2010-2011 Benefits

FIREFIGHTER/PARAMEDIC - Fire Department

FULL TIME: YES
EXEMPT: NO

The City of Murphy is now accepting applications for full-time firefighter/paramedic with the Murphy Fire Department in order to create an eligibility list.

Applicants will have the following minimum qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• High school diploma or GED is required
• Must be currently certified as a Firefighter with the Texas Commission on Fire Protection at the time of job offer.
• Must be currently certified as an EMT-Paramedic with the Texas Department of State Health Services at the time of job offer. 
• Must have a valid Texas Class B driver’s license within date of hire. 

Salary range:      $16.39/hour based on 2,912 work hours per year ($47,727 per year)

City application is required for consideration.

Close date is 5pm on Friday, July 23, 2010. Please contact Stacy Buckley, HR, at 972-468-4018 or sbuckley@murphytx.org with any questions.

If selected for further evaluation, individuals will be required to complete a written exam followed by a physical performance evaluation, polygraph and oral boards. Successful completion of each phase is required to move forward in the process.

THE WRITTEN EXAM WILL BE AT 8AM, SATURDAY, JULY 31. A study guide will be provided to every eligible candidate. Candidates eligible to sit for the exam will be notified by HR.

AUTOMATIC DISQUALIFIERS-

• Charged or convicted of a Driving under the Influence (DUI) within the past five (5) years.
• Usage of illegal drugs/substances within the previous seven (7) years.
• Illegal use of marijuana within the previous three (3) years.
• Candidates who have violations exceeding three (3) events (moving violations or preventable accidents) in the preceding thirty-six (36) months will be temporarily disqualified until the standard has been met.
• Candidates who have received a reckless driving or similar conviction(s) within the preceding sixty (60) months will be temporarily disqualified until the standard has been met.