CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS Department of Human Resources 455 North Rexford Dr., 3rd Floor Beverly Hills, CA 90210https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/beverlyhills
INVITES APPLICATIONS FOR THE POSITION OF:
Fire Cadet (Hourly)

An Equal Opportunity Employer

CLOSING DATE: Continuous

THE POSITION

The Beverly Hills Fire Department Fire Cadet Program is designed to develop future firefighter candidates and to help them to reach their ultimate career goals. Through a process of continuing education, working with fire service professionals, and on the job training opportunities, interested candidates should be able to bring themselves closer to a goal of a fire service career.

MAJOR DUTIES

• Supports the day-to-day operations of the Fire Department, through a variety of assignments, some part of a daily routine and others performed as the need arises.
• May be assigned to work in any division of the Fire Department: Administration, Fire Prevention, Fire Suppression, Emergency Medical, CPR or Vehicle Maintenance.
• Assignments may be of short or long duration, with a Cadet working in several different areas within a single day. Assignments might include: assisting with vehicle and equipment maintenance, assisting with training classes and drills; helping with papers, props, visual aides, etc; assisting Fire Prevention Bureau personnel with public education presentations; delivering mail parts and packages; picking up parts, supplies, and equipment from vendors and retailers; answering phones, receiving the public at the front desk; performing clerical functions, such as copying, filing and general office work; and any other reasonable task that supervisors might assign.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or GED certificate.
• Must possess a valid California driver’s license.
• Must currently be enrolled in college in Public Administration, Business Administration, Fire Science, EMT-1, or related field, taking at least 9 semester units (or 18 units per school year).
• Must maintain at least a 2.5 Grade Point Average.
• Must be at least 18 years old and not more than 22 years old upon appointment as a Fire Cadet.