FIREFIGHTER TRAINEE / PARAMEDIC

The City of Stockton is partnering with the Firefighter Candidate Testing Center (FCTC) to select the best qualified candidates for the position of

FIREFIGHTER TRAINEE / PARAMEDIC

ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS MUST POSSESS A VALID PARAMEDIC LICENSE ISSUED BY THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA OR NATIONAL REGISTRY AT TIME OF APPLICATION

AND

BE ACTIVE ON THE FCTC STATEWIDE ELIGIBILITY LIST (SEL) ON 7/31/2026.

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The City of Stockton Fire Department is seeking career-minded individuals whose performance is reflective of a very high level of dedication and commitment to public service. Stockton firefighters are trained professionals who provide a wide range of services to include: fire suppression, fire prevention, and emergency services to protect the lives and property of a diverse community. The Fire Department’s goal is to develop staffing that reflects the rich make-up of the diverse population residing within the City of Stockton. The ideal candidate will possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills, be committed to fostering respect, dignity, and fairness, and is driven by a strong commitment to providing quality service.

SALARY

During the Fire Academy, Trainees receive the annual salary below. After successful completion of the Fire Academy, trainees achieve the sworn status of Firefighter and the salary steps are reflected below:

FIREFIGHTER TRAINEE $69,281.58 annually(while attending the academy)

CURRENT ANNUAL SALARY STEPS :(after successful completion of the academy)

Step 2: $72,844.89 annually after successful completion of the academy

Step 3: $76,593.27 annually after six (6) months at step 2

Step 4: $80,526.23 annually after six (6) months at step 3

Step 5: $84,677.54 annually after one (1) year at step 4

Step 6: $89,030.82 annually after one (1) year at step 5

Step 7: $93,602.71 annually after one (1) year at step 6

Step 8: $98,409.36 annually after one (1) year at step 7

Step 9 (Top Step): $103,469.13 annually after six (6) months at step 8

Longevity Pay - Additional Pay

Opportunity for 2% for 5 years of service

Opportunity for 4% for 10 years of service

Opportunity for 6% for 15 years of service

Opportunity for 8% for 20 years of service

Paramedic Certification - Additional Pay

12% of top step Firefighter Engineer added to their base pay ($547.04 per bi-weekly pay period)

HAZ/MAT Assignment - Additional Pay

The City shall pay 5% of the top step of rank for sworn Fire Unit employees actively assigned to the HAZ/MAT response team

Education Incentive - Additional Pay

Employees that satisfy the educational and service requirements shall receive:

Intermediate Education Certification receives 3% above the top step of rank for sworn Fire Unit employees

Advanced Education Certification receives 5% above top step of rank for sworn Fire Unit employees

Continuing Education for Paramedics.

Upon prior approval of the Fire Chief the City will compensate members of the Fire Unit at their straight time rate for time spent, in an off-duty status, in continuing education necessary to maintain their certification, up to twenty-four (24) hours or less in a two (2) year certification period.

BENEFITS

• Vacation - 120 hours per year
• Holidays - 13 fixed and 1 floating per year
• Sick Leave - 12 hours per month of service
• Health Benefits - Choice of plans for medical and hospitalization, dental and orthodontia, vision, and prescription coverage for employees and dependents
• Life Insurance - $50,000 policy value
• Retirement - California Public Employees' Retirement Systems (CalPERS) = 2.7% at 57
• Section 125 (Flexible Spending Account) - available at employee's option
• Education Assistance Program - up to $1,500 per fiscal year
• Uniform allowance - $950.00 yearly allowance

FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt

Veteran's Preference:

Pending approval by the Civil Service Commission, this position is eligible to receive five (5) Veteran's Preference Points for entrance into the Civil Service. Veteran's Preference Points will not be granted on the promotional list. If you believe you may qualify for Veteran's Preference Points, please attach a DD-214 Member-4 copy indicating at least 181 consecutive days of service with honorable discharge with your application (see supplemental questions for details).

This position is an apprentice-level, non-sworn position in the Fire Department. Incumbents are assigned to the Fire Academy and must satisfactorily pass all the requirements of the Academy before becoming candidates for the sworn position of Fire Fighter. Assignment to this classification is temporary. If incumbents do not successfully complete a fire academy, they will be terminated.

For Firefighter Trainee full Job Description, click here.Education/Experience:

Possession of a high school diploma or GED. College-level fire science course work and/or previous experience fighting fires in a volunteer or paid capacity is desirable. (Note: For this specific recruitment,…