NEOGOV · 1 day ago
Entry Level Firefighter - Fire
Kingsville, TX
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$51K/yr - $51K/yrNEOGOV is seeking candidates for the City of Kingsville Fire Department as Entry Level Firefighters. The role involves responding to fire alarms and emergency assistance requests, conducting fire prevention inspections, and maintaining equipment and the fire station.
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Responsibilities
A member of the Fire Department is under direct supervision and responds to fire alarms and requests for emergency assistance; connects; lays and enters building with hose lines; assists in directing streams of water on fires; raises and lowers ladders; makes forcible entry into buildings; participates in fire prevention inspections; inspects structures and informs the public on fire hazards; maintains station; apparatus and other equipment; performs other work as assigned
Qualification
Required
Age - 18 years of age but not 45 years of age or older
Education - High School diploma or GED certificate
Valid Driver's License
Meet the enrollment requirements for the education facility where applicants will be sent for certification as a Firefighter and EMT
Preferred
Basic Structural Firefighter certification through Texas Commission of Fire Protection (TCFP) or equivalent issued through another entity which qualifies for TCFP reciprocity
Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic certification through Texas Department of State Health Services (TDSHS) or National Registry
Two (2) years of experience as a certified/licensed paramedic
Applicant must be over 21
Benefits
Health Insurance - In-Network - 80% co-insurance after deductible, variable plans.
Education Pay: $50 - $200 per month depending on degree
Certification Pay: Various certifications ranging from $10 - $100 for Entry-Level and $25 to $425 monthly for Paramedics
Life Insurance City provided life insurance
Vacation Leave: Accrue 144 - 216 hrs. per year (depending on years of service)
Sick Leave: Accrue 144 – 180 hrs. per year (depending on years of service) Sick Leave Buyback Program
Holiday Leave: 192 hrs. (annually)
Longevity: $ 5.50 per month per year of service
Uniforms: Employer provided uniforms and laundry service
Retirement - TMRS City Matching 2;1 and TMRS Prior Service Credit
Life Insurance = 1 year salary to maximum of 50K
Deferred Compensation - Nationwide and Mission Square (pre- and post-tax options available)
Voluntary Insurance with AFLAC, Ameritas and Dearborn National
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
Founded in 1999
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
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$700MKey Investors
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2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
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