Jackson Firefighter

CITY OF JACKSON FIRE DEPARTMENT IS ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR FIREFIGHTERMinimum QualificationsHigh School Diploma; must be at least 18 years of age, have a valid drivers license; have vision corrected to 20/20, and must be a citizen of the United States.General Job DescriptionFirefighters engage directly in firefighting and fire prevention in order to save lives and protect property. They perform routine station and equipment maintenance activities; do related work within the job description as required, including administering first aid to injured persons.BEGINNING SALARY: $46,801.80ALL OF THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS MUST BE FURNISHED WHENFILING YOUR APPLICATION- -ABSOLUTELY NO EXCEPTIONS!!!! Recent photograph (not over a year old - full face) Proof of education - xerox copy of high school diploma or G.E.D. Proof of age - xerox copy of Birth Certificate. Xerox copy of valid Driver's License. Xerox copy of Social Security Card. Xerox copy of Military Service Discharge (DD-214 member's copy) if applicable (must show type of discharge)Other RequirementsApplicants must pass a written examination to be eligible to participate in the hiring process. The applicant must pass an oral interview, background check, drug screening, medical and treadmill examinations and a physical ability test prior to employment.Information About Filing An ApplicationWHERE: Human Resources Department, City Hall127 E. Main St., Suite 303Jackson, TN 38301APPLY FOR THIS POSITIONEQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERMINORITIES AND WOMEN ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY