See Our Benefits

• • Medical Insurance options include HMO, PPO, HSA

  • Dental and Vision Insurance Paid

  • Vacation & Holiday Compensation

  • Deferred Compensation

  • CalPERS Retirement

  • +3% EMT Certification

  • Able to test for Engineer in 24 months with a total of 4 years paid experience

  • Up to $1,519/month toward medical, dental, and vision benefits provided

  • All uniform and PPE needs provided

A New Opportunity and what you’ll do…

Join our Ventura Fire Family as a Lateral Firefighter-Paramedic!  The Lateral Firefighter-Paramedic performs emergency medical services as a certified paramedic for an assigned engine company and performs various fire service duties including all hazards emergency response, ocean rescue, fire suppression, hazardous materials operations, station and equipment maintenance, fire prevention, public education and related duties. This position must work shifts, weekends and holidays. 

As a seasoned Firefighter with at least one year full-time paid firefighting experience, you are registered as a Paramedic nationally or in the State of California.   You are physically capable of performing all tasks required of a Firefighter including rigorous activities associated with emergency operations.  You live within 150 miles of the City of Ventura.

Experience and Qualifications for Success!

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.

Age:  Applicants must be 18 years of age at the time of application.

Citizenship:  Applicants must be United States citizens or show proof of applying for citizenship at least one year prior to application.

Education:  High School graduate or G.E.D. is required.

Background Check:  Applicants required to undergo a comprehensive background investigation.

Physical:  Must be physically capable of performing all tasks required of a Ventura Firefighter-Paramedic including rigorous activities associated with emergency operations, and meet California Department of Motor Vehicle visual acuity standards necessary to maintain required licenses.  Fitness will initially be determined by possession of a Candidate Physical Abilities Test (CPAT) certificate, and ability to pass a medical evaluation.

The following are required upon employment:

• Possession of a current and valid California Class C driver's license with an acceptable driving record. 

• A current California Paramedic license (EMT-P) AND a current CPR certification.

• A current and valid Pediatric Advance Life Support (PALS) certification OR Pediatric Education for Pre-Hospital Providers (PEPP) must be maintained continuously while employed as a Trainee or Firefighter Paramedic.

• A current and valid Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification must be maintained continuously while employed as a Trainee or Firefighter Paramedic.

• Possession of Candidate Physical Abilities Test (CPAT) certificate.

Incumbent is required to obtain and, thereafter, maintain the following licenses:

• A Ventura County Paramedic Level II certification.  Employees must maintain a valid Level II certification as long as the department employs them in the Firefighter Paramedic classification.

• A current and valid California Class C driver's license with a Firefighter endorsement. 

Apply Now!

If you are a seasoned Firefighter with at least one year full-time paid firefighting experience, you are registered as a Paramedic nationally or in the State of California, you are physically capable of performing all tasks required of a Firefighter including rigorous activities associated with emergency operations and you live within 150 miles of the City of Ventura, submit a city application and supplemental questionnaire. Applications and supplemental questions will be accepted on a continuous basis.  Applications are reviewed weekly, and candidates are encouraged to apply for immediate consideration.  Open until filled.

• It is important that your City job application show all the relevant education, training and experience you possess.  Resumes and cover letters may be attached to your application but will not be accepted in lieu of a completed job application. Submitting an incomplete application, may disqualify you from further consideration in the recruitment process.

• After you apply, all future correspondence from the city will be via E-Mail.  Please check your messages regularly and keep your contact information up to date using your on-line application.

 

Application and Supplemental Questionnaire Review:
 
All applications and supplemental questionnaires submitted will be screened in relation to the criteria outlined in this job announcement. Candidates will be reviewed and only those candidates determined to be most qualified on the basis of experience, training and education, as submitted, will be invited to participate further in the selection process. Candidates will be notified about their status after the filing deadline.

All applicants meeting the minimum requirements will have their names certified to the eligibility list and forwarded to the Fire Department for further consideration.

The Eligibility List established for this classification may be used to fill other regular and temporary vacancies at the discretion of the City. 

For additional information on the duties and responsibilities of the position, refer to the job descriptions located on the City’s Career Page at  City of Ventura Jobs  or by clicking here Firefighter Paramedic Lateral

If you have questions about the recruitment process, please contact any of the Human Resources Recruitment Team at.  or Melanie Hanisco. 

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