The City of Monroe is now accepting applications for the position of Firefighter. Under the direction of the shift Captain or under the supervision of the shift Lieutenant, this is a Shift-Level Position (works 24/48 schedule) that is responsible for protecting lives and property endangered by fires and other emergency situations. Starting salary is dependent upon applicant's qualifications. 

Qualified applicants must have:

• High school diploma or GED
• Current Georgia Firefighting Certificate of Compliance
• Georgia First Responder Certification to be obtained within first 12 months of hire date
• NIMS 100, 200, 700, 800
  
• Valid Class C Driver's License or better
• Certified by Georgia Firefighters Standards and Training Council 
• Per Georgia Firefighter Standards & Training Council – and/or O.C.G.A. 25-4-8, 
• Qualifications are as follows: 
•  Must be at least 18 years of age 
•  Not have been convicted of a felony in any jurisdiction within 10 years prior to employment/appointment 
•  Good moral character as determined by investigation under procedure approved by the council • Be fingerprinted and a search made of local, state, and national fingerprint files to disclose any criminal record 
•  Be in good physical condition as determined by a medical examination and successfully pass the minimum physical agility requirements as established by the council 
• Possess or achieve within 12 months after employment a high school diploma or GED 
• Complete the Georgia Basic Firefighter Training Course approved by Council and verified by successful completion of the State Firefighter Certification Test

The City of Monroe offers some of the most employee-friendly benefits available. To view our complete benefits package & obtain a full public safety application, please visit our website.