Position Title:

Entry Level Firefighter-August 2025 Academy

Job Description:

We are looking for Entry Level Firefighters to join our Salt Lake City team!

Salary Range: $58,989 to $94,126 annually.

About the Position:

Salt Lake City Firefighters perform fire suppression, rescue, and property conservation activities. Firefighters act as first responders as they provide basic life support and emergency care to sudden illness or accident victims. This position will also participate in or conduct fire prevention activities including inspection, code enforcement, and public education, as well as participate in drills and other department training activities.

This is specialized work performed in accordance with National and Salt Lake City Fire Department performance and training standards. All persons hired in this position are required to achieve journey-level certification by completing a Utah State Department of Labor recognized and approved apprenticeship program.

About the Team:

The Salt Lake City Fire Department has over 350 members serving 200,000 residents, with a business and tourism population that nearly doubles this number, within the city’s 110 square miles.

Work Schedule:

We operate on a three-platoon system with crews rotating every 48 hours across 14 fire stations. Firefighters work one 48-hour consecutive shift and then are scheduled off for 96 hours.

This position is eligible for full city benefits, including:

• Health Insurance (95% of premium paid by city)

• Dental, Vision and Life Insurance

• Paid vacation and personal leave

• Six weeks of paid parental leave from day 1 of employment

• Retirement contributions toward a pension plan and/or 401(k)

• A robust Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)

• Up to $4,000 tuition reimbursement annually

• Discounted supplemental benefits like pet insurance and legal services

Learn more about our benefits here: https://www.slc.gov/hr/benefits-and-wellness/.

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants must be 18 years of age, have a high school diploma or GED equivalent, possess a valid driver’s license, and be eligible to work in the US on or before the day the applicant takes the written exam.

Application Process:

To apply for this position, interested candidates must complete an online application prior to the application deadline. Candidates may upload their NREMT/Utah paramedic certificate and/or DD-214 (or related documents) if applicable. They are not required.

In addition to the application, candidates must complete the National Testing Network (NTN) Written Exam and a National Testing Network (NTN) Online Video Recorded Interview no later than January 31, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. (MST) to be considered. Candidates can sign up for the NTN Written Exam and NTN Online Video Recorded Interview here: https://nationaltestingnetwork.com/publicsafetyjobs/search.cfm?position=2&state=UTAH.

It is the candidate’s responsibility to ensure their NTN score and online interview are valid and complete when the hiring list is pulled on February 1st, 2025. Candidates are encouraged to complete these required tasks promptly to ensure timely completion and to address any unforeseen issues that may arise. Candidates must ensure the email used on their NTN account matches their email used to complete the job application for SLCFD.

Candidates must visit our careers page for a comprehensive overview and timeline of our testing and hiring process: https://fire.slc.gov/careers/.

We invite candidates to submit resumes that include a concise Profile summarizing their professional background, career objectives, and key accomplishments. Highlight relevant work Experience, emphasizing roles, responsibilities, and achievements pertinent to the position. Provide details of your Education, including degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework. Emphasize specific Skills and Characteristics that benefit the role. Additionally, include Activities and Interests that demonstrate relevant skills or values, such as extracurricular activities, hobbies, or volunteer work. Please ensure resumes are no longer than two pages and use a minimum font size of 10 points for readability. A resume example can be found here: https://www.dropbox.com/s/jm4adys70u8sp61/Resume%20Template%202023.docx?e=1&dl=0 .

Testing Process:

• National Testing Network (NTN) FireTEAM Written Exam - 20%

• National Testing Network Online Video Recorded Interview – 30%

• Oral Board Assessment - 50%

• Task Performance Assessment for Candidates (TPAC) - Pass/Fail

Salt Lake City Fire Department will also accept valid CPAT certificates in place of passing the TPAC.

Visit our website for details and instructions on each phase of the testing process: https://fire.slc.gov/careers/.

Method of Scoring and Ranking:

An applicant’s final score will be obtained by adding the weighted numerically scored portions of the written examination, online video recorded interview, and oral board assessment. The candidates will be ranked according to their final score and placed on the list.

Preference points will then be added to that score as follows:

• NREMT/Utah Paramedic: 1 point

• Veteran: 5 points

• Disabled Veteran: 10 points

Reasonable Accommodations:

Candidates may request a reasonable disability-based accommodation for any part of the examination process. Requests accompanied by medical documentation must be submitted to the Fire Department HR Business Partner, Jennifer Sykes at Jennifer.Sykes@slc.gov at least ten (10) business days prior to the examination date.

In addition, candidates who find paying for the NTN Written Exam fee to be a barrier to applying may request a financial sponsorship. Financial sponsorship requests must be directed to Senior Recruiter, Candace Roberts at Candace.Roberts@slc.gov prior to the application closing date. Financial sponsorship availability is limited.

General Information:

Questions regarding the process may be directed to SLC Fire Recruitment and Outreach Coordinator, at Austin.Clark@slcgov.com .

Please note candidates may be disqualified for the following:

• Taking or possessing without prescription or experimenting with any of the drugs in the following categories will be disqualifying within four (4) years of the date of application: Hallucinogens (i.e., LSD, PCP, peyote, mescaline, etc.) Narcotics (i.e., heroin, morphine, opium, codeine, methadone, etc.).

• Taking or possessing without prescription or experimenting with any of the drugs in the following categories will be disqualifying within one (1) year of the date of application: Cannabis substances (i.e., marijuana, hashish, hash oil, etc.); and mushrooms.

• Been charged, convicted, or may be convicted of a felony.

For more information on the Salt Lake City Fire Department hiring standards visit: https://slcfire.com/employment-hiring-standards/.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

Offers of employment are contingent on successful completion of a criminal background check in accordance with City policy and applicable law. Criminal offenses will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis and do not automatically disqualify a candidate from City employment.

Position Type:

Full-Time

Department:

Fire

Full Time/Part Time:

Full time

Scheduled Hours:

40

Need help applying? Please call our Recruitment team at 801-535-6699 or email careers@slc.gov .

BENEFITSFull-Time roles with Salt Lake City Corp are eligible for a generous, robust benefits package including:

• Health Insurance (95% of premium paid by city)

• HSA or Flex Account (HSA – City contributes $1,000 - $2,000 annually into account, no match required)

• Dental, Vision and Life Insurance

• City-paid retirement contributions toward a pension plan and/or 401(k)

• A robust Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)

• Up to $4,000 tuition reimbursement annually

• Discounted supplemental benefits like pet insurance and legal services

• Wellness clinic for employees and their families

Paid Time Off

• 12 vacation days to start

• 12 paid holidays & 1 personal holiday

• Up to 80 hours of personal leave annually

• 6 weeks of paid parental leave to all new parents

• Additional time off credit possible for rehires or new hires coming from another public jurisdiction

VETERAN EMPLOYER:

Salt Lake City is proud to be a partner of the Utah Patriot Program, providing employment opportunities for Veterans, Military and spouses. We are also a proud National Service Partner.

ABOUT SALT LAKE CITY CORP

Our Salt Lake City family serves a population of over 200,000. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the City is committed to providing resources, access, and opportunity to all and continue to recruit and retain talented people from all backgrounds. Our employees make a real difference with the work they do every day and are actively shaping our beautiful City's future.

We aspire to shape a better community and workplace, and as such, we are committed to pay equity. We are proud to have achieved gender pay equity as a leader in the Utah community by creating a workplace where there is equal opportunity for all.

The City is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Salt Lake City will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources at 801-535-7900.