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Full-time Captain

South Berkeley Fire District
  • Summerville, SC
  • $22.11 Per Hour
2 days ago

Job Description

Position Summary

The South Berkeley Fire District is accepting applications for a Performance Assessment Center for the position of Full-Time Captain. This position is responsible for the supervising on duty personnel assigned to their shift, performing incident command responsibilities in the absence of a Chief-level officer, safe and efficient operation of fire apparatus, emergency response activities, and supporting the district’s mission of protecting life and property.

Candidates must attach a cover letter and an updated professional resume to the application. The position will remain open until filled.

Shift Schedule: 48 hours on/96 hours off

Compensation

  • Annual Equivalent: $22.11/hour or $64,561.20 (before built-in overtime and holiday pay) depending on qualifications.
  • Additional compensation includes built-in overtime and holiday pay.

Benefits

  • Employee Health Insurance
  • Participation in South Carolina Police Officers Retirement System (SC PORS)
  • Vacation Leave
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Ongoing training and professional development

Minimum Qualifications

  • NFPA Fire Officer I or equivalent and all pre-requisite courses:
    • NFPA Firefighter II or equivalent
    • NFPA Fire Instructor I or equivalent
    • Valid CPR/First Aid or Emergency Medical Responder Certification (equivalent or greater)
  • NIMS ICS 100, 200, 700, 800 or equivalent
  • ICS 300
  • Building Construction for Company Officers or equivalent
  • Emergency Vehicle Driver Training (EVDT) including the following courses:
    • Pump Operations I and II or equivalent
    • Aerial Operations or equivalent
  • Successful completion of the Performance Assessment Center (PAC), which will be administered in four sections:

  • Written Exam

    • In-Box

    • Command Scenario

    • Panel Interview

The grading and points overview will be explained at the mandatory PAC Review

  • The dress code for all assessment functions, including the PAC Review, is business casual attire.

  • Successful completion of physical agility test (given at PAC Review).

Applicants may submit if they are missing no more than two required courses. Applicants must have Fire Officer I.

Equivalencies will be reviewed by the Deputy Chief of Administration for approval.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

  • Initial Incident Commander (IC) for multi-company responses; size-ups, strategy/tactics execution, dynamic risk management, and firefighter safety.

  • Mentoring, crew cohesion, progressive discipline, performance evaluations, conflict resolution, and maintaining station culture and readiness.

  • Training documentation, SOP/SOG adherence, NERIS reporting, facility/apparatus maintenance tracking, and policy compliance.

  • Fireground accountability, strict safety enforcement, health and wellness advocacy, and mitigating departmental exposure to operational hazards.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate must be able to balance company-level command with high-level administrative leadership and seamless cultural integration across legacy operational boundaries. Captains are expected to serve as role models in operational excellence and safety.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The South Berkeley Fire District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status under applicable law.

All applicants will be subject to a background check and E-Verify.




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Numbers & Facts

LocationSummerville, SC

Skills

  • CPR Certificationunmatched
  • Conflict Resolutionunmatched
  • Constructionunmatched
  • Emergency Responseunmatched
  • Firefightingunmatched
  • First Aidunmatched
  • Health Insuranceunmatched
  • Integrated Circuits (ICs)unmatched
  • Leadershipunmatched
  • Legalunmatched
  • Mentoringunmatched
  • National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)unmatched
  • People Managementunmatched
  • Performance Analysisunmatched
  • Performance Reviewsunmatched
  • Pumpsunmatched
  • Risk Managementunmatched
  • Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
  • Training/Teachingunmatched
  • Vehicle Drivingunmatched

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