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JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
Job Title: Firefighter/EMT
Department: Fire Department
Shift: 24 hour, 1 on 2 off rotation
Classification: Hourly, Non-Exempt
Announcement Number: 20-08
Announcement Date: May 21, 2020
Closing Date: Until Positions are Filled
The Guntersville Fire Department is seeking applicants for the position of Firefighter.
The Guntersville Fire Department answered over 2,500 calls in 2019 from 2 fire
stations. The Guntersville Fire Department is an ISO Class 3 department and has a
proud history of excellence. The Fire Department operates ALS Medical Suburban
Units, Fire Engine Companies, a Ladder Truck, a Technical Unit, and other
specialized apparatus. Guntersville Fire personnel work a 24-hour shift and 48 hours
off schedule. Guntersville Fire offers competitive pay with an incentive pay for
Advanced EMT and Paramedic licensure. Guntersville Fire personnel are also
offered Blue Cross Blue Shield health insurance along with provided benefits of
vacation, holiday, sick leave, life insurance, RSA retirement benefit, longevity
benefit, and education reimbursement.
Essential Functions:
Responds to all types of rescue, fire suppression, medical, and non-medical emergency
calls, and implements actions required to save lives and property, and protect the
environment; operates standard fire suppression, rescue and medical equipment safely
and efficiently to achieve desired outcomes while adhering to departmental policies and
applicable State or local laws and protocols; performs routine and preventive
maintenance of City equipment, facilities and vehicles; following demonstration of
competence, drives City vehicles as assigned in a safe manner; participates in nonemergency
activities such as fire prevention inspections, public education programs, and
public relations events; receives and responds to citizen requests for general information
or assistance; monitors departmental radio transmissions and telephones; completes all
required reports; must be willing to be trained, certified, licensed or assigned duties
deemed necessary by the department; performs other duties as directed or assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Some knowledge of the street system, physical layout, and principal buildings of
Guntersville, Alabama; skill in the use of computer and applicable software; ability to
quickly perform all functions in difficult and hazardous situations, without hesitation,
with direction from superiors; ability to comprehend and apply instructions, and
communicate information in a clear and concise manner; ability to respond to potentially
dangerous situations and make quick and sound decisions; ability to perform physically
demanding work and withstand very hazardous conditions; ability to operate fire
equipment and tools appropriately; ability to provide emergency medical care within
scope of practice; ability to prepare accurate records and reports; ability to effectively
communicate with the customer in a professional and courteous manner; ability to
communicate effectively both orally and written; ability to establish and maintain
effective working relationship with department head, supervisors, co-workers and those
in contact in the course of work.
Minimum Qualifications:

1. Valid unrestricted Drivers License
2. At least 18 years of age on the date of application
3. High school diploma or GED equivalent
4. Must not have been convicted of any serious misdemeanors; must not have been
   convicted of a felony.
5. Possess a current Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) from approved AFC
   test location.
   Desirable Qualifications:
6. Current Alabama Firefighter I/II certification
7. Current Alabama EMS license, Paramedic preferred
8. Current Alabama EVOC or equivalent certification
9. Hazardous Material Technician
10. NIMS 100, 200, 700, and 800
11. Prior Firefighting Experience
    Necessary Special Requirements:
    All applicants shall be required to meet the minimum standards set forth by the Alabama
    Fire College and Personnel Standards Commission, NFPA1001 entrance qualifications
    and the Code of Alabama for application. If hired, the candidate will be required to
    successfully complete and maintain training set forth by the previous mentioned bodies to
    maintain employment, to include Basic Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) through
    the Alabama Department of Public Health, Office of EMS and Trauma.
    If job offer is made, applicants will be required to successfully complete background
    check, drug and alcohol screening, and medical examination.
    Application Process:
    Applications may be obtained from the City of Guntersville Personnel Office at 341
    Gunter Ave., Guntersville, AL or visit our website at www.guntersvilleal.org. Completed
    applications for qualified applicants should be returned to Ms. Renea Bradley Rowan,
    Personnel Director. Applications will be accepted until position is filled.
    THE CITY OF GUNTERSVILLE IS A DRUG/ALCOHOL FREE WORKPLACE
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***JOB ANNOUNCEMENT***

Job Title:  Detention/Booking Officer

Department:  Police Dept.

Shift:  Rotating

Classification:  Hourly (PS Grade 2: $12.26 – $17.90)

Announcement No.:  20-07

Announcement Date:  April 22, 2020

Closing Date:  Until Position is Filled

The City of Guntersville currently has an opening for Detention Officer.  The primary essential functions and knowledge, skills and abilities for this position include, but are not limited to the following:

Essential Functions:

1. Completes all booking procedures of inmates including arrest reports, fingerprinting, mug shots, and medical screening forms.
2. Receive inmate’s personal property, properly log in and out.
3. Allow inmates to make phone calls.
4. Insure inmates receive three meals a day.
5. Monitors inmates and maintains order in Municipal jail as needed.  Isolates inmates according to offense or those with severe mental and medical problems when necessary.
6. Monitors inmates’ actions to determine health and safety; arranges transportation for ill inmates needing medical attention; dispenses medication when prescribed; issue clean bedding.
7. Assign trustee work assignments to do routine cleaning, painting, and scrubbing empty cells after use; monitor work.
8. Maintain jail areas and insure windows and doors are secure; monitor fire alarms, smoke detectors and security cameras.
9. Check periodically to insure fire extinguishers and emergency lights are functional.
10. Conduct bed checks and cell searches for contraband and inmate counts.
11. Brief other detention/booking officers of any problems.
12. Monitors sentences and insure that the time is up on a jail sentence, that the inmate is properly identified, and that the correct inmate is being released.
13. Insure that inmates sign for personal property when released; advise inmates of charges and bond amounts.
14. When discharging, check for holds on inmate by other departments.  Insure inmates sign bonds when required before release; verify and insures validity of all bonds that are presented and orders to release inmates.
15. Completes daily reports and perform daily maintenance inspections.
16. Participate in training activities.
17. Maintain a professional appearance and attitude.

1. Performs related work as assigned or required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

1. Knowledge of jail security, inmate rights, first aid, and departmental policies.
2. Some knowledge of the procedural laws governing confinement, intake, and release of inmates, and the principles of penal institutional management including enforcement of discipline.
3. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
4. Ability to work flexible hours.
5. Ability to deal with possible mentally disturbed, violent, hostile, and suicidal inmates and generally stressful situations.
6. Ability to work effectively in stressful, emergency or highly emotional situations.
7. Ability to read and understand SOP and keep prisoners informed.
8. Ability to use all necessary equipment to maintain security, prevents accidents, and responds in an emergency.
9. Ability to type, prepare forms, and to make phone calls.
10. Ability to deal firmly and tactfully with prisoners and the general public.
11. Ability to establish and maintain effective supervisors, co-workers and those contacted in the course of work.
12. Ability to perform essential functions of job.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
2. Must possess a valid Drivers’ License with driving record suitable for insurability.

Application Process

Applications may be obtained from the City of Guntersville Personnel Office at 341 Gunter Ave., Guntersville, AL or visit our website at www.Guntersvilleal.org.  Completed applications for qualified applicants should be returned to Ms. Renea Bradley Rowan, Personnel Director.  Applications will be accepted until position is filled.

THE CITY OF GUNTERSVILLE IS A DRUG/ALCOHOL FREE WORKPLACE

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

WE PARTICIPATE IN E-VERIFY