The City of Circleville is creating an eligibility list for full-time Entry Level Fire Fighter-EMT. Candidates must meet the minimum score requirements, possess a State of Ohio Fire Fighter II certification, a State of Ohio EMT- Basic certification and successfully complete/pass the Fire Fighter Mile. Following the closing of the testing period, candidates obtaining a passing score will be invited, via email, to participate in the background investigation.
Visit the National Testing Network to take the examination and submit your scores to the City of Circleville. Click here: National Testing Network
The City of Circleville is establishing an eligibility list for full-time Fire Fighter/EMT. Submit your scores now!
Candidates must pass each individual section of the examination with a minimum score of 70% prior to being ranked using the Human Relations score. Candidates meeting the established minimum score requirements may be invited to complete an employment application and the City of Circleville Personal History Questionnaire (this is different from the NTN PHQ). Candidates are reminded and encouraged to monitor their email address to information from the City of Circleville.
Minimum Certification Requirements: Possession of a State of Ohio Fire Fighter II certification and at least a State of Ohio EMT-Basic certification prior to hire and passage of the Fire Fighter Mile. Passage of the Fire Fighter Mile is required prior to hire. You must notify the City of Circleville, via email hr@circlevilleoh.gov when you have completed the FF mile you have not completed it by the closing of the testing period.
Deadline for submitting your score to the City of Circleville is February 5, 2025. Scores submitted after deadline will not be considered for this testing period.
Veteran’s Preference: Candidate must provide proof of an Honorable Discharge prior to the closing of the testing period to obtain Veteran’s credit of 20% (required by state law) pursuant to state law and the Local Rules of the Circleville Service Commission prior to the examination. Documentation should be emailed hr@circlevilleoh.gov by the deadline for submitting scores.
Salary Information (currently in contract negotiations)
$76,070.82 Fire Fighter/EMT Basic
$76,784.57 for Fire Fighter/EMT Advanced
$77,677.12 Fire Fighter/EMT Paramedic.
All based annually on a 56-hour work week.
Benefit Information: Health, dental, vision and life benefits are offered after 30 days of service as well as membership in the Ohio Police and Firemen’s Disability and Pension Fund. Paid vacation offered after 12 months of service.
Location: Circleville/Pickaway County, Ohio, population: 13,314
Minimum Job Requirements
- Age: 18
- US Citizen: Yes
- High School Grad/GED: Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent
- Valid Ohio State Driver’s License, unrestricted (except for corrective lenses) with the ability to meet the City’s minimum guidelines for insurability
- Ability to Read/Speak English: Yes
- Vision: As required by the Ohio Police and Fire Pension Fund Physical
- Minimum Certification: Possession of a State of Ohio Fire Fighter II certification and at least a State of Ohio EMT-Basic certification prior to hire. Passage of the Fire Fighter Mile is required prior to beginning the background investigation.
- Prior Experience: Not required
Hiring Process:
- Please visit the City of Circleville website for a list of background standards.
- An extensive background investigation, including but not limited to driving records, criminal records, alcohol and drug use, financial responsibility records, voice stress analysis, psychological exam, and physical exam.
- Undesirable conduct in the area of integrity, discipline, commitment, or reliability may cause an applicant to be disqualified.
- Must have a stable employment record. Instability may include the inability to maintain steady employment as well as gross abuse of standards, incompetency, or aberrant behavior during a single employment.
- Must not have a credit history which could result in criminal prosecution (i.e. failure to pay child support) or conduct which appears intended to defraud or harm just creditors.
- Must participate in a structured panel interview.
- Must successfully complete a polygraph examination and a psychological examination, including but not limited to, an oral interview administered and interpreted by a licensed practitioner trained to evaluate results of both tests.
- Must successfully complete an extensive physical examination, including but not limited to, a complete medical examination, stress test and evaluation.
- Must successfully pass a drug and alcohol screening.
- WITHDRAWAL FROM THE PRE-EMPLOYMENT PROCESS FOLLOWING A CONDITIONAL OFFER AND PRIOR TO HIRE REQUIRES REIMBUREMENT OF ALL PRE-EMPLOYMENT COSTS
