Submit
applications at the nearest S. C. Works Center, the Career Skills Center located
at 1085 Thunderbolt Drive, Walterboro, SC 29488 or email resume and supporting
documentation to
jobs@colletoncounty.org . Only qualified applicants
will be contacted for an interview. The position will remain open until filled.
Colleton County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Click
here to view all
Colleton County Job Postings.
Qualifications
for Employment
Candidates
will be responsible for performing a variety of duties including emergency
response, vehicle and station maintenance, equipment testing, fire prevention
activities and public education. Position requires a thorough knowledge of
firefighting, fire pump operations and emergency medical knowledge. Applicants
must be dependable, of good moral character, be in good physical condition, be
able to work under highly stressful conditions and have the ability to work well
with others.
·One year firefighting experience with a volunteer
or career fire department
·Certification as an
IFSAC
or ProBoard Firefighter II
·SC or National Registry Certification as an
Emergency Medical Technician (B, I or Paramedic) is required.
·Valid SC driver’s license with a good driving
record (Class “E” or better within 1 month of employment)
·Clear criminal history
·High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
·Applicants must provide a 10-year driving history
with the application.
Colleton
County
offers very competitive pay rates, which include County benefits package and
Police Officer's Retirement. All overtime pay is calculated after 40 hours
worked each week.
Colleton
County
does not deduct for mealtime and offers a paid monthly In-service training
program. All applicants must successfully pass a pre-employment testing as
outlined in the hiring procedures directive.
Call
Fire-Rescue Headquarters at (843) 539-1960 for additional information. Click
here to for more information regarding
employment.
How to Become a Volunteer
Volunteer Firefighters are always
needed to respond to emergencies and operate area fire stations. The Volunteer
Firefighter is the backbone of the Fire-Rescue Agency. Volunteers come from all
walks of life, donating many hours to the community.
Persons wishing to volunteer can stop by Fire-Rescue
Headquarters at
113 Mable T. Willis Blvd
in Walterboro to complete a short application,
or fill out the online application
here. A SLED background check is required by
SC State Law for any persons joining a Fire
Department. Presently, applicants must not have
any felony convictions, nor be
listed as a Convicted Sex Offender.
Applicants must successfully pass an annual physical exam
(provided by the department at no cost), attend regular monthly training classes
and respond to emergencies. Active members receive a limited benefits package.
Call Fire-Rescue Headquarters at (843) 539-1960 for
additional information.
Why Volunteer as a Firefighter? Watch this
video.
How to Become an
Explorer
Click
here to learn about the
Fire-Rescue Explorer program.