Fire Cadet

Assignments may be short or long duration; assignments may include evening and/or weekends; assignments may include working in several different areas within a single day.

May be assigned to any area of the Fire Department to include Administration; Fire Prevention; Support Services; and Operations. Under direction will assist with various administrative assignments to include answering phones; receiving the public; performing clerical functions such as copying, filing and general office work; any other reasonable task that supervisors might assign.

Under direction will assist with fire prevention inspections; environmental projects; and public education presentations. Under direction will assist with ordering equipment and supplies; deliver mail, packages, equipment and supplies to various locations.

Under direction will assist with facility and equipment maintenance, assist with program management/coordination (i.e. Fire Intern Program) Under direction will utilize city internal computer system to enter and retrieve data from computer; type and file documents; vehicle shuttling and other errands.

Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

Qualifications Experience and Education: High School Diploma or G.E.D; must be enrolled in a minimum of six (6) semester units at an accredited college or university and maintain a minimum of a 2.5 grade point average.

Please attach a copy of your official or unofficial transcript showing current GPA and enrollment in Summer/Fall 2026-2027 Semester or Quarter classes.

Minimum age of 18 years old required. Knowledge of: standard office procedures, typing skills, and basic computer skills; basic principles and procedures of filing and record keeping; customer service; writing and basic report preparation; English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation; principles and practices of Fire Services; general fire processes; applicable fire codes.

Ability to: perform a variety of basic Fire Service functions; write clear and concise reports; safely operate and maintain assigned equipment and/or vehicles; establish and maintain effective working relationships with other staff, outside agencies and the general public; deal diplomatically with the public under stressful situations at all times.

License/Certification Required: Possession of a valid California Driver's License by date of appointment. Driving is required for this position.

Supplemental Information This is a part-time position usually averaging 20 hours per week. A minimum number of hours is not guaranteed. IMPORTANT APPLICATION INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTION Applications will be accepted until Tuesday, August 18, 2026 at 5:00PM.

Applicants are encouraged to apply early. Applications will not be accepted after this deadline. The selection process may include, but is not limited to, an oral interview.