Job Information

VILLAGES FIRE RESCUE
3035 MORSE BOULEVARD
THE VILLAGES, FLORIDA 32163
(352)205-8280
http://www.districtgov.org/departments/Public-Safety/public-safety.aspx

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Updated: October 10, 2019

Classification: Firefighter/Paramedic

Villages Fire Rescue is now interviewing for the position of Firefighter/Paramedic

National Testing Network (NTN) FireTEAM and a valid CPAT are required for this position.

National Testing Network (NTN) FireTEAM and Valid CPAT are required for this position.
Please direct all questions to NTN Customer Support. Do not call the department directly. Do not fill out
the District application. Candidates moving onto the second hiring phase will be invited to fill out the District application. Candidates must fill out the NTN application as part of the testing process.

Salary Information: $16.65 hourly / $48,500.00 annually

Benefit Information:
Included, but are not limited to:

Competitive Salary & Benefit options
24/48 Work Schedule
Education Incentives available for both Fire and EMS continuing education and development as up to 100 % well as college level coursework up to 50% reimbursement.
Health & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

Benefits paid for/contributed by the District include:

Employer paid 401(a) retirement account contribution equal to 15% of employee’s total salary
Health Insurance – Blue Cross/Blue Shield medical insurance is fully paid for the employee by the District
Short and Long-term disability
Group Life & AD&D insurance at 1.5 times annual salary
Employee Assistance Program

Competitively priced employee-paid supplemental benefits available:

Family medical coverage
Vision Plan options Dental Plan options
457(b) deferred compensation retirement savings plan
Supplemental Life,
Short Term Disability,
AFLAC - Accident, Hospital, Cancer plans offered
Ability to enroll eligible dependents in our A-Rated Villages Charter School, Pre-K through 12th Grade

Paid Time Off:

72-holiday hrs per year
7 - 12 vacation shifts per year
2 Personal days per year

Department Information: The Villages Fire Rescue was established in 1999 to protect the residents of The Villages which was a small retirement community in Northern Sumter County and Northeast Lake County. The department consisted of one fire station, nine firefighters, and one fire chief.

Today, the Villages Fire Rescue has nine fire stations and 140 personnel. The department has the honor of serving the world’s largest retirement community, and the fastest growing community in the United States. The department’s coverage area exceeds 70 square miles with over 140,000 residents in three counties (Lake, Sumter, Marion) and five cities (Lady Lake, Wildwood, Coleman, Oxford, Fruitland Park). Although predominately a retirement community the Villages has three family communities, an A+ charter school system (pre-K- 12 th grade) and protects a population demographic that spans all ages.

Job Requirements

Age: 18

US Citizen: Yes

High School Grad/GED: Yes

Valid FLORIDA State Driver's License: Yes

Ability to Read/Speak English: Yes

Academy Certification: N/A

Prior Experience: N/A

Specific Disqualifiers/Behaviors (including, but not limited to): Felony, Criminal Activity Disqualifiers

Conviction of any felony
Conviction of any offense involving moral turpitude, including any larceny concealment, bad checks, embezzlement, or perjury

Driving Disqualifiers

Current driver’s license suspension
Driver’s license suspension within past 12 months due to moving violation
Conviction of drunk driving or DUI
Conviction of misdemeanor hit and run
Extensive traffic convictions (e.g. three within 24 months)

Drug Use Disqualifiers

Any us of illegal opiates
Any use of illegal hallucinogens
Any substantiated illegal act, including possession, sale, manufacture, or distribution of any narcotic controlled substance or dangerous drug as defined by state or federal law
Any use, possession, or purchase of marijuana
Any illegal use of a drug or substance not noted above

Additional Disqualifiers

Applicants must not have used any form of tobacco products for one year prior to the date of State of Florida Firefighter certification

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