Position Detail:

Jonesboro Fire Department
316 West Washington Avenue
Jonesboro, AR 72401

Craighead County

870-932-2428
870-933-4619 - fax
www.jonesboro.org

Hiring Information:


Position: Firefighter
Last Filing Date:  July 8, 2022
 

Special Instructions:  

 

Requirements

Jonesboro Fire Department is hiring for Firefighters. Minimum starting pay is $42,000.

Jonesboro Fire Department ? The City of Jonesboro?s Civil Service Commission will be testing for the position of firefighter for the Jonesboro Fire Department. Written exams will be held on Thursday July 28, 2022 and Friday July 29, 2022, at 6:00p.m., at Jonesboro Fire Station 3, 2212 Brazos St. Jonesboro, AR. You may only attend one of these testing dates.

Individuals who pass the written exam with a minimum score of 70% will be required to pass a physical agility test that will be held on Saturday, July 30, 2022 at 8:00 A.M. at the Arkansas Fire Academy, 3105 Fire Academy Dr. Jonesboro, AR. Applicants should wear suitable shoes and clothing. *Picture I.D. will be checked prior to each test.

Pre-Qualifications for an Entry Level Firefighter include:

Be a United States Citizen
High School Diploma or GED
Minimum age 18 (at the time of testing)
Maximum age 34 (at the time of hiring)
No Felony Convictions
Valid Driver?s License
Successful Drug Screen, Background Check, Medical exam, and polygraph test.
Applications can be completed online at the City of Jonesboro`s website www.jonesboro.org or you may contact Human Resources Department, 300 S Church St. Ste. 100, Jonesboro, AR 72401 or call 870-933-4640.

Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. Friday, July 8, 2022.

Along with your application attach:

Resume
Copy of proof of education, such as, HS Diploma, GED, or higher education
Copy of driver`s license
Copy of birth certificate
Copy of your DD214 Release; if you served in the military
These items must be submitted to HR before you can test.

Candidates who pass the written exam and the physical agility test will be subject to an oral interview, drug screen, medical exam, and a comprehensive background check including a polygraph test.

Applications will remain on file and considered as positions become available.

 
Starting Salary:  $34,500 annually.
Top Salary:   N/A
 
Contact:   City of Jonesboro, Human Resources Department
300 S Church St. Ste. 100
PO Box 1845
Jonesboro, AR 72401
870-933-4640
jonesboro.synchr-recruit.com

Additional Department Details:

Annual Budget: $4,691,070.00
Population Served: N/A
Number of Firefighters: 91
 

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