City Of Jackson: Jackson Fire Department Partnering With Jobs For Jacksonians For Upcoming Job Fair

Jackson MS

17 February, 2022

1:14 PM

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Press release from the City of Jackson: 2022-02-17 For Immediate Release: February 17, 2022 Jackson Fire Department Partnering with Jobs for Jacksonians for Upcoming Job Fair (JACKSON, Miss.) – The Jackson Fire Department is partnering with the Jobs for Jacksonians program to host a job fair from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 23 at Sykes Community Center at 520 Sykes Road. Recruiters are hiring candidates interested in becoming a firefighter: Minimum Qualifications U.S. Citizenship/Naturalization 18 years of age or older Valid U.S. driver's license High school diploma or GED Must pass a drug screen Benefits Starting salary $32,000/yearly Paid academy training 100% paid medical Public Employees Retirement System of MS 9 days paid holiday leave time Promotion opportunities Overtime compensation Discounted college courses Due to COVID-19, the event will be abiding with local guidelines to ensure the safety of prospective applicants. Everyone must wear a face covering at all times. City of Jackson jobs The City of Jackson continues to hire for a wide range of positions. Interested applicants can find a listing of job openings at the following link on the City's website:https://www.jacksonms.gov/departments/humanl-resource/ Jobs for Jacksonians is an initiative created to provide accessible information about employment opportunities for Jackson residents. The program also offers an array of services and training opportunities to assist job-seekers. In addition to recruiting sessions, the program offers job readiness workshops, job search/placement assistance, and an annual job fair. Other services, such as assistance with writing a professional resume, leadership/professional development, and interviewing techniques, are available as well. For more information, contact Jonathan Barnett at 601-960-0377 or [email protected] Translate This press release was produced by the City of Jackson. The views expressed here are the author's own.