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Sheriff's Office Volunteer (Wildland Firefighter)
El Paso County —Colorado Springs, CO
- On call
- 18 years or older
- CPR Certification
- Pass drug screening
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Amentum —United States
- $1,735.65 a week
- Full-time
- Background check
- CPR Certification
- Management
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license. Do you have a valid driver's license? Mitigation projects, community outreach and education efforts, out of…
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Sheriff's Office Volunteer (Wildland Firefighter)

El Paso County -
Colorado Springs, CO

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Job Details

Volunteer
4 hours ago

Qualifications

Driver's License
Community relationship building

Full Job Description

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VISION

El Paso County will be a trusted regional leader known for excellence in county service delivery.

PURPOSE

We provide essential public services to the Pikes Peak Region in support of our residents, businesses, and communities, enhancing the freedom for all to thrive.

VALUES

Service Focused • Collaborative • Accountable • Trustworthy • Transparent

Job Summary

This is a volunteer position with no compensation.

The El Paso County Sheriff's Office (EPSO) Volunteer Program is composed of a collective citizens group with a true and common desire to partner with the El Paso County Sheriff's Office by volunteering their services while learning more about the internal workings of the law enforcement community. The use of citizen volunteers assists the Sheriff's Office in meeting these demands and, as the demand continues to grow, so will the need for active citizen participation. As an on-call Wildland Firefighter, respond to and suppress fires in El Paso County and surrounding areas, assist with mitigation and public education.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

Volunteers will be utilized in non-law enforcement support duties. Common duties performed by the volunteers may include, but are not limited to, the following:

To respond to and suppress fires in El Paso County and surrounding counties.
Participate in ignition and control of prescribed fires.
Attend Wildland Fire Crew training sessions and meetings.
Mitigation projects, community outreach and education efforts, out of county/out of state deployments.
Other duties based on operational needs.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

Must be a law-abiding citizen with good intent.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must be willing to commit at least 80 volunteer hours annually.

Licenses/Certificates

Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
Must obtain and maintain Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) Compliance within six months of employment.
Certificate of course completion for ICS-700 and ICS-100 preferred.
Current National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) Firefighter Type 2 (FFT2) certification including S-130, S-190, S-131, S-212, S-260, and S-290 trainings preferred.
Advanced First Aid and CPR certifications preferred.
- To deploy, must be able to pass rigorous physical agility test and maintain the NWCG Red Card qualification (Incident Qualifications Card). Program priority is given to deployable volunteer firefighters.

Pre-Employment Requirements

Must pass background investigation, motor vehicle record check, drug screen, physical examination, and truth verification examination.

Work Conditions

Duties require extreme physical exertion, working outdoors in all terrain and weather conditions, working long hours, and for extended periods of time. Potential for working in stressful and dangerous situations, including steep terrain, inclement weather, hazardous traffic, exposure to smoke, flame, hazardous materials, and biohazards. Ability to work long hours with the possibility of being absent from home for consecutive days or more. Must be able to carry up to 45 lbs, run, bend, twist, walk and/or climb. Must be able to safely lift and transport 45 lbs over flat terrain for 3 miles in less than 45 minutes. All fire personnel are required to wear safety clothing and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) during regular work hours and while firefighting.

Each volunteer role has unique qualifications and requirements. Inquire about specific training, qualifications and requirements at any time by contacting the Volunteer Program Coordinator at (719) 520-7216.

El Paso County is an E-Verify and Equal Opportunity Employer.

El Paso County adheres to Federal drug screening guidelines and requires a pre-employment drug screen.

Volunteer position - does not apply

Do you understand that this is a volunteer position with no compensation?

Do you have a valid driver's license?

Are you at least 18 years of age?

Are you willing to commit to a minimum of 80 volunteer hours annually?

Do you currently have a valid CPR Certification?

How many seasons have you worked as a National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) Wildland Firefighter?

More than five (5)
Three (3) to five (5)
Two (2)
One (1)
None

Please select your certification status:

NWCG Single Resource Boss (SR) or higher
NWCG Firefighter Type 1 (FFT1)
NWCG Firefighter Type 2 (FFT2)
None

If FFT2 or higher, you will need to provide copy of your current qualifications and attach them to this application. Please acknowledge that you have read and understand that you will need to attach your current qualifications to this application.

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