Title
Lateral Firefighter/Paramedic Hiring Process
Recommended Action
Staff Recommendation:
Move to approve the lateral firefighter/paramedic hiring process.
Report
Staff Contact:
Ron Stocking, Deputy Fire Chief, Olympia Fire Department, 360.753.8460
Nicole Camus, Sr HR Analyst, Human Resources 360.753.8213
Background
The fire department is seeking to fill one firefighter/paramedic vacancy. The department wishes to hire a lateral firefighter/paramedic. The proposed hiring process includes:
• Minimum Qualifications Screening to be conducted by external panel (Pass/Fail)
• Phase I Suitability Assessment
• Oral Interview (scored)
• Certify Register
• Referral of Names (Rule of 3)
• Background Check
• Chief’s interview
• Conditional Job Offer
o Phase II Psychological Evaluation
o Medical Exam
o Must meet all requirements of Thurston County Medic One prior to Job Offer*
o Official Job Offer
AFTER HIRE
o Two-week fire academy
o CPAT must be completed in the first 180 days of employment
Findings:
The proposed process allows for the efficient and fair processing of lateral firefighter/paramedics consistent with civil service rules.
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends implementing the process outlined above to establish a lateral firefighter/paramedic register.
Policy Reference:
Civil Service Rules, Rule IV, Examinations
Civil Service Rules, Rule V, Registers