Fire Captain - Recruit Training Officer

Applications are now being accepted for the temporary assignment of Fire Captain - Recruit Training Officer (RTO). This opportunity is open exclusively to qualified Fire Captains within the Avondale Fire & Medical Department who are not on probation. The work schedule is typically a 40-hour-per-week position, with some scheduling flexibility at management's discretion to meet organizational objectives. The Recruit Training Officer (RTO) supports the mentoring, coaching, and instruction of Firefighter Recruits and is assigned to the Glendale Regional Public Safety Training Center (GRPSTC). Personnel in this position may also serve as needed to provide coverage for equally ranked positions within the Fire & Medical Department’s Operations Division. The flexibility of the position assignment provides staffing coverage opportunities and the individual assigned to this position continued tactical experience to benefit the individual and the organization.

Applications are now being accepted for the temporary assignment of Fire Captain - Recruit Training Officer (RTO). This opportunity is open exclusively to qualified Fire Captains within the Avondale Fire & Medical Department who are not on probation.

The work schedule is typically a 40-hour-per-week position, with some scheduling flexibility at management's discretion to meet organizational objectives.

The Recruit Training Officer (RTO) supports the mentoring, coaching, and instruction of Firefighter Recruits and is assigned to the Glendale Regional Public Safety Training Center (GRPSTC).

Serves as a liaison between GRPSTC and the Avondale Fire & Medical Department. Assists in the mentoring, coaching, and instruction of Firefighter Recruits assigned to GRPSTC . Sets a high standard of professionalism, integrity, accountability, responsibility, and teamwork.

Serves as a liaison between GRPSTC and the Avondale Fire & Medical Department.

Assists in the mentoring, coaching, and instruction of Firefighter Recruits assigned to GRPSTC .

Sets a high standard of professionalism, integrity, accountability, responsibility, and teamwork.

Active duty Fire Captain with the Avondale Fire & Medical Department.

Off probation by the time of appointment.

In excellent physical condition to fully participate in all physical components of the training academy alongside Firefighter Recruits, including skills training courses.

Desire to teach and train Firefighter Recruits at GRPSTC.

An overall rating of "meets" on the most recent annual evaluation. An individual rating of "not meets" in any category may exclude the candidate from the testing process.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to work at remote locations with minimal supervision.

Ability to manage multiple projects and meet established deadlines in coordination with the chain of command.

Demonstrated performance showing engagement in organizational activities and development outside of routine fire and medical operations.

Demonstrated ability to be independently accountable for the professional development of assigned crew.

Demonstrated performance that reflects alignment with the Vision, Mission, and Values of the Avondale Fire & Medical Department and the City of Avondale.

Panel Interview

Work Performance Review

Salary: The hourly pay for the Fire Training Captain position will be calculated in accordance with the most current Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Avondale and Avondale Professional Firefighters Local 3924 (Section 4.8 - 56 to 40-Hour Positions). The Fire Captain selected will be eligible to work operational shift staffing overtime as outlined in Administrative Directive 2025-001. Assignment Duration: The expected minimum duration of this assignment is approximately two (2) years of service within the Avondale Fire & Medical Department’s Professional Standards Division. The beginning of the two-year assignment is a date to be determined and anticipated to be during the month of January 2027.

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