Entry-Level Firefighter
Mississippi Department of Employment Security
Laurel, MS · Part Time
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- Experiencia
- Cualquier
- Salario
- USD 44,688 – USD 44,688 / year
- Vacantes
- 1
- Al corriente
- Hace 2 horas
- Work mode
- En la oficina
- Educación
- High school diploma or GED
- Eligibility
- Applicants who are at least 18 years old, hold a valid Mississippi driver’s license, have a high school diploma or GED, are U.S. citizens, are registered voters in the county where they live, and can meet the testing, background, and academy requirements.
- Resume
- Required to apply
Where you'll work
Descripción del trabajo
Role Overview
The City of Laurel, Mississippi is holding a civil service exam for an entry-level firefighter opening. The examination is scheduled for Saturday, August 8, 2026 at 8:00 a.m.
Anyone interested must submit an application and complete sign-up no later than Wednesday, August 5, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. in order to take part in the testing process.
Minimum Qualifications
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Must hold a valid Mississippi driver’s license
- Must have a high school diploma or GED
- Must be a U.S. citizen and a registered voter in the county of residence
- Must be able to clear a background investigation
- Must be able to pass the entry-level firefighter civil service examination
- Must be able to attend and successfully complete the Mississippi State Fire Academy
Employee Benefits
- Full health insurance with the premium covered by the City of Laurel
- Life insurance with the premium covered by the City of Laurel
- Participation in the Public Employees of Mississippi Retirement Plan (PERS)
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage available
- Optional dental and vision insurance
- Education stipend of $25 per month for an associate degree and $50 per month for a bachelor’s degree
Required Documents
- Birth certificate
- Social Security card
- Valid Mississippi driver’s license
- High school diploma or GED
- Voter registration card
- DD-214, if applicable
Compensation and Additional Earnings
The starting salary is $44,688.54 per year, plus benefits.
There is also additional earning potential through 11 paid holidays, equal to 88 hours annually, paid at an hourly rate of $16.21. In addition, up to 52 overtime hours may be available each year at an overtime rate of $24.32 per hour.