Probationary Firefighter

$33.28 Per Hour DOE (Depends on Experience) Position range in Lubbock County $19.45 - $25.94 Per hour Probationary Firefighter

CITY OF LUBBOCK

Occupation:

Firefighters

Location:

Lubbock, TX - 79403

Job Type:

Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment

Posted:

06/04/2026 Positions available: 1

Source:

WorkInTexas

Web Site:

WorkInTexas Onsite /

Remote:

Work onsite all of the time

Updated:

06/07/2026

Expires:

07/04/2026 Job #: 17023264 Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. We Hire Vets Employers whose workforce is composed of at least 10 percent military veterans are eligible to receive a "We Hire Vets" employer recognition decal to proudly display on their storefront, an decal. Work Onsite Full Time Education High School Diploma or Equivalent Age 18 and up Schedule Full Time Job Type Regular Duration Permanent Employment Public Transit Available Benefits Help for . Applications must be submitted online at www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lubbock. Jobs close at 5:00 p.m. on the closing date posted on the City website. For a complete list of job openings with the City of Lubbock please visit www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Lubbock. Summary

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Starting Salary:

$33.284 hourly || $2,662.72 biweekly || $69,230.72 annually•The City of Lubbock will accept applications for the Probationary Firefighter positions between Tuesday, March 31, 2026 through Friday, July 3, 2026. All applications for this exam are completed online and must be received by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, July 3, 2026. The Probationary Firefighter Entrance Exam will be given on Saturday, July 18, 2026 at the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center located at 1501 Mac Davis Lane, Lubbock, TX at 8:30 a.m. All applicants should plan to arrive at 7:30 a.m.; doors will close at 8:30 a.m. (no exceptions). A valid, government-issued photo identification is required for admittance to the exam.

Job Qualifications:

Must be at least 18 years old at the time of the written exam; and not have reached your 36th birthday at the time of hire. Must have a high school diploma or equivalent. Must be a citizen of the United States or a veteran with permanent legal resident status, honorably discharged with two years of service. All applicants who wish to receive Honorable Discharge Credit for service in the Armed Forces of the United States must provide proof of an Honorable Discharge (e.g., DD Form 214 Service 2, DD Form 214 Member 4, or DD Form 214 Service 7). Any discharge, by whatever name known, that includes language other than "Honorable Discharge" is not acceptable for this credit. Applicants who possess a DD-214, or any of the following applicable certifications, must submit proof via email to promofire@mylubbock.us no later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday, July 3, 2026. Applicants who do not have these certifications will not have their hire eligibility impacted.

Acceptable Documents include:

DD Form 214 indicating an Honorable Discharge from military service Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) Paramedic certification Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) Basic Structural Firefighter (or higher) certification Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) EMT-Basic or Advanced EMT certification Please do NOT attach or include any other forms or documentation that is not included in the above Acceptable Documents list. The Entry Level Firefighter Exam is a general knowledge, multiple-choice exam. Candidates are allowed three (3) hours to complete the exam but may finish earlier. The test will identify those candidates who have the essential basic skills necessary to perform successfully as a Probationary Firefighter.

YOU DO NOT NEED TO MEMORIZE ANY MATERIAL FOR THIS EXAM.

The test consists of mathematics, reading comprehension, writing, reasoning, and map reading. A study guide is available here or at http://www.mylubbock.us Departments > Fire Rescue > Careers > Applicant Downloads for your review.

NOTE:

SECTIONS OF THE APPLICATION MARKED IN RED DO NOT NEED TO BE COMPLETED. THIS INCLUDES

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HISTORY, CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES, SKILLS, AND REFERENCES.

Questions concerning the application process, DD214s, or the written exam should be directed to the Civil Service Director, Elizabeth Lara, at 806-775-2277 or ELara@mylubbock.us. For any other questions, please contact Fire Division Chief Kevin Ivy at 806-775-2649 or KIvy@mylubbock.us. Applicants must pass the Entry Level Firefighter Exam before taking the Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT). The CPAT will be held at a later date. •The Eligibility List created as a result of this examination will be effective from July 18, 2026 through July 18, 2027, unless exhausted before that date. •Pending Civil Service Commission approval.