2025 Firefighter Recruit

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2025 Firefighter Recruit

Salary

$56,326.80 - $79,219.60 Annually

Location

AZ 85295, AZ

Job Type

Full Time (Fire Suppression)

Job Number

25-0173

Department

FIRE DEPARTMENT

Opening Date

02/24/2025

Closing Date

3/17/2025 5:00 PM Arizona

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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 (https://www.gilbertaz.gov/departments/public-works/engineering-services/capital-improvement-projects/mf040-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 2025.

Note: The 2025 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 March 24, 2025 at 5:00 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:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

+ (MUST BE OBTAINED PRIOR TO HIRE)

+ Must be 18+ Years of Age

+ High School Diploma or G.E.D.

+ Valid Driver's License or ability to obtain Arizona Driver's License by job offer

+ Candidate Physical Abilities Test (CPAT) issued between November 21, 2024 and May 21, 2025

+ State of AZ or National Emergency Medical Technician Basic Certification or ability to obtain prior to May 21, 2025

+ 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

Why 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. (https://www.gilbertaz.gov/about-us/team-gilbert/awards-accolades)

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

We Are Here to Help!

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, then why not click that "Apply" button at the top there? 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.

Town of Gilbert offers a comprehensive benefits package for qualifying positions that includes self-funded medical and dental plans, life insurance, disability, pension, tuition reimbursement, parental leave, babies at work, and more! Click Here (https://www.gilbertaz.gov/home/showdocument?id=42978&t=637793142009536761) to see a list of our benefit offerings at-a-glance.

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In the questions that follow, you will be asked for information about your qualifications. The information must also be listed in your application, so please ensure your application is completed thoroughly. Be advised that attaching a resume/CV in lieu of completing the application thoroughly may disqualify you from further consideration. Please indicate your understanding and acceptance of these terms by checking the appropriate response below.

+ Yes, I understand and accept these terms

+ No, I do not accept these terms and understand that my application may be disqualified

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Do you have a High School Diploma/GED?

+ Yes

+ No

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Do you have a Valid Arizona Driver's License, or ability to obtain one by hire date ?

+ Yes

+ No

04

Do you have a Candidate Physical Abilities Test (CPAT) issued November 2024 or more recently, or the ability to obtain one by May 21,2025?

+ Yes, I have a CPAT issued November 2024 or more recently

+ I do not, but I have the ability to obtain one by May 21,2025

+ I do not have the ability to obtain a CPAT

05

Do you have a valid Arizona Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification or National Registry EMT, or ability to obtain one by time of job offer?

+ Yes, I have a valid Arizona EMT certificate or National Registry EMT

+ I do not, but I have the ability to obtain one by Summer 2025

+ I do not have the ability to obtain an EMT certificate

06

Do you have a valid Arizona Paramedic certification or National Registry Paramedic certification? (This is not a requirement for the position, but it is desirable)

+ Yes

+ No

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I understand that the 2025 recruitment is a two-step recruitment process and that in order to be considered an applicant I must complete the second step of the hiring process by applying at https://www.publicsafetyanswers.com/gilbert by May 24, 2025. This includes completing an assessment and submitting a video interview.

+ I understand

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Pursuant to Arizona Revised Statute 38-492, preference points will be awarded to individuals with a qualifying status. Please select all that apply below. Supporting documentation must be attached to your application at the time of application. This information is held strictly confidential. Select "None of the Above" if this does not apply to you.

+ Veteran (attach Form DD214 or certification from the Veteran's Administration Office)

+ Disabled Veteran (attach Form SF-15 or certification from the Veteran's Administration Office)

+ Veteran's Spouse/Surviving Spouse (attach Form DD214 or certification from the Veteran's Administration Office)

+ Disabled Person (attach certification of the disability by the medical provider)

+ None of the above

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Employer

Town of Gilbert

Address

50 E. Civic Center Drive Gilbert, Arizona, 85296

Website
https://gilbertaz.gov/jobs

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