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Littleton, CO

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Littleton, CO · On-site

$68 - $84/hr

As a Littleton Police Officer, you are enrolled in Defined Benefit Retirement Plan and Death and Disability Plan through the financially secure Fire & Police Pension Association of Colorado (FPPA)

Littletongov

Police Officer Recruit

Littleton, CO · On-site

$76K/yr

As a Littleton Police Officer, you are enrolled in Defined Benefit Retirement Plan and Death and Disability Plan through the financially secure Fire & Police Pension Association of Colorado (FPPA)

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How much do fire police jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for fire police in the United States is $68,582.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $58,500.00 and $84,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a fire police?

Fire Police are specially trained members of a fire department who assist at emergency scenes by directing traffic, securing incident areas, and ensuring the safety of firefighters and the public. While they may not fight fires directly, their role is crucial in maintaining order and allowing emergency personnel to do their jobs safely. Fire Police are often volunteers and may be granted certain legal authorities, depending on the state or locality. Their responsibilities can also include crowd control, scene lighting, and assisting with evacuations during emergencies.

How do fire police balance their dual responsibilities of traffic control and emergency scene safety during incidents?

Fire Police often find themselves managing both traffic control and ensuring the safety of emergency responders at incident scenes. This requires quick decision-making, strong communication skills, and the ability to coordinate closely with fire crews and law enforcement. They must remain alert to changing conditions, reroute vehicles efficiently, and establish safe perimeters around the scene. Balancing these responsibilities can be challenging, but it is vital for maintaining order and protecting both the public and emergency personnel during critical incidents.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a fire police officer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Fire Police Officer, you generally need a solid understanding of traffic control, emergency response protocols, and often completion of specialized Fire Police or law enforcement training. Familiarity with radios, emergency signaling devices, and incident management systems is typically required. Strong communication, situational awareness, and the ability to stay calm under pressure are essential soft skills in this role. These abilities are crucial for ensuring public and responder safety, maintaining order at emergency scenes, and supporting effective emergency operations.

What is the difference between Fire Police vs Firefighter?

AspectFire PoliceFirefighter
Required CertificationsFire Police certification, basic law enforcement or traffic control trainingFirefighter certification, EMT or paramedic license, firefighting training
Work EnvironmentTraffic control, crowd management, assisting at fire scenesActive firefighting, rescue operations, emergency medical services
Employer & Industry UsageFire departments, law enforcement agencies, emergency servicesFire departments, emergency response agencies

Fire Police primarily focus on traffic control, crowd management, and scene safety during emergencies, requiring law enforcement or traffic control training. Firefighters are responsible for extinguishing fires, rescuing victims, and providing emergency medical care, with specialized firefighting certifications. While both roles work within fire departments and emergency services, their duties and required credentials differ significantly.

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Infographic showing various Fire Police job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 62% Full Time, and 38% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $68,582 per year, or $33 per hour.

FULL-TIME POLICE & FIRE DISPATCH

City of Macedonia

Macedonia, OH • On-site

$29.84 - $36.14/hr

Full-time

Dental, Vision, PTO

Posted 17 days ago

Job description

CITY OF MACEDONIA, OHIO
CIVIL SERVICE COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION
FULL-TIME POLICE & FIRE DISPATCH
Accrued time transfers for laterals with Police & Fire dispatch experience
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY
Applications Available:
Macedonia City Center, 9691 Valley View Road & City's website:
https://www.macedonia.oh.us/departments/human-resources
MUST SUBMIT COMPLETED, NOTARIZED (not the general employment application)
Open Period for Accepting Applications:
Completed, notarized applications accepted via e-mail, mail, or hand-delivery no sooner than Friday, August 21, 2026
through Thursday, October 8, 2026. No application or scores will be accepted after 2:00pm on October 8, 2026.
Falsification of any part of an application will result in immediate disqualification. Completed applications,
whether e-mailed, mailed, or hand-delivered by applicant or applicant's representative must be received not later
than 2:00pm, on Thursday, October 8, 2026. E-mail applications to
Duties: Operating radio, answering and transmitting emergency (911) and non-emergency calls for Macedonia and
several other communities for police, fire and rescue calls and computer data entry (CAD). Applicants must be
willing to work shifts, weekends and holidays. (Shift differential: 2pm -10pm = $1.00; 10pm-6am=$1.50)
Salary Range: subject to collective bargaining agreement, currently $29.84-$36.14/hour, depending on prior
comparable police & fire dispatch experience. Other benefits: hospitalization, dental & vision insurance,
prescription coverage, 80 hours of vacation time after one year, 15 sick days per year, 14 holidays per year,
uniform allowance, and multi-jurisdictional bonus $2,000. Accrued time may be transferred.
Written Exam: Thursday, October 22, 2026 at 6:30pm, Macedonia City Center, Fire Department Training Room, lower level, 9691 Valley View Road, Macedonia, OH 44056. Use main entrance and take elevator down to lower level. Photo ID required.
Additional Credit with passing grade of 70%: Five (5) points for a minimum of one-year police & fire dispatching
experience; five (5) points for military service (must provide DD 214 stating honorable discharge on or before date
of written exam to receive credit).
Final review and certification of the eligibility list is at the sole discretion of the Macedonia Civil Service
Commission.
Eligible candidate(s) are required to take and pass psychological & polygraph tests. Other tests include
drug screening (periodic drug screening during employment required), background check, and personal interview
with the appointing authority. Eligible candidate(s) required to be a non-smoker and remain a non-smoker for
duration of employment.
By order of the Macedonia Civil Service Commission, Mike Hawkins, Chairman / Equal Opportunity Employer
Questions, please call 330.468.8341

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