Firefighter

Job Summary

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE APPLY BUTTON IS CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE. THIS POSITION WILL BEGIN ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS ON DECEMBER 1 2025 AT 9 : 00AM PACIFIC TIME AND WILL CLOSE ON SUNDAY DECEMBER : 59PM PACIFIC TIME. THE APPLY BUTTON WILL ONLY BE AVAILABLE DURING THIS TIME.

IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT YOU BEGIN CREATING YOUR APPLICANT PROFILE PRIOR TO DECEMBER 1ST BY CLICKING ON THE SIGN-IN BUTTON ON THE UPPER RIGHT HAND CORNER. IF YOU DO NOT ALREADY HAVE AN ACCOUNT YOU WILL NEED TO CREATE ONE.

Who We Are

The City of Beverly Hills has a long-standing reputation for providing superior customer service to residents businesses and visitors. This characteristic combined with outstanding staff in all departments has been a hallmark of success for this high performance organization. The municipal government (approximately 1000 full-time and part-time employees) provides the highest quality safety services recreational municipal services and physical environment.

What We Do

The Beverly Hills Fire Department is charged with the preservation of life and property within the Beverly Hills community. The dedicated men and women of the Beverly Hills Fire Department protect approximately 34000 residents and an estimated 00 daily visitors in a 5.7 square mile area. Highly-trained and properly equipped firefighters respond to fires rescues medical emergencies chemical releases and natural disasters. The Beverly Hills Fire Department operates the citys three fire stations and responds to over 7000 incidents per year. The Fire Departments reputation for exemplary service is underscored by its Class I rating from the Insurance Services Office an elite distinction carried by only a few fire departments in the nation.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will have paid professional experience in the fire service and at least 18 college units but preferably a Bachelors Degree. Candidates that meet all of the Minimum Qualifications are encouraged to submit an application for review though candidates who possess beyond the required minimum qualifications are preferred. The ideal candidate should possess exceptional customer service skills and be responsive and proactive when addressing the needs of the community. Candidates for this position must possess a strong commitment to public service the ability to exercise considerable judgment and discretion and act with integrity. This position requires good communication and interpersonal skills.

Position & Benefits

This position is represented by the Firefighters Association and is covered by the negotiated terms and conditions of that Associations Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). The City provides a generous compensation and benefits package including CalPERS retirement 3% @ 55 for classic members and 2.7% @ 57 for new members; $2099.01 / month towards health insurance (with option of up to $475 / month as taxable cash); a monthly contribution of $275 to an RHS account for retiree medical savings; generous vacation accruals with the option for annual cash-outs. This position is assigned to a 48 / 96 work schedule. Additional details may be found in the Fire MOU a copy of which is located at Process

The selection process may consist of the following components :

• Application Review

Please be sure to attach the following to your application : (1) CPAT or Biddle certificate dated no later than 18 months from date of application (2) California EMT or National Registry EMT certification and (3) BLS Health Care Provider card.

Respond in full to all supplemental questions. Responses such as see resume will not be accepted and will result in the disqualification of your application.

Must be on the FCTC Statewide Eligibility List (SEL).

FCTC Eligibility

The city of Beverly Hills will be utilizing the Fire Candidate Testing Center (FCTC) Statewide Eligibility List (SEL) for this recruitment. While the City of Beverly Hills accepts either a CPAT or Biddle Certificate to meet the minimum requirements for this position t he FCTC requires a CPAT Certificate in order to be placed on the FCTC SEL. Candidates must be on the FCTC SEL by the end of the application period on Sunday December 21 2025. Please visit to view the FCTC Statewide Eligibility List requirements. Note : The FCTC written test should be taken within 12 months of the December 21st deadline (between 12 / 21 / 2024 and 12 / 21 / 2025).

Upcoming FCTC Written Test Dates (So Cal)

Sunday November 9 - MLK Community Center

Sunday November 16 - Poway Community Park Mickey Cafagna Community Center

Fri day November21- Oxnard College Fire Tech Room 111

Tuesday December 9 - Beverly Hills City Hall Muni Gallery

Saturday December 13 - Burbank Fire Training Center

Sunday December 14 - Burbank Fire Training Center

Tuesday December 16 - Beverly Hills City Hall Muni Gallery

FCTC offers a Prep Class for the FCTC Written Exam and other resources on their website. The FCTC also provides test dates for the CPAT. Please visit for more information.

Candidates experiencing financial hardship may qualify for a grant to pay for their FCTC testing fees. ( LATERAL APPLICANTS :

Per the City of Beverly Hills Personnel Rules and Regulations the FCTC Written Test and Eligibility requirement may be waived for applicants who meet the following criteria : Must have 2 or more years of experience as a Firefighter in a state county or municipal department. Must be a certified paramedic in Los Angeles County.

Background Investigation

As part of the selection process all eligible candidates will undergo a thorough background investigation. The background investigation will include a comprehensive investigation of the candidates background which includes Department of Justice (DOJ) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) background check education and employment history (including a credit criminal and DMV review) personal statement polygraph examination employment and personal reference check.

Additionally all eligible candidates will undergo a psychological examination and medical examination (including a drug screen).

For more information about this position and to view the full job specification please click here .

Major Duties

Minimum Qualifications

AT TIME OF APPLICATION :

AT TIME OF APPLICATION THE FOLLOWING IS REQUIRED :

Applicant must be certified as an EMT in California or licensed as a Paramedic in California at time of appointment AND

California Applicants :

At the time of application at least one the following is required

OR

OR

Out of State Applicant or Department of Defense :

AND

Knowledge Skills & Abilities

ABILITY TO :

KNOWLEDGE OF :

WORKING KNOWLEDGE OF :

SKILL IN :

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Yearly Salary Salary : 107444 - 133488