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Job Description
THE CITY
Culver City is a Charter City incorporated in 1917 and is a destination filled with outdoor cafes, unique shops, and galleries opening onto pedestrian-friendly boulevards. Culver City has a dedicated staff of approximately 700+ employees with an overall operating budget of over $368 million. The City provides a full range of municipal services including Fire, Police, Housing and Human Services, Public Works, Parks, Recreation, and Community Services (PRCS), and Transportation.
THE POSITION
FIREFIGHTER/PARAMEDIC - LATERAL
THE CULVER CITY FIRE DEPARTMENT IS NOW OFFERING A
$5,000 BONUS INCENTIVE TO BE AWARDED UPON SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF A ONE-YEAR PROBATIONARY PERIOD PLUS SIX (6) MONTHS
General Duties:
This position responds to fires participating in control tactics, rescues persons endangered by fires or other hazards, provides emergency medical services as an EMT-1 or as a Paramedic, may perform fire prevention tasks, or other related duties.
Minimum Requirements:
Any combination of training and experience that could likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities would be: Graduation from high school or equivalent and experience in a work environment involving equipment usage, public contact, and physical activity. Candidates are required to meet the standards set forth in the Fire Department's Tattoo Policy (Rules and Regulations 205.28). For more information on the Culver City Fire department policies, rules and regulations, please visit the following: Fire Department Tattoo Policy
Must have been employed as a Firefighter/Paramedic with another agency providing structural fire protection and emergency paramedic services for a minimum of twelve (12) months after successfully completing the probationary period, prior to the application closing date.
Appointment: Candidates offered employment will be appointed to a probationary Firefighter/Paramedic position. They will spend up to four weeks at the Drill Tower learning Culver City Fire Department operations. Probation is twelve (12) months during which time the candidate will be evaluated on Engine, Truck, and Paramedic procedures.
Medical/Psychological Screen: Candidates must meet psychological medical standards. Please contact the Culver City Human Resources Department for additional details of vision and hearing requirements.
License and Certificates:
A copy of each of the following items must be attached to the application at the time of submission. Applications without the required attachments will not be considered.- Possession of a valid California Class "C" driver license is required at time of appointment (hire)
- Firefighter 1 Certificate
- Copy of State of California Paramedic License
- Must have been employed as a Firefighter/Paramedic with an agency providing structural fire protection and emergency paramedic services for a minimum of 12 months prior to the application closing date
- LA County paramedic accreditation must be obtained by date of hire
- Candidates with National Registry or other valid paramedic certifications may apply
***The City of Culver City offers a competitive salary and benefits package***
A starting salary is commensurate with years of experience performing full-time paid experience in an all-risk fire agency.
Salary $79,905.74 -$116,033.25 annual base salary
One-time $5,000 Hiring Bonus will be given upon completion of a one-year probationary period plus six (6) months 23.25% paramedic bonus above a respective Firefighter 56-hour base salary during such assignment will be given for possession of a valid State of California paramedic license and LA County Department of health services paramedic license *Based on your experience as a Firefighter/ Paramedic Lateral with your agency, you may be hired at a higher step than the bottom of the salary range. * Twelve percent (12%) compensation increase will be given for possession of an EMT Certificate Five and a half percent (5.5%) compensation increase will be given for possession of Firefighter I Certificate Bilingual incentive of five percent (5%), if eligible Education Incentive of 2% for Associate's Degree (AA), 4% for Bachelor's Degree (BA), and 6% for Master's Degree (MA) Longevity Pay of $5,000/year for 10 years of service, $8,000/year for 15 years of service, $11,000/year for 20 years of service, and $14,000/year for 25 years of service 7.5% base salary increase over the term of the current 2022-2025 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) CalPERS retirement benefits Please click on the "Benefits" tab to view additional information regarding compensation, benefits, and assignments
EXAMINATION PROCEDURES
Examination Components:
- Appraisal Interview (weighted at 100%): To evaluate the candidate's preparation, situational and scenario judgements, presentation, knowledge, communication skills, paramedic skills, and personal qualities.
- Tentatively Scheduled for the week of June 2, 2025, and/or June 9, 2025.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The provisions of this job posting do not constitute a contract, express or implied, and any provisions in this posting may be modified or revoked without notice.
Continuation in the examination process and subsequent placement on the eligible list of a person convicted of a crime depends upon the nature of the conviction and the conduct of the applicant subsequent to the offense. Convictions will be evaluated on a job-related basis and will not automatically disqualify someone from further consideration.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Culver City is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or applicants on the basis of race, sex, age, disability, veteran status, national origin, religion, political affiliation, or sexual orientation/identification.
Conditions of Employment:- Background/ Reference Check: Upon a conditional job offer, a live scan finger printing must be completed with acceptable results. Your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI). Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with the City. If you are selected as a finalist, you will be contacted to schedule a fingerprinting appointment. Upon hire, employee is subject to further reporting from DOJ via subsequent arrest notification.
- Pre-placement medical evaluation including drug screen (select positions)
- E-Verify: Proof of U.S. citizenship, alien residency or authorization to work in the U.S. will be required at time of appointment.
The City of Culver City offers a comprehensive benefit package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, and vision.
This position is represented by Firefighters Local 1927 AFL - CIO.
Formore detailedinformationregarding thebenefits associated with this position, click on the following link:
https://www.culvercity.org/jobs
*Refer to the ‘Salary and Benefits’ tab to view the current Benefit Summary Guide
*Refer to the ‘Rules and Resources’ tab for the applicable MOU
Closing Date/Time: 5/16/2025 5:00 PM Pacific -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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City of Culver City
Show moreThe City of Culver City, with a population of 40,000, is eight miles from Downtown Los Angeles and five miles from the Pacific Ocean, near the intersection of the Santa Monica and San Diego Freeways. A Charter City which incorporated in 1917, Culver City has a Council/CAO form of government and provides a full range of municipal services. The City has almost 650 employees and a current annual operating budget of $106 million.The City prides itself in having stable, delightful neighborhoods with numerous parks, excellent schools and a diversified economic base. Deeply rooted in the entertainment industry, the City is home to major movie studios and post-production houses. In addition, traditional manufacturing, strong retail and an active health care industry support the diversified portfolio. With one of the State's most successful redevelopment agencies in place, the City has been able make great improvements in recent years.
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