Firefighter/ EMT - City of Pearland, TX

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City of Pearland Fire Department

*** To avoid any delays or rejections of applications, please follow the directions below:

• Use your LEGAL FIRST & LAST NAME on the application.
• In the application's 'Resume, Certifications, License, and other relevant' section, you MUST UPLOAD:
• Your Resume
• Must contain your complete work history for at least the last 10 years.
• Your Certifications
• For In-State Applicants: TCFP & DSHS pocket certification is requiredwith validexpiration dates.
• For Out-of-State Applicants: National Registry & IFSAC Seal is requiredwith validexpiration dates.

Failure to adhere to the directions above may lead to the disqualification of your application. For any questions or concerns, please email firerecruit@pearlandtx.gov ***

Join Our Team of Heroes: Ignite Your Passion, Serve with Courage!

The City of Pearland, TX is hiring passionate and dedicated full-time Firefighters/EMTs (Paramedic preferred) to enhance and lead key aspects of our Fire Department's daily operations. Are you a dynamic, compassionate leader? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment? If so, this opportunity could be PEARfect for you!

Eligible Candidates include:

• Firefighter/EMT-P
• Firefighter/AEMT
• Firefighter/EMT-B
• Paramedic

Firefighter/EMT (Paramedic Preferred) earns a competitive hourly rate of $24.78-$26.29based on average 2756 hours (depending on qualifications) and can potentially earn 8-hours of overtime for 18 cycles per year. Additionally, the city pays all premiums for our employees' dental, long-term disability protection, and life insurance plus the majority portion of the medical premium for employees and their dependents. We also offer a retirement plan through the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) with a 2:1 employer match, life insurance, disability, access to the city's recreation fitness center, employee assistance program, educational assistance, 11 paid holidays and 1 designated paid holiday (24 hours), paid vacation, sick leave, and an active wellness program focusing on physical, mental, and financial health.

ABOUT THE CITY OF PEARLAND

The City of Pearland has received a Top Workplaces of 2023 USA award from Energage, a leading research firm that specializes in employee engagement and workplace culture each year across the United States. The City of Pearland has also been recognized as a Top Workplace in the Houston Metro Area 2023 by The Houston Chronicle.

Pearland is one of the fastest growing cities in Texas due to affordable housing, outstanding schools, safe neighborhoods, and superb quality of life. Ranked as one of the top ten safest cities in Texas, Pearland residents know their families are safe and secure in the community and surrounding areas. Our close proximity to Houston, just a short 20-minute drive to downtown, allows residents to experience all the city has to offer including professional sports, world-class cultural amenities, and recreation.

Employees of the City of Pearland use multi-directional communication and cross-functional teams to promote a greater understanding of the organization by employees at all levels. We have created a culture of continuous learning that encourages and supports employee development and growth. Our work environment is one where innovation is not only supported but encouraged.

Qualified candidates will be contacted and invited to test. Testing will be held at the Fire Administration Building located at 2703 Veterans Drive, Pearland, TX 77584.

• OptionalPAT Run-through (Practice) - at Fire Training Field (2703 Veterans Drive, Pearland, TX 77584): 1/23/2025 at 9:00am.
• Written Test- at Fire Admin Building (2703 Veterans Drive, Pearland, TX 77584): 1/25/2025 at 8:00am (doors close at 8am and no applicant will be allowed entry after this time).
• PAT - to be conducted at 1:00pm following the Written Test on 1/25/2025.
• Out-of-State Applicant Interview Panel - to be conducted after successful passing of the Written Test on 1/25/2025.
• In-State Interview Panel - at Fire Admin Building (2703 Veterans Drive, Pearland, TX 77584): 1/28/2025, 1/30/2025, 2/4/2025, 2/6/2025 (dates dependent on number of qualified candidates).

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications outlined below to be considered for employment:

• Valid Driver's License (Texas Driver's License will be required within 60 days of hire.
• High School Diploma, or equivalent
• Texas Commission on Fire Protection Basic Firefighter Certification, or IFSAC SEAL if from another state
• Texas Department of State Health Services Emergency Medical Certification, or National Registry if from another state
• Must be able to pass an online behavioral assessment, written test, physical agility test, interviews, background investigation, NFPA physical and drug screen, and breathe alcohol screening.

Please visit the link below for requirements on transferring to Texas from an IFSAC jurisdiction.

https://www.tcfp.texas.gov/services/transferring-to-texas

Candidate Preference: Candidates will be selected for testing and hire based in order of the following preference:

• Those certified by Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) as a Firefighter and the Department of State Health Services as a Paramedic.
• Those certified by Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) as a Firefighter and the Department of State Health Services as an AEMT or EMT-Basic.
• Those certified by the Department of State Health Services as a Paramedic. Must obtain TCFP Firefighter certification within 12 months of hire.

*See attached job description for job duties/responsibilities.