Lateral Lead Paramedic Trainee
Description
THE CITY OF FORT WORTH
FIRE DEPARTMENT
LATERAL ENTRY LEAD PARAMEDIC TRAINEE
$ 28.00 hourly ($64,064 annually while in training)
$79,485 annually upon being credentialed for candidates with 18 months - 2 years’ experience
$81,874 annually upon being credentialed for candidates with 2 – 5 years’ experience
$84,345 annually upon being credentialed for candidates with more than 5 years’ experience
ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS: October 2, 2026 – November 4, 2026
CIVIL SERVICE EXAM DATE: November 19, 2026 @ 6:30PM
Qualified Applicants must provide a valid email address and phone number to receive test notifications.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- 18- 43 years of age (cannot have reached 44th birthday by November 19, 2026)
- Valid and Current Driver’s License
- MUST be certified as a Paramedic on the date of application
- MUST have worked at least 18 months as a Paramedic providing advanced emergency medical services outside of a hospital setting
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Successfully pass a written test, a physical assessment test, a background check, a polygraph examination, a psychological examination, an interview board and a medical / physical examination.
ADDITIONAL EXAM POINTS:
Additional maximum of five (5) points shall be added to a passing exam score as follows:
- Military Veteran = Five (5) points with Honorable Discharge per DD214 Member-4
- Must email a copy of DD214 Member 4 to FWFDHiring@fortworthtexas.gov no later than November 18, 2026 @ 6:30PM. Submissions made after the deadline will not be accepted.
- FWISD EMTs = Three (3) points for graduates of a Fort Worth ISD high school who also pass the EMT National Registry.
- Must email a copy of FWISD transcript or diploma along with their National Registry number to FWFDHiring@fortworthtexas.gov no later than November 18, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. Submissions made after the deadline will not be accepted.
- BENEFITS: AND
NOTE: (1) The Civil Service Entry exam will be a live, in-person exam and qualified applicants will be required to report in person on their assigned location, date and time to take the exam.
Applicants who may need an ADA reasonable accommodation must contact the Human Resources Department by email at HR_FMLA@fortworthtexas.gov with supporting documentation by October 27, 2026, so that the requested accommodation can be evaluated and arrangements can be made. An accommodation may be provided if the request is supported by appropriate documentation, is reasonable, and does not constitute an undue hardship. If the City does not receive notification and appropriate documentation by October 27, 2026, the City may still provide, but is not obligated to provide, a reasonable accommodation.
FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: 817-392-8754
FOR APPLICATION ASSISTANCE PLEASE CALL: 817-392-7751
Bob Bolen Public Safety Complex Human Resources Department
505 W. Felix Street 100 Fort Worth Trail
Fort Worth, TX 76115 Fort Worth, TX 76102
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AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Conditions of Employment
The City of Fort Worth is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. It is the policy and practice of the City to recruit, hire, train and promote a diverse workforce without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service, or another non-merit factor.
The City of Fort Worth is committed to full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform essential job functions.
Candidates who do not meet the Education requirement, may be considered if they have more relevant work experience than the position requires. Those selected for employment will be required to pass Pre-Employment checks depending on the position requirements. Those could include, but are not limited to: criminal background check, drug screen, education verification, etc. criminal convictions will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Employees are paid by direct deposit only.
As published by greenhouse · 43 questions · 17 written answers
Basics
First Name, Last Name, Email, Phone, Resume/CV, Cover Letter
Short answers (1)
- Please enter your birthdate using the following format: MM-DD-YYYY
Pick from a list (25)
- Are you able to read and write English?
- Can you provide proof of both your identity and right to work in the United States?
- Are you presently at least 18 years of age but have not yet had your 44th birthday?
- Do you have a high school diploma, GED, or have completed 12 semester hours of college?
- Have you ever served in any branch of the military?
- Have you have ever been convicted of a military court martial?
- Do you have a valid driver's license?
- Has your driver's license ever been suspended?
- Have you been convicted of a DWI or DUID in the last 5 years?
- Have you been involved in any motor vehicle accident(s) as a driver?
- In the last 2 years, have you been at fault for more than 3 vehicle accidents?
- Are you currently on probation or parole (including deferred adjudication), or awaiting trial or judgement on pending criminal charges?
- Are subject to any arrest warrant above the grade of Class C misdemeanor?
- Do you have current criminal charges above a Class C misdemeanor pending before a District Attorney’s office or Grand Jury?
- Are you on court ordered community supervision or probation for a misdemeanor offense above the grade of a Class C misdemeanor?
- Have you ever been convicted of a Class A or B misdemeanor?
- Excluding marijuana use, have you committed or received adjudicated or deferred adjudication for any misdemeanor above the grade of a Class C misdemeanor in the past 3 years calculated from the date of the commission?
- Have you ever committed or been arrested for a felony charge?
- Have you ever consumed, used, tried or experimented with any controlled substances not prescribed to you?
- Have you ever consumed, used, tried or experimented with any type of paint, glue and gases?
- Have you ever consumed, used, tried or experimented with any drugs or narcotics not prescribed to you (excluding marijuana)?
- Have you resided within the city limits of Fort Worth continuously during six months prior to the application date?
- If offered a beginning position, are you willing to abide by the residency requirement in the Code of the City of Fort Worth, Article V, Personnel, Section 2-189, which states: Employees who reside outside the city limits and must respond to a civil emergency are required to reside at a location which allows them to respond to such an emergency within thirty (30) minutes?
- Are you certified as a Paramedic?
- Have you worked at least 18 months as a Paramedic providing advanced emergency medical services outside of a hospital setting?
Written answers (17)
- Please enter the city, state, and zip code in which you currently reside.
- If yes, list the branch, length of service, and type of separation/discharge. If no, type N/A
- If yes, explain the circumstances leading to and actions as a result of the conviction. If no, type N/A.
- If yes, list the dates and details of the suspension of your license below. If no, type N/A
- If yes, list dates for all occurrences. If no, type N/A
- If yes, list the charges and dates. If no, type N/A
- If yes, list dates for all occurrences. If no, type N/A
- If yes, list date, location, offense, and fine or sentence below. (Example 10/01/1990, Tarrant County, DWI, probation). If no, type N/A.
- If yes please list circumstances below. If no, type N/A
- If yes please list circumstances below. If no, type N/A
- If yes please list circumstances below. If no, type N/A
- If yes, list date, location, offense, and fine or sentence below. (Example: 10/01/1990, Tarrant County, DWI, Probation). If no, type N/A. optional
- If yes, list date(s) and details below. If no, type N/A.
- If you have committed, were arrested for, or convicted of a felony, explain the details of the event(s) including dates. If no, type N/A
- If yes, give dates, type of substance involved, and details. (Example: 10/01/1990, one time, Vicodin). If no, type N/A
- If so, give dates & type(s) of substance involved below. (Example: 10/01/1990, glue. Example: 10/01/1990, name of substance). If no, type N/A
- If yes, give dates & type(s) of substance involved below. (Example: 10/01/1990, narcotic name). If no, type N/A