Firefighter Paramedic (Lateral and Entry Level)

THE CITIES OF EL CAJON, LA MESA, AND LEMON GROVE ARE SEEKING QUALIFIED LATERAL AND ENTRY-LEVEL FIREFIGHTER PARAMEDICS.

Annual Salary Range:
City of El Cajon: $97,260.80 - $118,227.20
City of La Mesa: $101,308.48 - $135,757.44
City of Lemon Grove: $83,947.76 - $123,992.44

Lateral entry salary will be based on prior years of paid Firefighter Paramedic work experience.

All three cities participate in the CalPERS retirement system and offer comprehensive benefits. Please refer to each city's Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for details regarding benefits and eligibility for Educational Incentive Pay.

*** Out-of-state applicants are encouraged to apply! ***

All candidates must possess a Cal-JAC Candidate Physical Ability Test - CPAT - certificate dated within last 6 months of the close of the application (04/25/2026 - 10/25/2026).

Requirements: Paramedic certification, Firefighter certification

Salary: Annual Salary Range: City of El Cajon: $97,260.80 - $118,227.20 City of La Mesa: $101,308.48 - $135,757.44 City of Lemon Grove: $83,947.76 - $123,992.44

Application Deadline: 2026-10-25