Fire Dept - Certified Firefighter

About the role

The Southaven Fire Department is currently accepting applications to hire Certified Firefighters who meet the following requirements.

Responsibilities

• Applicant at a minimum must be a Nationally Registered EMT Basic and/or must obtain a state EMT-B license through the Mississippi Health Department within 1 year of employment of offering.
• Applicant must obtain and maintain a MS EMS Driver License in order to drive an ambulance and/or other department vehicles under routine and emergency conditions.
• Applicant must be a Certified Firefighter and/or be able to gain reciprocity to the State of Mississippi.
• All candidates must possess a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• All candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment DOT physical examination, drug screen, and background check.
• Firefighter/Paramedic candidates will be required to take a cognitive skill test.
• All candidates will be required to successfully complete the Candidates Physical Ability Test (CPAT) for Firefighter.

Qualifications

• Minimum Standards Board in a timely manner.
• Applications are only accepted via the City of Southaven website or at the reception desk on the first floor.
• Do not submit certificates at this time.
• Firefighter/Paramedic candidates will be required to take a cognitive skill test.
• All candidates will be required to successfully complete the Candidates Physical Ability Test (CPAT) for Firefighter.
• All candidates will be given direction and time to prepare for the tests prior to the actual date.
• All candidates must possess a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• All candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment DOT physical examination, drug screen, and background check.

Benefits

• Employee Health Insurance Provided
• Spouse & Family Health Insurance Coverage Available
• Employee Life Insurance Provided Up To $100,000
• Qualifying Overtime
• Overtime opportunities
• Mississippi Public Retirement – 8 Years to Vest
• 30 Years of Service @ 60% Based on Highest 4 Year Average
• Employee Contribution 9% - Employer Contribution 17.90%
• Social Security Participation

Pay

Base Salary: $57,571
Shift Differential: $1,919
EMT-Basic Stipend: $600
Hazardous Material Technician Stipend: $600
EMT-Paramedic Stipend: $8,000
Firefighter III Promotion (Out of Rank Driver): $1,919

Schedule

Shifts may vary based on department needs.