2024 Firefighter Recruit

We Are Seeking

Team Gilbert has an exciting opportunity for several highly motivated individuals to become Firefighters with Gilbert Fire & Rescue. Gilbert Firefighters respond to fire, medical, and related emergency calls when dispatched, as well as educate staff and the public on fire safety and prevention.
Recruits will have the unique opportunity to train in Gilbert’s new state-of-the-art Public Safety Training Facility. After successfully completing Fire Academy, Gilbert Firefighters work an average of ten 24-hour shifts per month with opportunity for overtime and ample career advancement options such as the HazMat program and Tactical Paramedic program; as well as promotional opportunities to Fire Engineer, Fire Captain, and beyond.
Being a Gilbert Firefighter requires a high standard of integrity, drive, and commitment. The recruitment process will evaluate applicants for these qualities and more. Candidates who successfully pass each phase of the process will complete an online Behavioral and Cognitive Assessment, an online Video Interview, an in-person Oral Board Interview, and an Internship program. It is anticipated that finalists will receive Conditional Offers of Employment in summer 2024.
Note: The 2024 recruitment is a two-step application process. To complete the second step (including testing and the video interview), please go to https://www.publicsafetyanswers.com/gilbert to complete the process. The second step must be completed by February 18th, 2024 at 11:59 p.m.

About You

You are someone who effectively exceeds customer needs by building productive relationships, and taking responsibility for customer satisfaction and loyalty. You actively participate as a member of a team to move the team toward the completion of goals and produce quality outcomes. You are committed to our safety philosophy, and you take great pride in proactively managing time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently while accomplishing objectives and achieving goals beyond what is required.
At Team Gilbert, we hire innovative, forward thinking problem-solvers who love what they do! In addition to possessing the ability to live out our core and functional values daily, candidates must possess the following requirements:

• (MUST BE OBTAINED PRIOR TO HIRE)

Must be 18+ Years of Age
High School Diploma or G.E.D.
Valid Arizona Driver's License or ability to obtain by job offer
Candidate Physical Abilities Test (CPAT) issued October 2023 or more recently, or the ability to obtain one by April 17th, 2024
State of AZ or National Emergency Medical Technician Basic Certification

• LICENSING/CERTIFICATIONS
  (MUST OBTAIN THESE CERTIFICATIONS BY SUCCESSFULLY PASSING THE PAID RECRUIT ACADEMY)
  Valid Arizona Firefighter I and II Certifications
  CPR Certification
  Hazardous Materials First Responded Certification
• PARAMEDICS MUST ALSO MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING CERTIFICATIONS:
  Paramedic Certification
  Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification
  Note: Paramedic certification is a preferred certification, not required

We Are Team Gilbert

Gilbert is on a mission to be the City of the Future. We choose to “Anticipate. Create. Help people.” With over 100 years of history and growth, our focus is on keeping the thriving community that Gilbert is today well into the future. Gilbert has been named the Most Prosperous City in the Country, Best Place to Live, Work and Play, Arizona’s Most Admired Companies to Work For, and more.
We hire people who share our aspiration to be driven, kind, bold, and humble. Join Team Gilbert, and help us shape a new tomorrow, today: https://youtu.be/ftB0lKDltvc

Up For the Challenge

In addition to a competitive salary, Gilbert offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes self-funded medical and dental plans, life insurance, disability, pension, tuition reimbursement and more.
Join Team Gilbert and make an income while making an impact! If you are looking for an opportunity to make a visible contribution to our community, and get excited about doing interesting work that matters We can't think of a better place to put your talents to work.
Let's get this adventure started!
Gilbert provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.