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City of Jacksonville Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Apprentice Program in Jacksonville, Florida
Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Apprentice Program
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Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Apprentice Program
Location
Jacksonville, FL
Job Type
Temporary
Job Number
2020-03941
Department
FIRE AND RESCUE
Opening Date
09/17/2020
Closing Date
Continuous
Description
Benefits
Questions
Job Description
JFRD's Apprentice Program will prepare the Applicant for the next steps required to become a state-certified Emergency Medical Technician/Firefighter. This will be accomplished through courses offered at Florida State College at Jacksonville's Fire Academy of the South. 100% Tuition assistance will be provided to eligible candidates to cover the cost of these college level courses.
Open Requirements/Supplemental Information
You must attend a JFRD Fire Apprentice Open House in order for your application to be considered
Must live in Duval County
Must be 17-21 years old
Parent/guardian (if under 18) must provide signed consent
Must be high school graduate or equivalent
Must pass a health examination and Pre-Physical Agility Test (Pre-PAT)
Must pass a background screening
Must pass a drug screening
Must submit immunization records
Must submit a good driving record
Must meet GPA requirements
Must successfully complete an Oral Interview
Must provide a written essay at Oral Interview
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Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Copying and pasting your resume or stating "see resume" does NOT fulfill the requirements of the question. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and certify that your responses can be verified from information included within the application?
Yes
No
02
Are you authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship from the City of Jacksonville either now or in the future?
Yes
No
03
Do you live in Duval County? The Apprentice program requires candidates to reside in Duval County, though Duval County residency is only preferred for other positions.
Yes
No
04
What is your date of birth? To be eligible for the Apprentice program you must be 17 - 21 years old.
05
Are you a high school graduate or equivalent or will you be a high school graduate or equivalent in May or June 2025?
Yes, I am a high school graduate or equivalent
Yes, I will be a high school graduate or equivalent in May or June 2025.
No, I am not a high school graduate or equivalent and/or will not be in May or June 2025.
06
Do you understand you must attend a JFRD Fire Apprentice Open House? This is a requirement in order to move forward in the process.
Yes
No
07
I understand that I am required to pass a health examination and Pre-Physical Agility Test (Pre-PAT).
Yes
No
08
I understand that I will be required to pass a background and drug screening process.
Yes
No
09
I understand that all candidates will have to provide a copy of their health insurance card/information, if available.
Yes
No
10
I understand that I must have a good driving record in order to participate in the program.
Yes
No
11
I understand that I will be required to provide results of my TABE score, if my GPA is below a 2.0.
Yes
No
12
I understand that I will be required to undergo an Oral Interview, as well as submit a written essay at Oral Interview.
Yes
No
13
Provide us with some information about yourself, your work experience, your volunteer experience, your interests.
Required Question
Agency
City of Jacksonville
Address
117 W. Duval St. Suite 100 Jacksonville, Florida, 32202
Website
http://www.coj.net/departments/employee-services.aspx
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