Johns Creek Fire Department Application Process

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We have received a sufficient amount of applications for our remaining 73 Fire Fighter positions, and effective immediately the filing period has closed. Applications postmarked after July 3, 2008, will not be considered at this time for our new department. Please check back on our website for updates.

All recruiting questions should be directed to Chanta'l Scott, Human Resources Generalist, at 678-512-3275 or by email to .

Upcoming Testing

There is no scheduled firefighter testing at this time.

Steps of the Hiring Process

To join the City of Johns Creek Fire Department, download the formal application form posted by the City of Johns Creek.

There are ten steps to the Firefighter hiring process:

Step 1 - Application for Employment

All applicants must complete the online Application and Authorization for Release of Personal Records. Print out the forms, and send the completed forms by certified mail or hand-deliver them to the Human Resources Department. Resumes will not be accepted in-lieu of an application, however, please attach a copy of your current resume to the application. False or misleading information will result in immediate disqualification from the process.

Step 2 - Physical Agility Test

The Physical Agility Test (PAT) is designed to measure strength, agility and endurance. The exam is in compliance with the Georgia Certified Firefighters Physical Agility Test and will consist of a stair climb, ladder extension, ventilation exercise, hose advance, rescue drag and ladder removal/replacement. The test is a timed exercise and the applicant must complete the entire test is seven minutes or less.

Step 3 - Written Examination

A standardized written test will be administered to entry-level Firefighters.
Note:  This exam is waived for Lateral Entry Fire Department applicants. If you fail, you may retake the written test after 6 months if we offer another testing date during that time period.

Step 4 - Oral Interview

An interview to assess your decision making skills, communication skills and judgment ability will be conducted by the Department. Only those candidates who pass the oral interview will move forward in the selection process.

Step 5 - Conditional Offer of Employment

A conditional offer of employment will be made to qualified applicants once an opening is available. This offer is contingent upon the applicant successfully completing and passing the remaining steps of the hiring process.

Step 6 - Background Investigation

All applicants will submit to a complete Background Investigation. As part of the background investigation, we will check the applicant's employment history, fire, financial, education and military records as well as personal references. Please note that the background investigation is ongoing and may begin as soon as the application for employment is received.

Step 7 - Polygraph

All positions in the Fire Department require the applicant to submit to a Polygraph Examination. A contractor employed by the City will administer polygraphs. If results indicate deception, the applicant will be given the opportunity to explain, deny or admit the deception. A second examination maybe administered at the discretion of the Fire Department, if it is determined to be necessary for consideration of the applicant continuing in the process. The decision to remove an applicant from the hiring process will not be based solely on the outcome of a Polygraph.

Step 8 - Medical Evaluation/Drug Screen

The Medical Evaluation is thorough, and it is essential that you be in excellent health with no conditions which would restrict your ability to safely perform work. This exam will include but is not limited to the following:  EKG, Substance Abuse Screening, Medical Exam and a TB Test.

Step 9 - Psychological Evaluation

All positions in the Fire Department require the applicant to submit to a Psychological Examination. The Psychological Evaluation consists of written psychological tests as well an individual oral interview and evaluation by a contracted party on factors related to successful performance in the difficult and stressful job of Firefighter. The information evaluated includes psychological tests as well as the background findings.

Step 10 - Hiring Interview with the Fire Chief

Once the application and hiring process has been completed, the applicant will be interviewed by the Johns Creek Fire Chief. This process serves as a way for the future fire personnel and the Chief to become familiar with one another and to ensure that the firefighter has an understanding of what is expected of him/her while employed with the City of Johns Creek.

Note:  Steps 6-9 may not necessarily occur in this order.

Qualifications

Firefighter Lateral Transfer Program

Minimum Requirements:

• Vision must be correctable to 20/20 with glasses, contact lenses, or surgery.
• A High School Diploma or GED certificate.
• Veterans must have an Honorable Discharge.
• Must be a United States citizen and possess a valid US Driver's License.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Candidates must have two years of full-time fire service experience with a paid, professional fire department.
• Candidates must be employed as a full-time Firefighter currently or within the previous 12 months
• Candidates must be a State Certified Firefighter under requirements set forth by the Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training Council or NPQ II certified.*
• Candidates must meet the Hiring Standards set by the City of Johns Creek Fire Department.

*Any candidate who is NPQ II certified but is not a Georgia State Certified Firefighter must successfully challenge the Georgia Firefighter Certification Examination.

Ineligible if:

• Georgia State Firefighter Certification or NPQ II Certification has been suspended or revoked or is currently under investigation
• Have limited fire service experience, which may include, but is not limited to: volunteer firefighters, part-time firefighters, and auxiliary firefighters.

Prior Fire Service Experience:

• Applicants with prior fire service experience, who were employed full-time, may qualify to be hired above the first step in the range. One step may be granted depending on your qualifications for each year of service, six (6) years or more.

Lateral Hiring Incentives:

Firefighter incentives will be posted mid July 2008.

Firefighter Entry-Level Program

Age
You must be 21 years of age.

Education
Graduation from a US High School, GED, or equivalent from a US institution, or a Georgia High School Proficiency Examination certificate is required.

Citizenship
Georgia State law requires that an applicant be a citizen of the United States as of the date employment commences as evidenced by a certified copy of said candidate's birth certificate or other certified proof of citizenship acceptable to the Council. For information regarding citizenship requirements, contact the USCIS.

Residency
You do not have to be a resident of Johns Creek to apply for or work as a JCFD Firefighter.

Selection Process

• Applicants must also meet the John Creek Fire Department's minimum requirements as well as the hiring standards.

• Please note that the City of Johns Creek reserves the right to modify the selection process based on administrative considerations, legal requirements, or business/operational necessity.

Benefits

See the City of Johns Creek Comprehensive Benefits Summary for Full-Time City Employees or contact our Human Resources Department at 678-512-3185.

City of Johns Creek
Human Resources Division
12000 Findley Road, Suite 400
Johns Creek, GA 30097

Attn: Angela Kirkwood

Recruitment Events

There are no scheduled recruitment events at this time.

The City of Johns Creek is an Equal Opportunity Employer.