Firefighter Recruit

City of Gulfport

📍 Gulfport, MS, United States

Full-time other-general Posted February 25, 2026

Job Description

Firefighter Recruit

City of Gulfport, Mississippi


Department: 290 – Fire

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Salary Range: $39,590.20 - $49,657.32

Per Mississippi State Statute 21-31-63: Any applicant for a position of any kind under civil service must be a citizen of the United States and an elector of the county in which he resides and must meet only such bona fide occupational residency requirements as may be determined by the civil service commission or the governing authority of the municipality.


Position Overview:
The Firefighter Recruit position is an entry-level, probationary role with the Gulfport Fire Department. Individuals selected for this position must meet all requirements and be accepted for employment in accordance with the City of Gulfport Civil Service Rules and Regulations. Applicants for the Firefighter Recruit position are required to successfully complete a multi-step selection process, which includes passing...