Employment Process for Firefighters

The City of Sanford is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We pledge to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, status as a parent, family medical history or genetic information, national origin, political affiliation, disability (physical or mental), age, military service, or other non-merit-based factors.

The Online Employment Application is designed to assist the fire department in evaluating your qualifications for the position for which you are applying. Please read the job opportunities position description carefully to be sure your background meets the requirements of the position. A resume may not be submitted for a complete application but may be included to supplement the application.

To ensure consideration of your application, it must be received in the City of Sanford Human Resources Department no later than 5 p.m. on the closing date.

The City of Sanford reserves the right to re-advertise positions or to delay or cancel the filling of a position.

If you need special assistance in the employment process, please let us know.

Application Tips

Applications must be completed online.

Applications and accompanying documents should be typed or printed legibly. Applications should be completed fully and provide sufficient description of prior work experience. Be sure to electronically sign your application.

Be sure to complete the "Position Applied For" section on the front of your application to assure correct consideration of your application.

Employment Eligibility Verification

As a condition of employment, individuals hired by the City of Sanford are required to present proof of identity and of their eligibility to work in the United States. The City of Sanford participates in the United States Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program. The E-Verify program is an internet-based employment eligibility verification system operated by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Please use the links below to view important information when applying to work with the City of Sanford:

E-Verify Notice - English (PDF) or Spanish (PDF)
Right to Work Notice - English (PDF) or Spanish (PDF)

Background Investigation and Driving Record Standard

A background investigation will be conducted on the successful candidate which will be job-related and consistent with business necessity for the position, and may include an inquiry into an employee or applicant’s criminal and driving history; education; previous employment/job experience; knowledge, skills and abilities; credentials or licensure; character; physical fitness; and other qualifications as required for the position in the service of the City.

Unless required by local, state, and/or federal law, a record of conviction will not automatically exclude a candidate from employment consideration.

The minimum driving record standard to qualify for employment consideration for all job classifications requiring a valid North Carolina Driver's license is described in Driving Record Standard For Applicant (PDF). Departments may elect to enforce more stringent driving record requirements as in the case with the Police and Fire Departments.

Benefits Summary

The City offers an excellent comprehensive benefit package. Please use the link below to obtain a brief summary of our benefits program.

• Benefits Summary