Qualifications Lateral Transfers
Fire Rescue Officer
Fire Prevention Officer​

Lateral Transfer Position Purpose

Lateral Qualifications: FIRE RESCUE OFFICER (OPERATIONS)

    • Essential Functions

      • This assignment is for the time that the employee is engaged in basic training at the Fire-Rescue Academy.  It is a limited assignment designed to provide the training necessary to become a Fire and Rescue Officer.

        Minimum Qualifications

        Required Qualifying Documents
         *PLEASE BE ADVISED--Your application is INCOMPLETE until you have attached a legible copy of  your certificates. Once completed, applicants are required to participate in the Civil Service Examination process. RESUMES WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED AS QUALIFYING DOCUMENTS.

        LLICENSES and CERTIFICATIONS:

         

        EEMS Certification Requirements

        •     Valid/current Texas Paramedic License issued by the Texas Department of State Health Services (TDSHS) or equivalent license AND National Paramedic Registry Certification

        •     Candidates with licensure from other states must obtain the Texas Paramedic License before the completion of the Dallas Fire Academy

         

         

         

           Fire Certification Requirements

        •     Valid/current Basic Structural Firefighter Certificate (or higher) from the Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) OR from another state with the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) seal.

              (for additional information visit: https://www.tcfp.texas.gov/services/transferring-to-texas)

         

        oOther:

        •     Valid driver's license with good driving record.

         

          OTHER REQUIREMENTS: 

        •     Must be at least 18 years old

        •     Must be a U.S. Citizen (birth or naturalized). If you are not a United States’ citizen, your immigration status must be current and must permit you to work a full-time job in this country. Applicants must have a valid Social Security card. If you have questions about your immigration status or work permit, please contact United States Citizenship and Immigration Services

        •     Military discharge status must be “HONORABLE” (if applicable)

        •     No felony convictions

        •     No class A misdemeanor convictions within the last five (5) years

        •     No class B misdemeanor convictions within the last two (2) years

        •     No more four (4) class C misdemeanor convictions within the last ten (10) years

        •     Must not have committed or have been convicted of driving with a suspended license within the last 12 months

        •     Must not currently be on probation for DWI or other traffic offenses

        •     Must not be on probation for any crime at the time of application.

        •     Must not be under criminal investigation during the application process 

        •     Must not have any outstanding traffic warrants or pending citations

        •     Must pass physical abilities test to be administered by the Dallas Fire-Rescue Department


        ONLINE Exam Description: Exam covers basic math skills, reading comprehension, ability to read and interpret maps/Mapsco, and industrial measurement. Time Limit: Three (3) hours.

         

        Supplemental Information

        Base Pay
        1 year-$68,989
        2 years-$71,073
        3 years-$73,224
        4 years-$75,439
        5 years-$77,722
         
        EMS Pay 
        $200-250 per month upon hire and confirmation
         
        TCFP Certification Pay
        Intermediate-$50/Month
        Advanced-$400/Month
        Master-$600/Month
         
        Education Pay
        Up to $300/Month (Bachelor’s degree)


    Lateral Qualifications: FIRE PREVENTION OFFICER (INSPECTIONS)


    ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

    1. Attends a two-month recruit training course providing classroom and field instructions to learn to make a wide variety of inspections of commercial, industrial, and residential buildings to enforce the Fire Code and related codes, ordinances, and laws relative to control and elimination of fire hazards.

    2. As assigned may assist in presenting public fire safety educational programs at civic and school meetings to give demonstration and instruction in fire prevention and elimination of fire hazards.

    3. Performs related duties as assigned.

    4. Regular, reliable and punctual attendance is an essential function of the job. 

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

    Certifications

    Current Basic Fire Inspector Certification (or higher) from the Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP)

    Current Plan Examiner Certification from the Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP)

    License

    Must have valid driver's license with good driving record


    SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

    Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required to Perform Work:

    Must have general knowledge of building construction.

    Must have ability required to learn technical details of fire prevention and inspection work.

    Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with a wide variety of people. 

    Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with all levels of management, city officials, vendors, other government agencies, other employees and the general public.

    Must have knowledge of basic principles of public relations. 

    Ability to deal effectively with the public in regulatory work. 


    Disqualifying Factors for all positions (Not all inclusive)


    Must not have been convicted, plead guilty or nolo contendere, placed on probation or deferred adjudication for any felony (civilian or military).

    Must not have committed or have been convicted of the commission of a Class “A” misdemeanor within the last five (5) years or “B” misdemeanor with the last two (2) years.

    Must not have committed or admit to nor have been convicted of four (4) or more Class “C” misdemeanors within the last ten (10) years, or since the 17th birthday.

    Must not have committed or have been convicted of DWI within five (5) years preceding the date of application.

    Must not be on probation for any crime at the time of application.

    Must not be under criminal investigation (civilian or military) during the application process for conduct which could result in the following:

    • Probation and/or deferred adjudication
    • Fine
    • Jail time
    • Prison time

     

    Must not have engaged in unacceptable conduct that calls into question the applicant’s:

    • Integrity
    • Discipline
    • Commitment
    • Reliability

     

    Must not falsify the application by omission or deception in the areas of

    • Employment information
    • Academic record
    • Criminal activity; misdemeanor and felony
    • Theft from employers
    • Drug usage
    • Driving history
    • Military history

     

    Must not make any false statement concerning a “material fact” in the application process. A “material fact” is any detail concerning the applicant, which, if brought to the attention of the department, would likely result in the candidate being withdrawn or rejected from the selection process.

    Must have a satisfactory previous employment record, if applicable.

    Driving Record

    • Must not have been convicted of three (3) or more moving traffic violations within 24 months (2 years) preceding the date of application. Violations dismissed with deferred adjudication or defensive driving shall not be regarded as moving traffic violations. Camera enforced red light violations shall not be considered as moving violations.
    • Must not have any outstanding traffic warrants or pending citations.
    • Must not currently be on probation for DWI or other traffic offenses.
    • Must not have committed or have been convicted of Failure to Stop and Render Aid (FSRA) within the last five (5) years.
    • Must not have committed or have been convicted of driving with a suspended license within the last 12 months.

     

     

    Expungements. Under Texas law expungements are not accepted on convictions, even if the sentence was probation. Expungements from another state must meet the same standards as Texas law.