NEOGOV · 1 week ago
Lateral Entry - Firefighter/EMT
Gwinnett County, GA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$51K/yr - $82K/yrGwinnett County is one of America's fastest-growing counties, and they are seeking a Lateral Entry Firefighter/EMT. The role requires current certification as a Firefighter/EMT and involves completing state EMS licensure and firefighter certification while responding to emergencies.
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Responsibilities
Employees must successfully complete state EMS licensure, state firefighter certification, and other requirements to successfully operate on a department emergency response vehicle during first two years of employment
Applicants must pass a comprehensive background investigation including criminal, controlled substance, driving, employment history checks, an oral interview, medical exam including drug screen, psychological and physical agility testing
This job is a safety sensitive position that will require a pre-employment drug test and subsequent random drug and alcohol testing
This job requires a public safety background check to include motor vehicle histories, criminal histories, and finger printing
This job may require on-call rotation and emergency after-hours, weekends, and/or holidays
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma, or G.E.D. certificate (copy must be attached to application)
Valid Driver's License from state of residency equivalent to GA Class C or higher
Must be at least 18 years of age
Must be currently a Certified Firefighter/EMT
Preferred
Current National Registry (NR) or State of Georgia EMT certification OR higher
State of GA NPQ Firefighter I and/or Firefighter II
NPQ Hazmat Awareness
NPQ Hazmat Operations
Benefits
Georgia Firefighter Pension Fund Offered - Funded by Department
Medical plans for active and retired employees
Dental and vision plans
Prescription drug plan
Onsite Employee Wellness Center
24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Immunizations
Wellness education and incentive programs
Annual wellness fair
Training and professional development opportunities
Family planning benefits
Four weeks of paid parental leave
Annual/Sick Leave
12 paid holidays per calendar year
1 paid floating holiday per calendar year
Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care
Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) available
Health Savings Account (HSA) available
Retirement and Savings Plans
401(a) Defined Contribution
457 (b) Deferred Compensation
Longevity pay
Tuition reimbursement
Financial education programs
Basic, optional, and dependent life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability
Critical illness and accident insurance
Hospital indemnity insurance
Identity theft protection
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
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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