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Firefighter/EMT (Henry County, VA)
Welcome to Henry County, Virginia. One of the keys to our success is hiring good employees. Our employees are dedicated, service oriented individuals working together to serve our community. If you are interested in joining our team, we welcome you to apply for employment opportunities with Henry County and Henry County Public Service Authority.
Henry County Department of Public Safety is seeking applicants to fill new full-time and part-time Firefighter/EMS personnel positions.
Qualified applicants must possess a broad knowledge of firefighting and EMS procedures, practices, and appropriate use of related equipment. Must possess exceptional problem solving and communication skills and must work effectively with people while maintaining composure during emergency events.
Current Virginia certified firefighters and ALS providers will be given preference. Any applicant not possessing current Virginia certifications as a Firefighter II must be willing to obtain this certification within 2 years of employment at their own expense and time.
High School Diploma or equivalent required along with a valid Driver’s License. Salary up to $21.50/hour for part-time and $52,142/annual for full-time, based on the applicant’s current credentials (EMT, Adv. EMT, Intermediate, Paramedic) and experience. EOE
Benefits
Applicants may use the same online application to apply to multiple job postings and update as necessary. In order to apply, one must submit his or her saved application to each job posting.
Henry County/Henry County PSA prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, political affiliation, sex, gender, gender identity, age, marital status, genetic information, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Personnel decisions are based on merit and the ability to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Henry County Department of Public Safety is seeking applicants to fill new full-time and part-time Firefighter/EMS personnel positions.
Qualified applicants must possess a broad knowledge of firefighting and EMS procedures, practices, and appropriate use of related equipment. Must possess exceptional problem solving and communication skills and must work effectively with people while maintaining composure during emergency events.
Current Virginia certified firefighters and ALS providers will be given preference. Any applicant not possessing current Virginia certifications as a Firefighter II must be willing to obtain this certification within 2 years of employment at their own expense and time.
High School Diploma or equivalent required along with a valid Driver’s License. Salary up to $21.50/hour for part-time and $52,142/annual for full-time, based on the applicant’s current credentials (EMT, Adv. EMT, Intermediate, Paramedic) and experience. EOE
Benefits
- Paid vacation/sick leave
- Defined benefit retirement plan through Virginia Retirement System
- Employer paid health insurance for employee
- Employer paid long-term disability
- Employer paid life insurance
- Pre-tax flexible spending accounts for healthcare and childcare
- Uniforms
- Employee Assistance Program
Applicants may use the same online application to apply to multiple job postings and update as necessary. In order to apply, one must submit his or her saved application to each job posting.
Henry County/Henry County PSA prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, political affiliation, sex, gender, gender identity, age, marital status, genetic information, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Personnel decisions are based on merit and the ability to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Department: Public Safety
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