APPLICATION PERIOD: Full-Time Lateral Transfer Fire Fighter/Paramedic
The City of Circleville is establishing an eligibility list of qualified applicants for the position of full-time lateral transfer Firefighter/Paramedic. Important Note: Establishing eligibility lists through this process ensure we have a qualified pool of candidates for future openings. It does not guarantee immediate hiring.
The deadline for submitting a Lateral Transfer application packet to the City of Circleville is April 24, 2026. To obtain a packet, please visit: https://circlevilleoh.gov/employment/
The completed packet, including copies of your certifications and a three-year driving record, must be returned to Human Resources, 104 E. Franklin Street, Circleville, Ohio, or submitted by email to vdilley@circlevilleoh.gov
Lateral transfer applicants will be ranked based on the date their completed application packet is received.
Applicants are reminded to regularly monitor their email for communications from the City of Circleville.
Lateral Transfer Minimum Requirements: Applicants must possess a State of Ohio Fire Fighter II certification and a State of Ohio Paramedic certification.
Any individual hired as a Fire Fighter/Paramedic with the Circleville Fire Department may receive credit for prior full-time employment as a Fire Fighter in the State of Ohio. This credit will apply only to wage placement and vacation accrual.
Individuals hired with one (1) to three (3) years of prior full-time Fire Fighter service in the State of Ohio shall be placed at Step 1 of the salary schedule. Individuals hired with more than three (3) years of prior full-time Fire Fighter service in the State of Ohio shall be placed at Step 2 of the salary schedule.
Salary Information (Tentative increase in April 2026)
| 1-1-2026 Fire Fighter/Paramedic | |||
| Entry | Step 1 | Step 2 | |
| Hourly Rate |
$29.3602 |
$30.2141 |
$31.9755 |
| OT Rate |
$44.0403 |
$45.3212 | $47.9633 |
| Annual Salary | $85,496.89 | $87,983.50 |
$93,112.73 |
Benefit Information: Health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits are available after 30 days of service, along with membership in the Ohio Police and Fire Pension Fund. Paid vacation is available after 12 months of service.
Minimum Job Requirements
- Age: 18 years or older
- Citizenship: U.S. Citizen
- Education: High school diploma or GED equivalent
- Driver’s License: Valid, unrestricted State of Ohio driver’s license (corrective lenses permitted) with the ability to meet the City’s minimum insurability guidelines
- Language: Ability to read and speak English
- Physical Standards: Ability to meet the medical standards required for the Ohio Police and Fire Pension Fund physical examination
- Minimum Certification: Possession of a State of Ohio Fire Fighter II certification and at least a State of Ohio Paramedic certification prior to hire and successful completion of an extensive background investigation including psychological assessment, polygraph, physical and drug screen.
Please visit the City of Circleville website for a list of background standards.
