Fire Instructor

Bergen County, NJ, Hackensack, NJ

Bergen County, NJ is hiring a full time Fire Instructor in Hackensack, NJ, paying $65,000 per year. The employer marked this job as open to applicants with a criminal record. The shift is 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM including Saturdays, and the role requires a valid Fire Service Instructor Level 1 certificate.

What the posting says about criminal records

The employer marked this job as open to applicants with a criminal record.

Last checked Oct 16, 2026. Policies can change, so confirm with the employer before you apply.

Overview

The Fire Instructor works under direction to give instruction and demonstrate firefighting techniques and procedures. Duties include lecturing on fire prevention and protection, supervising students in fire drills and simulated exercises, and maintaining equipment and records at the fire training center. The position is full time at 40 hours per week on a 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM shift including Saturdays. The employer marked this job as open to applicants with a criminal record.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Three years of experience as a paid or volunteer fire fighter and/or instructor
• Valid Fire Service Instructor Level 1 certificate issued by the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs
• NJ State Fire Instructor Level 2 certification required within 2 years of employment
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Teams, Word, Outlook and Excel

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Enrollment into the state pension system
• Life, Short-term Disability & Long-term Disability coverage
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Competitive hourly wages
• Voluntary Deferred Compensation Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance and Employee Wellness Programs

Job details

Location

Hackensack, NJ

Pay

$65,000 per year

Job type

Full-time

Industry

Education

Posted

Nov 12, 2025

Drug test

Not stated