Firefighter Paramedic

Firefighter Paramedic

Salary

$81,390.00 Annually

Location

10405 Corporate Drive Sugar Land, TX

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

2400315

Department

Fire-EMS

Opening Date

06/17/2026

Closing Date

7/10/2026 5:00 PM Central

• Description
• Benefits

The City of Sugar Land is seeking people committed to public service with a passion to be challenged by an organization's desire to be trailblazing. The Fire Department is currently recruiting for Firefighter-Paramedic.

Why Should You Join Our Team?

We are a full-service Fire-EMS department located approximately 20 miles southwest of downtown Houston that invests in our team and offers real opportunities for career growth. We offer great benefits and perks available on your first day of employment, including: City-subsidized health benefits; life and disability insurance; a variety of voluntary benefits; a robust pension plan with TMRS to set you up for a fulfilling retirement; Paid Parental Leave, potential Wellness Day off with pay, and a fantastic group of people to work with.

We work hard, train hard and like to have fun at work. Our culture is important to us as we continue to build on the fire family feel within our workforce.

Our firefighters get to enjoy a number of different disciplines. We offer a state-of-the-art in city training facility, with future expansion planned to include live-fire training buildings. Did we mention we have a bike team, technical rescue, ATVs, radically advanced medical response, department podcasts, and more. Our goal is to provide exceptional support to our team members as they deliver premier service to our community.

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Summary of Duties

Under direct supervision of a Lieutenant, this position will perform technical work providing fire suppression, rescue operations and appropriate patient care including ambulance transportation at the scenes of emergency situations. Firefighter Paramedics are assigned to shift work (after successful On-Boarding); currently a 48-hour shift on duty with 96 hours scheduled off between tours.

Firefighter Paramedic workloads include rotations between ambulance and fire unit assignments. Duties are performed under emergency conditions and frequently involve considerable personal hazard while responding to fire alarms and emergency medical calls.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• 18 years of age

Formal Education

• High School diploma or equivalent.

Relatable Work Experience

• None

Training (License and/or Certification) REQUIRED:

• Valid Driver's License
• Valid State of Texas Class B or CDL Driver's License (required prior to operating fire apparatus)
• Current Firefighter certification from Texas Commission on Fire Protection
• Current TDSHS (Texas Department of State Health Services) EMS (Paramedic) Certification or License
• Must be able to successfully pass Emergency Services Job Task Simulation Test (prior to going on shift)
• Must pass NFPA Physical when administered.
• Must complete and pass each step of the selection process.

APPLICATIONS must include the following:

• Entire Application must be completed. Go to http://www.sugarlandtx.gov/885/Job-Opportunities scroll to the list of open positions and select Firefighter Paramedic.
• Attach proof of Firefighter Certification and Paramedic Certification or License to application.
• Completed and fully notarized Background Investigation Packet & Waivers which may be found at http://www.sugarlandtx.gov/673/SLFD-Careers- Fillable PDF must be printed, notarized, completed and brought to Physical Readiness Testing with supporting documentation including passport photos.

Note: Incomplete Applications will be rejected and cause an applicant not to move forward with the process.

OUT OF STATE APPLICANTS:

Texas Department of State Health Services requires State of Texas EMS Certification to practice in Texas. Effective November 25, 2022, Texas will no longer authorize Medical Directors to allow National Registry certifications in lieu of obtaining TDSHS certifications, so TDSHS certifications will be required for all personnel moving forward. To obtain reciprocity, visit https://www.dshs.state.tx.us/emstraumasystems/stdrecip.shtm.

HIRING PROCESS:

Process is geared to assist candidates to prepare and anticipate dates for all activity involved in the entire process. Go to http://www.sugarlandtx.gov/673/SLFD-Careers to view calendar.

Components of the Hiring Process are pre-set with dates and locations. Candidates must anticipate and prepare their schedules to be available. Portions of the process are in-person, some items will be via email, and we consistently communicate with you via primary phone number and email provided.

Successful candidates will be required to pass a Job Task Simulation Test at the end of onboarding.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Starting salary: $81,390 Annually + $6,000 Paramedic Certification pay. If qualified, there is also Education Pay, Assignment Pay and excellent benefits. Offers of employment are contingent upon the results of a pre-employment controlled substance screening, criminal conviction background assessment, and a physical examination.

Benefits At-A-Glance:

• City-subsidized Medical and Dental Insurance with a variety of plan options;
• City-paid Basic Life Insurance @ 1x your annual salary and Long-term Disability;
• Voluntary Vision, Supplemental Life Coverage (for you and your family), Aflac indemnity plans such as Accident, Cancer, Hospitalization and Critical Illness, Short Term Disability and pre-paid legal benefits through Legal Shield;
• 9 paid holidays and up to 3 floating holidays to use at your discretion;
• A generous vacation package with accruals starting on day 1;
• Paid sick leave;
• Paid Parental Leave
• A robust pension plan with TMRS includes your 7% contribution with 2:1 match by the City;
• You won't contribute to Social Security, but you can further your retirement income by contributing to a Deferred Compensation (457b) plan;
• Longevity pay for each month of service after your first 13 months of employment;
• On-site Wellness facilities and programming (mind, body spirit & financial preparedness); and
• Access to multiple mental health benefits and resources, including a robust EAP.

About the City of Sugar Land

The City of Sugar Land, a municipality with a population of 111,026, provides the highest quality of affordable services to meet the needs of its residents. Master-planned communities and welcoming neighborhoods enhance home values and create a sense of belonging. The community offers outstanding schools, libraries, parks, museums, restaurants, entertainment venues, and other resources that make Sugar Land a great place to work, live and raise a family. Sugar Lands aggressive economic development program has created a business-friendly environment, and numerous high-profile regional and international corporations have chosen Sugar Land as their corporate home. Sugar Land is also home to an award-winning regional airport and multiple civic organizations for those interested in the community and government.

We are proud to have been named one of the Top 50 places to live in the United States by The Press of Atlantic City and the Top 25 Best Places to Live for Families by Fortune Magazine. We hire people based on their potential, not just their experience. We have an informal work environment but are serious about what we do. We believe that happy, diverse and talented employees add value to the City. We do our best to hire friendly, professional people who work hard and play well with others. We also promote a healthy work-life balance and personal development.

Our success is achieved by the courage to do things differently and accept that failure will occur on the path to innovation.

The City of Sugar Land is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

CITY OF SUGAR LANDs OVERVIEW OF EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

• Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS)

Employee contribution: 7%

City matches 2:1 with 5-year vesting

Retirement Eligibility:

1) Age 60 + vested; or

2) 20 years of service, any age

• HOLIDAYS

The City recognizes 10 Holidays per calendar year, which includes one floating Holiday. In lieu of a floating holiday,

firefighters will receive September 11th, Patriot Day, as a fixed holiday.

• VACATION - Other than Public Safety

0 -2nd Year 10 days per year

3 -10 Years 15 days per year

11+ Years 20 days per year

• VACATION - Public Safety

First Year 10 days per year

2-10 Years 15 days per year

11+ Years 20 days per year

• SICK LEAVE - Other than Firefighters

8 hours per month, to a maximum of 1,040 hours

• SICK LEAVE - Shift Firefighters

12 hours per month, to a maximum of 1,456 hours

• SICK LEAVE INCENTIVE PROGRAM

Annual conversion of sick leave to vacation

Sick Days Used from 01/01 to 12/31 Eligible Sick Days for Conversion

1 day or less taken 3 days

Up to 2 ½ days 2 days

More than 2 ½ days and up to 4 days 1 day

More than 4 days 0 day

• LONGEVITY PAY

After one year of employment, employees will receive an annual payment of $4.00 per month of employment with the City for the first 25 years of continuous employment (maximum of $1,200 annually). Qualified employees receive longevity payments each December.

• 125 CAFETERIA PLAN

Premium contributions for the medical and dental plans as well as Flexible Spending Accounts and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts are available to all full-time employees through this arrangement.

• GROUP HEALTH & DENTAL

The City contributes to employee and dependent coverage in the HMO, HDHP and dental plans offered.

Medical HSA KelseyCare Gold KelseyCare Blue Employee Only $101.44 $19.56 $0.00 EE + Spouse $346.60 $144.55 $96.48 EE + Child(ren) $257.51 $106.09 $66.79 EE + Family $454.39 $202.24 $141.00 Dental DPPO DHMO Employee Only $7.35 $3.14 EE + Spouse $18.49 $5.89 EE + Child(ren) $17.90 $8.45 EE + Family $31.41 $10.33 Vision Plan Employee Only $7.35 EE + Spouse $18.49 EE + Child(ren) $17.90 EE + Family $31.41

• VISION CARE PLAN

Employees can voluntarily elect to purchase vision care insurance for themselves and their eligible dependents.

• AFLAC PLANS

Employees can voluntarily elect to purchase through payroll deduction: Accident, Cancer, Critical Illness, and Hospital policies for themselves and their eligible dependents. (Rates are age-banded. Employee must contact representative directly for rates and enrollment.)

• BASIC LIFE and AD&D

The City provides all employees annual salary of life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) coverage of one-time annual salary with a minimum of $50,000.

• LONG TERM DISABILITY

The City provides employees with Long Term Disability in the amount of 60% of your salary (depending on position category) to a maximum of $7,500 per month. Benefits begin after 90 days of disability and may continue to Social Security Normal Retirement Age (SSNRA) if you qualify. LTD is designed to replace a reasonable portion of your income in case of

serious injury or sickness whether on or off the job. Benefits will be offset by any payments from SS, Workers Comp and other income offsets.

• SUPPLEMENTAL LIFE and AD&D

Employees can elect supplemental life insurance and AD&D coverage up to $750,000 for themselves and up to $250,000 for their spouse; as well as $15,000 of life insurance for child(ren).

• SHORT TERM DISABILITY

This optional benefit allows employees to receive 70% of their weekly salary, to a maximum of $1,500 per week (tax free), following either Option A: a 30-calendar day elimination period; or Option B: a 7-calendar (injury) or 14-calendar (illness) elimination period, for a maximum of 90-calendar days from on-set per qualifying incident.

• PRE-PAID LEGAL PLAN

Employees can voluntarily elect to participate in a legal access/assistance plan at a base cost of $7.87 per pay period. Optional plans are also available. (Employee must contact representative directly for rates and enrollment.)

• DEFERRED COMPENSATION

Employees are allowed to contribute to this optional program at a minimum set by the plan administrator and a maximum set annually by the IRS. Currently the City contracts with 2 administrators for this program: Dearborn & Creggs ($50 per month minimum contribution); and ICMA-RC ($1.00 per month min. contribution). The maximum contribution for 2023 is $19,500

and $6,500 for age 50 + catch-up.

• CREDIT UNIONS

Houston Federal Credit Union: (866) OUR-HFCU

Brazos Valley Schools Credit Union: (855) 391-2149

• EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE

The EAP is designed to provide employees and their dependents with professional, cost-effective assistance in resolving difficult personal problems. Individual, voluntary involvement in the EAP is confidential. The Citys EAP administrator is Alliance Work Partners (AWP) at 1-800-343-3822. Registration code: AWP-COSL-3822

Employer City of Sugar Land

Address 2700 Town Center Blvd., N

Sugar Land, Texas, 77479

Phone (281) 275-2735

Website http://www.sugarlandtx.gov