Lateral Transfer Firefighter

City of Owensboro | Owensboro, KY

Date Posted: 1/21/2026 10:15:38 AM

Description:

This is a full-time position, generally working 7:00 a.m.–7:00 a.m. per designated shift (i.e., 24 hours on, 48 hours off). Designated work hours are subject to change on a permanent or temporary basis and include working first shift, second shift, third shift, weekends, and holidays. Relocation is not provided. TO BE CONSIDERED FOR LATERAL TRANSFER FIREFIGHTER, YOU MUST HAVE BEEN EMPLOYED WITHIN THE PAST 12 MONTHS AS A FULL-TIME FIREFIGHTER WITH ANOTHER FIRE DEPARTMENT. PLEASE READ THE BELOW INFORMATION BEFORE APPLYING TO ENSURE YOU MEET OUR REQUIREMENTS.

JOB SKILLS/REQUIREMENTS: The City of Owensboro, at its discretion, may accept lateral transfers of firefighters from other agencies at any time, if such applicants meet the following criteria. Such candidates are not required to participate in the competitive testing process. Lateral transfers shall be limited to firefighters who have successfully completed and maintained the following training and certifications:

• IFSAC Firefighter I
• IFSAC Firefighter II
• IFSAC Hazardous Materials Awareness
• IFSAC Hazardous Materials Operations
• NREMT–Basic and/or ability to reciprocate with Kentucky Board of EMS for EMT-Basic certification
• Candidates for lateral transfer must have at least two consecutive years full-time paid firefighter experience.

Current CPAT cards are required at the time of hire for out-of-state applicants and for in-state applicants who are not members of a fire department that participates in the incentive program. A successful out-of-state applicant is required to convert training to Kentucky State Fire Rescue Training and Kentucky Board of EMS requirements. If considered, and/or if offered a position, prior to hire, lateral transfers shall satisfactorily complete the following, but not limited to:

• Comprehensive background checks, including but not limited to, polygraph, criminal, employment, and personal references, motor vehicle records
• Oral interview
• Post-offer, pre-employment drug screen, physical exam, psychological evaluation, and any other necessary medical evaluations/screenings must be satisfactorily completed.

Salary Information: $16.8876/hr to $23.8415/hr (25-yr. scale); Lateral pay based on years of service
Application Deadline: 12/19/2026

TO APPLY: Visit www.owensboro.org. Click on “Join Our Team” and the position link. Click Apply. First-time users need to create an account as instructed. If you have any questions or wish to confirm receipt of your application, contact Human Resources at (270) 687-8540 or toll-free (888) 616-8540. Hearing impaired, call TDD/Voice (270) 687-4459. The City of Owensboro is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. EEO/AA-M/F/V/D You may request ADA accommodation by calling (270) 687-8542.

Elaine Timmel
HR Administrative Aide
101 E. 4th St.
Owensboro, KY 42303