Firefighter Cadet

Description The Round Rock Fire Department Entrance Examination is governed by the Local Government Code Chapter 143, the Civil Service Commission Rules, and the Meet & Confer Agreement with the Round Rock Firefighters Association.

The Round Rock Fire Department will be conducting a Civil Service examination in order to establish an eligibility list for hiring firefighters to be in effect for a period of one year or until the list has been exhausted, whichever occurs first.

Please note that theCivil Service Written Entrance Exam is scheduled forFriday, November 14, 2025, at 10:00 A.M., at theRound Rock Sports Center located at 2400 Chisholm Trail, Round Rock, TX 78681.

Candidates who successfully completed an application and meet the minimum requirements will receive an email confirmation inviting them to the Written Entrance Exam.

Please Note: Upon request, accommodations shall be provided to an applicant in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

An applicant who needs special arrangements shall submit a request in writing, five business days prior to the testing date, to the Civil Service Director @ . Attend the Round Rock Fire Department Training Academy and successfully complete the academy curriculum.

The pay listed will be earned while in the Academy.

An applicant may be certified in any or none of the following: Firefighter, EMT and/or Paramedic.

Applicants must upload a copy of following: * DD-214 or statement of service on letterhead signed by a commander or their designated representative, * Proof of any applicable certification(s) to include the highest level of firefighter certification from the Texas Commission on Fire Protection (i.e.

basic structural firefighter, intermediate, advanced or master). Proof of EMT, AEMT, or paramedic certification or license through the National Registry Certification or the Texas Department of State Health Services and made a passing grade on the examination.

* Transcript for the highest level of formal education from an accredited high school, college or university.

The applicant must receive a minimum passing score of seventy (70) percent on the written examination to move on in the hiring process.

An additional five (5) points shall be added to the examination grade of an applicant who served in the United States armed forces, received an honorable discharge, served a minimum of one hundred eighty (180) days of active duty in the armed forces of the United States of America as evidenced by a DD-214 or statement of service, and made a passing grade on the examination.

An additional five (5) points shall be added to the examination grade of an applicant who holds a paramedic certification or a license through the National Registry Certification of the Texas Department of State Health Services and made a passing grade on the examination.

An additional three (3) points shall be added to the examination grade of an applicant who holds an intermediate certification or license through the National Registry Certification or the Texas Department of State Health Services and made a passing grade on the examination.

An applicant cannot receive additional points from more than one of three (3) criteria above.

If an applicant qualifies for additional points for more than one of the criteria above, the applicant shall receive points from the criteria with the highest additional points.

Failure to upload the required documents with the application will result in loss of credit referenced above.

In addition, the required documents are a factor when determining tie-breakers* of those receiving the same grade on the entrance eligibility list.

For more information, please visit: RRFD Recruiting - City of Round Rock 2025 RRFD Job Interest Flyer Examples of Duties * Position requires comprehensive study of fire procedures, and all aspects of firefighting function, in preparation for becoming a certified Firefighter and/or obtaining EMT certification.

* Position requires continued daily attendance at the Fire Department Training Academy, successful completion of written tests, participation in physical fitness related activities as required by training academy and completing academic requirements to obtain Structure Fire Suppression certification through the Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) and EMT certification through the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS). Experience and Training * Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age to take the written exam and may not be forty (40) years of age or older at the start of employment.

* High school diploma or equivalent.

* Prior military service, if any, must have concluded with an honorable discharge and requires from DD-214 for verification.

Certificates and Licenses Required * Must possess, or have the ability to obtain, an appropriate valid Texas drivers' license and possess a driving record which meets current City auto liability insurance requirements.

* Be authorized to work in the United States.

Round Rock Fire Department Disqualifiers Please be advised that any of the following will disqualify an applicant from further consideration at any stage of the process: * Is unable to perform the essential functions of the position to which he/she seeks appointment, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Temporary disqualification based on circumstances.

* Has been convicted of conduct that constitutes a felony under the Texas Penal Code or equivalent Federal Law or Code of Uniform Military Justice.

Permanent Disqualification.

* Has admitted conduct that constitutes a felony under the Texas Penal Code, equivalent Federal Law, or equivalent Code of Military Justice.

Permanent Disqualification.

* Has been convicted of conduct that constitutes a Class A Misdemeanor under the Texas Penal Code, equivalent Federal law, or equivalent Code of Uniform Military Justice.

Permanent Disqualification.

* Has been convicted of conduct that constitutes a Class B Misdemeanor under the Texas Penal Code, equivalent Federal Law, or equivalent Code of Military Justice.

Temporary disqualification for a minimum of 60 months.

* Has admitted conduct that constitutes a Class A or Class B Misdemeanor under the Texas Penal Code, equivalent Code of Uniform Military Justice.

Temporary Disqualification for a minimum of 12 months.

* Has admitted to conduct involving a crime of moral turpitude or being known to habitually associate with those of questionable moral character.

Permanent Disqualification.

* Currently has pending criminal charges of any type or is on "deferred adjudication" for a criminal offense.

Temporary Disqualification.

* Has made a false statement in any material fact; withheld information, practiced or attempted to practice deception or fraud in his/her application, examination, background investigation, polygraph examination or medical examination.

Permanent Disqualification.

* Has failed to complete or satisfactorily meet the employment process requirement of the Fire Department including but not limited to, missed appointments, failure to return application packages, or other necessary paperwork, failure to promptly notify the Fire Department of changes in address or telephone numbers, or who otherwise fail to complete the application process.

Temporary Disqualification for a minimum of 12 months.

* Has failed to satisfactorily complete the oral interview process, including but not limited to any personal or automated interview process.

Temporary Disqualification for a minimum of 12 months.

* Has used illicit substance as indicated by the following guidelines: * Admission of illegal use of marijuana ten or less times (experimentation) within the last two years.

(Temporary Disqualification until two years has passed from last use.) * Admission of illegal use of marijuana more than ten times.

(Temporary Disqualification until five years has passed from last use.) * Admission of abuse or misuse of legally obtained prescription medication(s), or illegal use of a prescription medication(s) of another person.

Conduct involving the use abuse and/or misuse of prescription medication(s) will be considered on a case-by-case basis with consideration given to circumstances and elapsed time since last drug use.

(Permanent or Temporary Disqualification based on circumstances) * Admission of illegal use of felony grade substances as defined in the Texas Penal Code.

(Temporary Disqualification until ten years has passed since last use.) * Has a driving record incompatible with the safe operation of emergency vehicles, the required driving standards of the City of Round Rock Risk Management Department, or which present potential liabilities to the City of Round Rock.

* Three or more events (moving violations or preventable accidents) in the preceding thirty-six (36) months.

Temporary Disqualification.

* Reckless driving or similar conviction within preceding sixty (60) months.

Temporary Disqualification.

* Driving while intoxicated or under the influence of drugs within the preceding sixty (60) months.

Temporary Disqualification.

* Has been dismissed or resigned in lieu of dismissal from any employment for inefficiencies, delinquency, or misconduct.

Permanent or temporary Disqualification * Demonstrated poor maturity or judgment in the applicant's decision-making ability.

Permanent or Temporary Disqualification based on circumstances.

* Has a history of unstable work including, but not limited to, short terms of employment over the candidate's employment history; employment of an illegal occupation; termination of employment without appropriate notice; and dismissal for cause from employment; and/or dismissal from employment in a public safety position.

Permanent or Temporary Disqualification based on circumstances.

* Has failed to meet all legal requirements necessary for future licensing and certification as required by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection and the Texas Department of State Health Services.

Temporary Disqualification.

NOTE REGARDING DISQUALIFIERS: An applicant that is disqualified for any of the above-mentioned reasons will not be considered for a Firefighter position with the Round Rock Fire Department for a period of one year from the date the application was received by the Human Resource Department.

If the status an applicant's disqualifier has changed during the period, a written request explaining the change may be submitted to the Director of Training for reconsideration.

NOTE REGARDING TIE-BREAKERS Whenever two (2) or more applicants attain the same grade on the entrance eligibility list, the applicant with the highest raw test score prior to the addition of military services points shall be listed first.

If the score is still tied, the applicant listed first shall be based upon the following criteria in descending order of importance: (a) The applicant having completed the highest level of formal education from an accredited high school, college or university.

If the score is still tied, then (b) The applicant holding the highest level of firefighter certification from the Texas Commission on Fire Protection.

If the score is still tied, then (c) The applicant with the earliest date stamp and the earliest time stamp on his/her properly completed and submitted application.