Firefighter Paramedic Recruit

The City of Oceanside is accepting applications on a continuous basis to establish a list to fill current and future vacancies for the position of Firefighter/Paramedic Recruit. There will be several waves of hiring from this continuous recruitment.

FIREFIGHTER/PARAMEDICS PROVIDE basic and advanced life support to victims of injury or sudden illness; perform firefighting, rescue and fire prevention activities; drive and operate all types of fire apparatus and equipment; perform station, equipment and apparatus maintenance; participate in training activities; and perform related duties as required.

WORK SCHEDULE: All positions require the ability to work shifts of up to 24 hours, including evenings, holidays and weekends. Work schedules may occasionally require more than a 24-hour shift to ensure adequate shift coverage. Firefighter/Paramedics rotate between shifts and staff assignments at the discretion of the Fire Chief.

BENEFITS: Retirement (CalPERS/PEPRA), Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision), Employee Assistance Program, Disability and Life Insurances, Flexible Spending Accounts, Deferred Compensation (457), Legal Services, Student Loan Relief, ScholarShare 529, Vacation (3.58-8.19 hours per pay period based on years of service, maximum accrual 300-360 hours), Holidays (10 paid holidays plus 48 hours floating holidays per fiscal year), Sick Leave (12 days per year, unlimited accrual, 50% pay off option if 32 hours or less used annually), Bereavement Leave (3 days for immediate family), Tuition Reimbursement (up to $2,000 per fiscal year), Bilingual Pay ($1.73/hour), Notary Pay ($0.58/hour), Safety Shoes Reimbursement (up to $150).

TO APPLY: In addition to completing the online application, you must attach copies of the required certifications. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed applications, but may be attached. Candidates who require a reasonable accommodation in the selection process should state their needs in writing when submitting an application.

Requirements: Graduation from Oceanside Fire Academy

Salary: $92,748 - $118,368 per year

Application Deadline: Continuous