Continuously Open Positions

Note: Applications for these continuously open positions are not accepted on-line via the website. Candidates must submit their applications in person during office hours (Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.), or via mail/fax to:

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Human Resources Department, City of Clearwater
100 South Myrtle Avenue, P.O. Box 4748
Clearwater, FL 33758-4748
Phone: 727-562-4870, Fax: 727-562-48

Applications for the following positions are accepted on a continual basis – however, vacancies may not exist at this time. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will have their applications remain on file with Human Resources for a period of one (1) year.

FIREFIGHTER/EMT
FIRE MEDIC

Salary Ranges: $35,323 – $52,486 (Firefighter/EMT), $42,387 – $62,983 (Fire Medic)
Description: General Firefighting work in controlling, extinguishing and preventing fires; and providing emergency medical service work.
Qualifications:  Possession of valid State of Florida Firefighter Certification, Emergency Medical Technician Certification; driver’s license, at least 18 years of age and may not use any form of tobacco products.  Medics also require: valid State of Florida certification as a Paramedic.

To be placed on the eligibility list, applicants must complete the following steps:

1. Submit completed application (online, or via mail/fax) with valid Firefighter/ EMT or Fire Medic certifications attached to Human Resources.
2. Complete CPAT and NTN Fire Team Testing at www.nationaltestingnetwork.com.

POLICE OFFICER

Salary Ranges: (P-56) $44,471-$65,860
Description: General police work in the protection of life and property, enforcement of laws and ordinances, and the prevention of crime.
Qualifications: High School graduation, High School Equivalency Diploma, or G.E.D. Certificate.  Graduation from a certified Florida Police Academy with a certificate of completion, and (effective 7/1/93) successful completion of the State Certification Exam.  Must meet all FDLE requirements.

To apply applicants must apply through the Police Applicant Screening Service (PASS) at (727) 864-3822.

The salary range reflects only the minimum and maximum pay for the job. Generally, the City employs applicants at the entry step of the salary range noted above. In accordance with City policy, an employee who is promoted to a higher position will receive a promotional pay increase.

In accordance with the ADA, it is the policy of the City of Clearwater not to discriminate against the disabled in employment or the provision of services. Individuals with disabilities who require a reasonable accommodation in order to compete in the evaluation process should inform the Human Resources Department before the closing deadline for this position. The City of Clearwater is a drug-free workplace and all new hires are required to pass a drug test. Applicants and current employees who are hired for safety-sensitive positions will be required to submit to random drug testing.

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