Fire Cadet

Applications and supplemental questions will be accepted untilFriday, April 11, 2025, at 11:59 p.m.

Pay & Benefits

• $16.50 - $19.00 Hourly DOQ
• Benefits
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • Direct Deposit
  • Wellness Program

The City of Ventura is hiring! We are accepting applications for the position ofFire Cadet.

The Fire Cadet position is intended to provide incumbents with exposure to Fire operations and procedures as preparation for a career in the fire service.

The ideal candidate for this position will be in the process of or already have completed a degree in Fire Science; interested in pursuing a career in fire service; and, has excellent interpersonal and communications skills, and can respond diplomatically and tactfully to people of diverse backgrounds.

This is a temporary, extra-help position, working up to 20 hours per week and paid on an hourly basis. Individuals may be assigned to work rotating shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays.

For more information about the Fire Department, visit https://www.cityofventura.ca.gov/177/Fire-Department .

Experience and Qualifications for Success!

• A combination of education, training and experience equivalent to graduation from high school.
• Must be 18 years of age or older at time of appointment.
• Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license and acceptable driving record is required.
• Actively working toward a Fire Science degree and/or actively pursuing a career in the Fire Service is highly desirable.

Prior to final appointments to this position, applicants must successfully pass an in-depth background investigation, including records check, fingerprinting and driving records check.

Apply Now!

Submit an online City job application and supplemental questionnaire by the filing deadline or first review date at www.cityofventura.ca.gov/jobs .

• It is important that your city job application show all the relevant education, training, and experience you possess. Resumes, CVs, and cover letters may be attached to your application but will not be accepted in lieu of a completed job application or supplemental questionnaire. Submitting an incomplete application or supplemental questionnaire may disqualify you from further consideration in the recruitment process.
• After you apply, all future correspondence from the city will be via E-Mail. Please check your messages regularly and keep your contact information up to date using your on-line application.

Start Your Journey... Follow the Process

To be considered for a Fire Cadet position, please complete an online City Job Application and supplemental questionnaire by the filing deadline,Friday, April 11, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. Applications will be reviewed on a weekly basis.

• All applications and supplemental questionnaires submitted will be screened in relation to the criteria outlined in this job announcement. Candidates will be reviewed, and only those candidates determined to be most qualified based on experience, training, and education, as submitted, will be invited to participate further in the selection process. Candidates will be notified about their status after the filing deadline.
• A select number of candidates will be invited to a qualifying panel interview process. Select candidates will be notified of specifics after the examination process has been completed. Initial panel interviews may be conducted via video teleconference. Selected applicants will be notified of specifics at the appropriate time.

For additional information on the duties and responsibilities of the position, refer to the job descriptions located on the City’s Career Page at City of Ventura Jobs or by clicking here Fire Cadet .

If you have questions about the recruitment process, please contact any of the Human Resources Recruitment Team at recruitment@cityofventura.ca.gov . or Melanie Hanisco at mhanisco@cityofventura.ca.gov .

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need an accommodation in a selection process, please notify the Human Resources Department in writing by the final filing date of the position you are interested in. The Human Resources address is: 501 Poli Street, Room 210, Ventura, CA 93001, (805) 654-7853, e-mail: recruitment@cityofventura.ca.gov.

The City is an equal opportunity employer and strives to attract qualified applicants from all walks of life without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state and/or local law. We aim to create an environment that celebrates and embraces the diversity of our workforce. We welcome you to join our team!

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