City of Downey

Administrative Intern (Temporary/Part-Time)

Administrative Intern

High school grad or equivalent; enrolled in college; 0+ related experience; basic computer skills; bilingual desirable.

Firefighter - Lateral (Paramedic Assignment - Must be a Paramedic at time of Appointment)

Firefighter

High school diploma or equivalent; California EMT-Paramedic license; valid California Class C driver license; CPAT/Biddle card; Basic Fire Academy certificate; 18+ years old; physical and background requirements.

Firefighter (Paramedic Assignment - Must be a Paramedic at time of Appointment)

High school graduate; at least 18; valid CA EMT; Paramedic certification or enrollment with graduation before paramedic skills assessment; CA driver license; CPAT/Biddle card; Basic Fire Academy status.

Public Safety Dispatcher (Full-Time & Temporary/Part-Time)

Public Safety Dispatcher

High school or equivalent; typing certification; 1 year dispatch experience desirable or 2 years clerical/public contact experience; POST Dispatcher Basic Certification within 1 year; bilingual skills desirable; valid transportation access.

Senior Code Enforcement Officer

Three years of municipal code enforcement experience; High school graduate; California driver’s license; POST 832; CACEO certifications preferred.

Principal Building Inspector

Experience as senior building inspector; 2 years at senior level or 6 years in municipal building inspection; California driver license; bilingual Spanish desirable; ICC certification preferred.

AUXILIARY FIREFIGHTER (VOLUNTEER)

AUXILIARY FIREFIGHTER

Volunteer auxiliary firefighter role requiring age 18+, CA driver license, CPR, EMT with CA county, Fire Academy completion, 2-year commitment, 24-hour shift.

City of Downey, CA

Ambulance Operator

EMT-1 license, valid CA driver license, BLS/CPR, ambulance driver certificate, CPAT or Biddle exam; high school graduate; basic knowledge of medical terminology and emergency procedures.

Lifeguard (Temporary/Part-Time - Seasonal)

Lifeguard

Temporary/Part-Time lifeguard with CPR/AED and Lifeguard certifications; must be 15.5+; 1 year lifeguard experience; available for 20-25 hrs/week; summer season.

Police Officer Recruit

High school diploma or equivalent; 21 years or older; lawfully authorized to work in the United States; no prior law enforcement experience required; willingness to attend POST Basic Academy.

Police Officer: Academy Trained/Current Enrollee

Police Officer

High school diploma or equivalent; CA P.O.S.T. Academy completion or current enrollment; no prior sworn experience required; 21+.

Police Officer - Lateral

CA POST-certified peace officer; high school diploma; 21+; valid CA driver license; ability to work weekends/evenings; pass background, medical, polygraph; eligible for lateral hire.

Title	Location	Date
Administrative Intern (Temporary/Part-Time) Part Time, Temporary · $37K-$39K/yr · 0+ YOE Downey, California, United States · Onsite	Downey, California, United States Onsite	Apr 29, 2026
Firefighter - Lateral (Paramedic Assignment - Must be a Paramedic at time of Appointment) Full Time · $106K-$132K/yr Downey, California, United States · Onsite	Downey, California, United States Onsite	Apr 14, 2026
Firefighter (Paramedic Assignment - Must be a Paramedic at time of Appointment) Full Time · $106K-$132K/yr Downey, California, United States · Onsite	Downey, California, United States Onsite	Apr 14, 2026
Public Safety Dispatcher (Full-Time & Temporary/Part-Time) Full Time, Temporary, Part Time · $60K-$74K/yr · 1+ YOE Downey, California, United States · Onsite	Downey, California, United States Onsite	Apr 13, 2026
Senior Code Enforcement Officer Full Time · $73K-$90K/yr · 3+ YOE Downey, California, United States · Onsite	Downey, California, United States Onsite	Mar 11, 2026
Principal Building Inspector Full Time · $96K-$119K/yr · 2+ YOE Downey, California, United States · Onsite	Downey, California, United States Onsite	Mar 11, 2026
AUXILIARY FIREFIGHTER (VOLUNTEER) Volunteer Downey, California, United States · Onsite	Downey, California, United States Onsite	Mar 2, 2026
Ambulance Operator Temporary, Part Time · $38K-$47K/yr Downey, California, United States · Onsite	Downey, California, United States Onsite	Jan 22, 2026
Lifeguard (Temporary/Part-Time - Seasonal) Temporary, Part Time · $39K-$41K/yr · 1+ YOE Downey, California, United States · Onsite	Downey, California, United States Onsite	Jan 21, 2026
Police Officer Recruit Full Time · $94K-$117K/yr Downey, California, United States · Onsite	Downey, California, United States Onsite	Nov 5, 2025
Police Officer: Academy Trained/Current Enrollee Full Time · $94K-$117K/yr · 0+ YOE Downey, California, United States · Onsite	Downey, California, United States Onsite	Jul 11, 2025
Police Officer - Lateral Full Time · $94K-$117K/yr · 0+ YOE Downey, California, United States · Onsite	Downey, California, United States Onsite	Jul 11, 2025

Activities	Public safety servicesEmergency medical servicesWater utility managementLibrary and cultural programsParks and recreation management
Headquarters	US
Industries	Government AdministrationPublic Safety
Name	City of Downey
Employees	800
Type	Government
Tagline	Local government providing essential public services to the community.
Founded	1,956
Website	downeyca.org

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