LATERAL FIREFIGHTER-PARAMEDIC – Department of Fire Department Internship

Overview

Position Title: LATERAL FIREFIGHTER-PARAMEDIC

Company: City Of Ventura

Location: Ventura, CA, US

Job Description:

The City of Ventura is accepting applications for the position of Lateral Firefighter-Paramedic on a continuous basis. The Lateral Firefighter-Paramedic performs emergency medical services as a certified paramedic for an assigned engine company and performs various fire service duties including fire suppression, rescue, hazardous materials operations, station and equipment maintenance, fire prevention, public education and related duties. This position must work shifts, weekends and holidays.

To be considered for this exciting opportunity, you must have a combination of education, training and experience equivalent to one year of full-time firefighting experience with a comparable fire agency and possession of required license and certifications.

The City offers a total compensation package that includes both a generous salary and other benefits! Refer to the benefits tab on the job posting for more information.

If you meet the qualifications for the position and are interested in a career with the City of Ventura Fire Department, please complete an online City Job Application and supplemental questionnaire. All applications submitted are reviewed on an ongoing basis, apply now for immediate consideration.

Requirements:

• Applicants required to undergo a comprehensive background investigation.
• Applicants must be 18 years of age at the time of application.
• High School graduate or G.E.D. is required.
• A combination of education, training and experience equivalent to one year of full-time firefighting experience with a comparable fire agency and possession of required license and certifications.
• Applicants must be United States citizens or show proof of applying for citizenship at least one year prior to application.