Lateral Entry - Firefighter/EMT Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/gwinnett/jobs/newprint/5026473) Apply  Lateral Entry - Firefighter/EMT Salary $49,086.00 - $78,589.00 Annually Location Gwinnett County, GA Job Type Full-Time Merit Job Number 25-03300 Department Fire and Emergency Services Opening Date 07/30/2025 Closing Date 12/31/2025 1:30 PM Eastern FLSA Non-Exempt + Description + Benefits + Questions Class Summary **LATERAL ENTRY LEVEL POSITION** **Only Current Certified Firefighter/EMT Candidates** 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. Minimum Qualifications + 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 Qualifications in addition to the above minimum qualifications + 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 Other Job Requirements/Information 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. Lateral Entry Firefighter/EMT: + $49,086 - $78,589 (Starting Salary without a degree) + $50,558 - $80,946(Starting Salary including 3% incentive for an associate degree) + $52,031 - $83,304 (Starting Salary including 6% incentive for a bachelor's degree) Salary will be based on qualifications and experience. For information related to position-specific Essential Duties, Knowledge, Skills and Physical Requirements , click here (https://secure.neogov.com/employers/class\_spec/detailed\_class\_specification.cfm?ClassSpecID=992255) . The grade for this position is FF213. This position is eligible for the Employee Referral Program. For more information about the hiring process for this position, click here (http://www.gwinnettcounty.com/portal/gwinnett/Departments/FireandEmergencyServices/FireEmployment) . PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU MAY RECEIVE E-MAILS THROUGHOUT THE APPLICATION AND BACKGROUND PROCESS FOR THIS POSITION. MAKE SURE YOU CAN RECEIVE E-MAILS FROM: FireRecruiting@gwinnettcounty.com BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR SPAM/JUNK MAILBOX. Note: The class specifications listed on this website are not the official class specifications for Gwinnett County and are subject to change. Benefits Offered **Georgia Firefighter Pension Fund Offered - Funded by Department** Additional Information About Gwinnett County Welcome to Gwinnett County — one of America's fastest-growing counties for the past 20 years. Our dynamic and exciting county combines the best of big-city living with the comforts of the suburbs. The county's population in 2000 was about 588,448 and we’ve only continued to grow since then, with the population expected to reach one million by the year 2022. Gwinnett has many advantages, beginning with its location and road system. The county is just 45 minutes from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and 30 minutes from downtown Atlanta. Thanks to this location, 80 percent of the U.S. population is within a two-hour flight. Georgia Highway 316 has been extended to Athens, reducing travel time to the University of Georgia to 25 minutes. Gwinnett's infrastructure includes more than 2,750 miles of roadways to provide excellent mobility for our residents. The County Administrator and County Attorney are appointed by the Board of Commissioners and serve at its pleasure. To implement the Board's policy directives, the County Administrator uses a management team consisting of members of his immediate staff and 14 department directors. The 14 departments that make up the executive side are Police Services, Fire and Emergency Services, Corrections, Communications, Support Services, Financial Services, Community Services, Human Resources, Information Technology Services, Law, Planning and Development, Water Resources, Child Advocacy & Juvenile Services, and Transportation. Each department is run by a director who is charged with managing operations in a manner which stresses the County’s values. In addition to the executive side of County government, certain services are provided through Constitutional officers and independent elected officials. These external offices are created by the Georgia Constitution or through state law. In Gwinnett, they include the Sheriff, Tax Commissioner, District Attorney, Solicitor, Probate Court Judge, and Chief Magistrate. Vision Gwinnett is the preferred community where everyone thrives! Mission Gwinnett proudly supports our vibrantly connected community by delivering superior services. Values Integrity: We believe in being honest, building trust, and having strong moral principles. Accountability: We believe in stewardship, transparency, and sustainability. Equity: We believe in fairness and respect for all. Inclusivity: We believe in engaging, embracing, and unifying our communities. Innovation: We believe in continual adaptation of technology, process, and experience. Hiring Process Gwinnett County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information regarding our hiring process, please click the links below: + Hiring Process (https://www.gwinnettcounty.com/web/gwinnett/departments/hr/employmentandtesting/hiringprocess) + FAQs Gwinnett County is committed to creating a diverse workforce. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information (including sex), race, color, national origin (including ancestry), gender (identity and expression), sexual orientation, age, marital status, familial status (including pregnancy), disability, military or veteran status, religion, political affiliation, immigration status, homeless status, or any other category protected by law. Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities may be requested. If you need an accommodation during the application, interview, or testing process, contact Human Resources at 770.822.7915 or HREmployeeRelations@GwinnettCounty.com. This email is only for accommodation requests; for questions related to job postings, use jobs@gwinnettcounty.com. Our Benefits program is designed to support every aspect of our employees’ lives, from physical and emotional to social and financial. Along with their salary, employees receive a variety of comprehensive benefits as part of their total compensation. On average, our employees’ benefits are worth 48 percent of their base salary! In other words, employees would spend nearly half of their pay to purchase these benefits on their own. For employees’ medical premium alone, the County contributes an average of 91 percent of the cost! Health + Medical plans for active and retired employees + Dental and vision plans + Prescription drug plan Wellness + Onsite Employee Wellness Center + 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP) + Immunizations + Wellness education and incentive programs + Annual wellness fair Family and Career + Training and professional development opportunities + Family planning benefits + Four weeks of paid parental leave Time + Annual/Sick Leave + 12 paid holidays per calendar year + 1 paid floating holiday per calendar year Money + 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 Protection + Basic, optional, and dependent life insurance + Short-term and long-term disability + Critical illness and accident insurance + Hospital indemnity insurance + Identity theft protection To learn more about the Benefits offered at Gwinnett County, click here (https://www.gwinnettcounty.com/web/gwinnett/departments/hr/benefitsinformation) . 01 I agree to answer each of the following questions honestly and thoroughly. I understand that the information I provide will be verified throughout the hiring process. + Yes + No 02 Are you 18 years old or older? + Yes + No 03 Do you presently hold a valid Driver's License? + Yes + No 04 Are you currently a certified Firefighter/EMT? + Yes + No 05 If yes, please attach a copy of Fire certifications and EMS cards with your application. 06 If you are currently a certified National Registry (NR) or State of GA EMT, please provide your EMT license number. If you are not currently a Certified EMT, please respond N/A. 07 Do you have any commitments that would not allow you to work on various shifts, weekends, holidays, and/or other periods? Required Question Employer Gwinnett County Address 75 Langley Drive Lawrenceville, Georgia, 30046 Phone 770.822.7915 770.822.7923 Website http://www.gwinnettcountyjobs.com