Full Time Firefighter/EMT

CITY OF WARRENSBURG

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Full Time Firefighter/EMT

The City of Warrensburg, Missouri, is accepting applications for Full Time Firefighter/E.M.T. positions. This unique opportunity will provide the ideal candidate a chance to join one of the leading fire departments in the state. If you are a firefighter looking for a department that focuses on firefighter training and leadership development, the Warrensburg Fire Department is the place you want to be. Currently working 48 hours on duty and 96 hours off duty, our work schedule is built to provide a healthy work life balance. Our firefighters are well trained and prepared for duty, often sought after by departments in neighboring communities. Although our firefighters are recruitable, we have focused our retaining outstanding firefighters by creating an outstanding work environment, family atmosphere, and support from the administration down. We seek the next outstanding candidate to be a part of our growing and dynamic team!

The starting hourly wage range for Firefighter/EMT is currently $15.20per hour (44,262.00annually) depending upon qualifications. The applicant must be certified as an IFSAC/Pro Board Firefighter I and II (Missouri reciprocity required), IFSAC/Pro Board Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations (Missouri reciprocity required), NIMS 100, 200, 700,800m Missouri EMT-B or higher, and possess a C.P.A.T. (Candidate Physical Ability Test) certificate less than two years old at the time of hire. Firefighter/EMT’s can be eligible for promotion to Firefighter Specialist in as little as two years and successful completion of additional training and certification.

Applicants must complete an application, a written employment test, an interview with a board, and a reference check. A conditional letter of employment will be extended to the passing applicant. The conditions of employment include passing a background check, physical (employers' expense), and the C.P.A.T. (Candidate Physical Ability Test), a current passing C.P.A.T. certificate, or within the last two years from the date of hire. The Department will reimburse up to $150.00 of the cost of the C.P.A.T. after passing the department academy training program. Once hired, the department member must live within one hour's driving time from Station 1, 102 South Holden St., Warrensburg, Mo. 64093.  

The Warrensburg Fire Department is an excellent department that will provide you with opportunities you may never have in larger departments. We take pride in our supportive and inclusive family atmosphere, keeping firefighting at the front of our core mission. If you are interested in joining an elite team dedicated to making the fire service great, you want to be at Warrensburg Fire Department!

 The City of Warrensburg offers an excellent benefits package which includes Health Insurance options paid at 90% for employees and 65% for dependents including voluntary Flex Spending Accounts or employer contributions to Health Savings Account, Dental Insurance paid at 100%, Life/AD&D at 1x your annual salary or a minimum of $30,000 and Long-Term Disability and Short-Term Disability with option for voluntary Supplemental Life/AD&D, voluntary Vision Plan through VSP, and Wellness Credits through voluntary City-sponsored Wellness Program for participating employee and all covered adult dependents, voluntary supplemental insurance coverage through American Fidelity, employer funded retirement through L7 LAGERS as well as voluntary retirement accounts through VOYA

 Health Insurance - C.O.W. pays 90%                                          $ 9,828.00

HSA Employer Contrib. w/high-deductible option                        $    2500.00  Employer Provided Dental Insurance                                          $    420.00  Life/AD&D at 1x annual salary ($30K min)                                  $    Variable  Employer Provided Short & Long-Term Disability Ins.                 $    Variable  Wellness Credit for participation in Wellness Prog.                     $    180  Employer Contributions to LAGERS Retirement System                   4%

Annual Benefit Value based on Employee Only Cov.              $ 12,340.00+  

The applicant must possess a valid vehicle operator’s license.  The applicant must possess good character and must submit to drug/alcohol screening. Position also requires excellent work ethics, must be a team player and work well with the public. 

Questions, contact:  the Warrensburg Fire Department @ 660-747-9136 or Human Resources HR@warrensburg-mo.comat E.O.E.

Questions, contact:  the Warrensburg Fire Department @ 660-747-9136 or Human Resources at katie.taylor@warrensburg-mo.com E.O.E.  

First review of applications will be on September 18th 

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