Firefighter Position The City of Little Rock provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. City of Little Rock complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every work location. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. This position is designated as a safety/security sensitive position and is subject to random drug and alcohol screening.
JOB OBJECTIVE:
To protect the lives and property of citizens of Little Rock by responding to calls for firefighting or emergency rescue assistance. Please note the salary adjusts to a 56 Hour rate when recruits graduate ($51,513.28).Minimum Qualifications & Additional Requirements: In accordance with State of Arkansas Civil Service statutes, Little Rock Civil Service Commission Rules and Regulations and City of Little Rock Policies and Procedures, applicants for entry-level Firefighter positions must meet the criteria listed here.
Application Requirements:
Accepting online applications only.
Application and supplemental questions required by closing date.
All communication regarding application status will be sent to candidates via text message/email address listed on account.
A confirmation notice will be sent to the applicant's email address once the application has been submitted. It is recommended that applicants keep a copy of this notice as verification of application submission.
You may check your NeoGov inbox to review all notices sent to the email address associated with your applications.
Applicants may check application status for any position by logging into their account or by contacting Human Resources at (501) 371-4590 if they are having computer difficulties.
SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS:
If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation in the application and/or testing process, you must notify the City of LR Labor and Employee Relations Division PRIOR to the date of your written examination. The request may be made via email to HRLaborRelations@littlerock.gov. Military scheduling accommodations should be submitted via email to JCurtner@littlerock.gov.SELECTION PROCESS:STEP #1 - APPLICATION AND ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must submit applications and supplemental information questions on-line here. Supplemental questions will be used for eligibility screening for job requirements available for review here. STEP #2 - WRITTEN EXAM: Scheduling notices will be sent via email to all eligible candidates. These appointments are available on a first-come first served-basis. The written exams will be conducted on October 17th, 30th, and November 14th. (You must be invited to schedule and sign-up before you will be allowed to test.)
Location:
Willie Hinton Neighborhood Resource Center. Times of exams will be provided when scheduling exam.
Step #3 - PHYSICAL AGILITY TESTING: Candidates who pass the written exam will be eligible for the Physical Agility testing and will be notified via email. Testing will be administered at LRFD Training the week of December 7th-11th, 2026. Dates/times will be provided to eligible candidates via email. Please see the link below for a breakdown of the LRFD Physical ability test.
Step #4 - STRUCTURED INTERVIEWS: Interviews will be administered the month of February 2027. Dates/times will be provided to eligible candidates via email.
Step #5 - ELIGIBLE LIST: Candidates that successfully complete all steps of the hiring process will be placed on an eligible list ranked by composite score. These rankings will be used to select the candidates for the 2027 Fire Academy, tentative to begin March/April 2027.Additional information regarding the selection and hiring process is included in the candidate packet that will be sent to you via email after verifying eligibility. There is also additional information, to include a video of the Physical Agility Test on the Human Resources web page at www.littlerock.gov.BenefitsCITY OF LITTLE ROCK BENEFITSINSURANCECIGNA HEALTH PLAN(S) - Base Plan: Emp only:$0.00; Emp + Spouse: $216.10, Emp + Child(ren): $195.49; Family: $308.84.Buy-up 1 Plan:
Emp only: 38.10; Emp + Spouse: $296.11, Emp + Child(ren): $267.88; Family: $423.14.Buy-up 2Plan: Emp only: $51.83; Emp + Spouse: $324.93, Emp + Child(ren): $293.95; Family: $464.32.High-Deductible Health Plan: Emp only:0.00; Emp + Spouse: $203.33, Emp + Child(ren): $183.91; Family: $290.61.Four (4) plans to choose from: Base Plan; Buy-up 1 Plan, Buy-up 2 Plan or High Deductible - Base Plan: $3,000 deductible (in network), $40 co-pay for PCP - $70 co-pay for specialist; Prescription co-pays: $0, $20, $40, $80 co-pay, $200 Rx deductible for Tier 2, 3, 4Buy-up 1 Plan: $2,000 deductible (in network), $30 co-pay for PCP - $60 co-pay for specialist; Prescription co-pays: $15, $45, $70, $70 copay; no additional Rx deductible.
Buy-up 2 Plan: $1,000 deductible (in network), $25 co-pay for PCP - $50 co-pay for specialist; Prescription co-payments: $15, $45, $70, $70 copay; no additional Rx deductible.
High-Deductible Plan: $2,500 deductible (in network), Prescriptions: Tier 1 10% after deductible; Tier 2 20% after deductible; Tier 3 30% after deductible; Tier 4 $80 co-pay after deductibleDELTA DENTAL INSURANCE - Base Plan Emp: $0; Family: $17.46. per pay period.
High Plan: Employee Only: $8.77; Family $44.38VISION (VSP) - Emp: $0.00; and Family $1.00 per pay period$0 deductible – co-pays and allowances; $10 co-pay for well vision exam (once every 12 months) plus $50 co-pay for materials, lens & frames or contact lens fitting & evaluation up to $60.$150 allowance for frames (once every 24-month frames/12-month lenses) Or – Elective Contact Lens - $105 allowance, Necessary Contact Lens $210 allowance once every 12 months.
OTHER PROVIDED INSURANCE:
Life Insurance –The Basic Life Benefit is 2x times your salary. Mid Managers and above is 3x your salary. The premium is 100% paid by the employer and is effective your hire date. Accidental Death & Dismemberment –The AD&D benefit is 1x your annual salary rounded to the next thousands of coverage. Long Term Disability–60% of salary continuance after 6-month elimination period.
RETIREMENTPENSION:
All full time, uniform employees - Retirement and disability benefits are provided through the State of Arkansas Local Police and Fire Retirement System (LOPFI) program. OTHER COMPENSATIONLONGEVITY PAY (provided to all employees) - Firefighters will receive longevity pay as follows: Five (5) dollars per month for each year of service up to and including the fifteenth (15th) year, Six (6) dollars per month for each year of service from the sixteenth (16th) year through the completed twenty-fifth (25th) year.
