Speech and Language Pathologist (SLP) - 2026-27 **SIGNING BONUS**

Functions

Duties may include:

• Training in fire and medical response
• Responding to emergency incidents
• Public safety education projects

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be a citizen of the United States
• High School diploma, GED or equivalent
• At least 18 years of age
• Valid driver's license
• Read, write and speak English
• Must be an EMT or currently enrolled in an EMT program

Automatic Disqualifiers

• Driving 3 or more hazardous traffic infractions in the last 5 years
• A misdemeanor driver's license suspension in the last 5 years
• An infraction driver's license suspension in the last 3 years
• More than one DUI conviction
• A DUI conviction, diversion, expungement or breath test refusal in the past 5 years
• Illegal use of illegal drugs in the last 3 years
• Illegal use of ANY controlled substance while employed in a criminal justice capacity
• Criminal Activity
• Lying during any stage of the hiring process
• Falsifying any information on application, personal history questionnaire, or any other forms during the hiring process

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

• Individuals are expected to work in a manner consistent with the City of Vancouver’s Operating Principles
• Work and act as a team player in all interactions with other city employees
• Provide a high level of customer service at all times
• Project and maintain a positive image with those contacted in the course of work
• Develop and maintain collaborative and respectful working relationships with team members and others
• Consistently provide quality service

Supplemental Information

• Individuals are expected to work in a manner consistent with the City of Vancouver’s Operating Principles
• Work and act as a team player in all interactions with other city employees
• Provide a high level of customer service at all times
• Project and maintain a positive image with those contacted in the course of work
• Develop and maintain collaborative and respectful working relationships with team members and others
• Consistently provide quality service

Benefits

Not available for this position.

Application Instructions

• Are you a citizen of the United States?
• Have you graduated from high school or obtained your G.E.D. or equivalent?
• Are you at least 18 years of age?
• Do you have a valid driver's license?
• Can you read, write, and speak the English Language?
• Will you be able to make the Sunday or Monday commitment for drills?
• After you are trained, will you be able to put in the required 24 hours of duty each month?
• Do you have First Aid/CPR certification?
• Do you have EMT-B certification?
• Are you currently enrolled in an EMT program?
• Do you have a National Registry EMT - Intermediate (not basic) certification?
• Do you have Paramedic certification?
• Do you have ACLS certification?
• Do you have PALS certification?
• Do you have PHTLS certification?
• Do you have Firefighter I certification?
• Do you have Firefighter II certification?
• If you have taken the Firefighter exam with Vancouver Fire within the last 3 years, did you pass?
• Public Safety positions require your social security number for background processing, what is your social security number?