requires position appropriate pre‑employment screenings. The City is a drug‑free workplace and applicants offered employment will be asked to participate in a pre‑employment drug screening.

The City is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The City makes employment decisions without regard to race, religious creed, color, age, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, religion, marital status, disability, military service or veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws and ordinances.