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SalaryTHE GALVESTON FIRE DEPARTMENT IS HIRING!
The next Civil Service Entrance Exam is scheduled for Friday, April 19, 2024, at the Galveston Island Convention Center in Ballroom A located at 5600 Seawall Blvd., Galveston, TX 77550. Registration will begin at 8:30 a.m. and the exam will start promptly at 9:00 a.m.
You MUST register for the Entrance Exam using the Registration Form on the City of Galveston’s website at: https://www.galvestontx.gov/772/Upcoming-Civil-Service-Exam to guarantee a seat. No other form of registration is available. However, the City will accept walk-ins on the day of the exam if seats are available.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
You MUST meet the following minimum requirements in order to register for the Civil Service Entrance Exam and apply for a position with the Galveston Fire Department:
o Must be 19 years of age and not have reached 36th birthday prior to employment.
o Must possess a Basic Structural Fire Protection certification issued by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection.
o Must possess, at minimum, a current Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification issued by the Texas Department of State Health Services (TDSHS) for initial employment. If hired, the probationary Firefighter will be required, at their expense, to obtain a (TDSHS) AEMT, TCFP Fire Inspector, and a TCFP Driver Operator-Pumper within the first year of probation.
o Must possess a High School diploma or GED.
o Must be a U.S. Citizen.
o Must possess a valid Texas Driver’s License.
o Must be in good physical condition.
o Must have NO felony convictions.
o Registration is available online at https://www.galvestontx.gov/772/Upcoming-Civil-Service-Exam.
o Keep the following things in mind for the exam.
o The exam will be held April 19, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. Galveston Island Convention Center in Ballroom A located at 5600 Seawall Blvd., Galveston, TX 77550.
o Registered participants will need to arrive between 8:30 am and 9am to sign in. You will need to bring a copy of your photo ID.
o Candidates can plan for the test to take up to three hours.
o Those candidates who pass the test will be required to take a physical agility.
o After passing the exam and physical agility testing you will need to:
o Complete Application forms and provide necessary documentation.
o Participate in Interview Board Process.
o Participate in Interview with Fire Chief.
o Possess all applicable certifications and licenses required.
o Accept conditional job offer.
o Successfully complete pre-employment physical and drug testing test. Please bring appropriate attire.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST IN THE CITY OF GALVESTON FIRE DEPARTMENT!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,933.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
