Virginia Beach Hiring

Interest cards for the position of Recruit Firefighter will be accepted beginning in July 2005 for the next hiring process. Please scroll down for information on the firefighter applicant process.
SALARY LEVELS FOR 2004/2005

Recruit Firefighter $34,857.60-50,543.52
Certified Firefighter $36,622.32-53,102.40

The Virginia Beach Firefighter hiring process includes the following steps:

Stage 1

Preliminary Application Packet

Submit Authorization for Release of Information
Submit Criminal History Record Request
Submit Applicant Information Sheet
Purchase Test Preparation Manual
Stage 2

2 Written Tests
Stage 3

Notification of Results of Written Tests
Full Application Packet Mailed to Applicant

Complete Personal History Questionnaire and Employment Application
Provide Training Records and Certifications
Submit DMV Record Review
Stage 4

Turn in Full Application Packet
Physical Agility Test
Fingerprinting
Review of Personal History Questionnaire and Employment Application, DMV Record, and Criminal History Record
Stage 5

Establishment of Eligibility List
Stage 6

Polygraph
Background Investigation
Notification of Polygraph/Background Investigation Results
Stage 7

Interview
Complete Social Services Central Registry Form
Stage 8

Receive Conditional Offer of Employment Letter
Physical Exam
Psychological Exam
Stage 9

Receive Final Offer of Employment Letter
Recruit School

Additional information may be found at the link below
http://www.vbgov.com/dept/fire/caree...,14410,00.html

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