A Fire Chief manages the operation of a fire station and leads teams of firefighters at the site of a fire. A Fire Marshall leads safety inspections of buildings to ensure compliance with local fire codes, and leads investigations to determine the cause of a fire.
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Position range in Texas $22.16 - $36.58 Per hour Deputy Fire Marshall -Grayson County
Texas Association of Counties
Occupation:
Fire Inspectors and Investigators
Location:
SHERMAN, TX - 75090
Job Type:
Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment, Rotating Shift
Posted:
05/28/2026
Positions available: 1
Source:
WorkInTexas
Web Site:
WorkInTexas
Onsite /
Remote:
Work onsite all of the time
Updated:
05/31/2026
Expires:
06/27/2026
Job #: 17019941
Job Requirements and Properties
Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Work Onsite
Full Time Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent Experience
24 Month(s) DL
Required Language
English, Well Schedule
Full Time Job Type
Regular Duration
Permanent Employment Shift
Rotating Shift Public Transit
Available Benefits Help for .
Position:
Deputy Fire Marshal Department:
Fire Marshal's Office
Salary Range:
$65,000 - $74,000 annually, based on experience and certifications
Duties:
Under general supervision of the Fire Marshal, the Deputy Fire Marshal will provide technical assistance in the prevention of fires through public education, conducting commercial fire inspections, acceptance tests of fire protection systems, inspections of annually permitted occupancies and requested residential properties to ensure compliance with the Grayson County Fire Code. This position will review plan submittals for new construction, issue permits and certificates of compliance. In addition to the duties listed above, the Deputy Fire Marshal conducts and coordinates investigations into fires, explosives, hazardous materials incidents, environmental crimes and regulations in the unincorporated area of Grayson County. During critical incidents, may respond to emergency calls for service to assist Fire Department personnel and other public safety agencies as directed. This position serves as essential personnel and, if necessary is expected to respond 24 hours of the day.
Requirements & Qualifications:
High School Diploma or equivalent, required. Associate Degree or higher in Fire Science, Fire Protection, Criminal Justice or related field preferred. Two to Five years of fire service and/or Criminal Law Enforcement preferred. Experience as a Plans Examiner, Fire Investigator, Fire Inspector, Fire Fighter and Environmental Crimes Investigator is preferred. Current Basic or higher Texas Peace Officer License. (TCOLE)
Current Basic or higher Fire and/or Arson Investigator License. (TCFP) Current Basic or higher Fire Plans Examiner, Fire Inspector License. (TCFP)
Life Safety Educator, Instructor Certification.
TCFP & TCOLE
Basic or higher Fire Marshal Certification. (TCFP)
Hazardous Materials Technician Certification. (TCFP)
IS-100, IS-200, IS-700 and IS-800 Certifications.
Structural Firefighter Certification. (TCFP)
Emergency Medical Technician Basic or higher. (DSHS)
Valid Class C Texas Driver's License. Any combination of education, experience, certifications and licenses will be considered. If hired without the following certifications, you will be required to acquire within the first year of employment and maintain the following certifications: Texas Commission on Fire Protection, Fire Inspector, Plans Examiner & Fire/Arson Investigator.
Benefits:
Excellent employer paid health insurance, vacation, sick leave, retirement plan and paid holidays.