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Description
Becker Safety and Supply is looking for a versatile, customer-focused team member for a hybrid role that splits time between our retail and inside sales operations and our First Responder division. On the retail side, you'll help walk-in and phone customers, check out purchases, receive and put away inventory, and ship orders. On the First Responder side, you'll support our fire, EMS, and law enforcement customers with quoting, deliveries, gear sizing, product demos, and events. This role is a great fit for someone who enjoys variety, takes pride in getting the details right, and wants to make a difference for the people who keep our communities safe.
Job Summary
- Primary focus – Retail/Inside Sales and First Responder Support
- Schedule: Primarily Monday – Friday, 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM. At times, certain assignments outside normal business hours may be required. This could include early mornings, evenings, weekends, overnight travel, deliveries, sizing appointments, trade shows, and other customer needs.
- Location: 701 Vasquez Blvd., Platteville, CO 80651
- Reports directly to the Operations Manager
Main Responsibilities
Retail & Inside Sales:
- Greet and assist walk-in customers at the retail counter, helping them find the right products for their needs
- Process customer checkouts, payments, and returns accurately in our point-of-sale system
- Receive incoming shipments, verify against purchase orders, and put away inventory in the correct locations
- Pick, pack, and ship customer orders accurately and on time
- Answer inbound calls and emails, entering sales orders and providing pricing and availability
- Help maintain a clean, organized, and well-stocked showroom and warehouse, including cycle counts as needed
First Responder Division Support:
- Support the First Responder sales team with customer needs for fire, EMS, and law enforcement agencies
- Prepare accurate quotes and follow up with customers to move them toward purchase
- Coordinate and complete deliveries to departments and agencies
- Conduct sizing appointments and fittings for turnout gear, uniforms, and PPE
- Assist with product demos and training
- Help plan, set up, and attend trade shows
- Track open quotes, orders, and back orders, keeping customers informed of status
All Areas:
- Build and maintain strong knowledge of Becker Safety's products and services
- Serve as a trusted, helpful point of contact for customers and Becker Safety team members
- Keep customer and order records accurate and up to date in our business system
- Regularly meet with the Operations Manager to review priorities, workload, and results
- Plus, other duties as assigned
Initial Job Requirements, Experience, and Skills
Requirements:
- 1+ years of experience in retail, customer service, inside sales, or warehouse/shipping (sales experience a plus)
- Education: High School Diploma or GED
- Pass background check and drug test
- Valid Driver's License and ability to make local deliveries
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand or walk for extended periods
- Availability for occasional evening or weekend events
- Ability to work in conjunction with team goals and core values (Positive, Adaptive, Together, Helpful)
Experience:
- Customer-facing experience in retail, counter sales, or customer service
- Experience with point-of-sale systems, order entry, or inventory management
- Familiarity with fire, EMS, law enforcement, or other public safety gear a strong plus
- Experience preparing quotes or working with purchase orders a plus
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to juggle multiple priorities between departments
- Relationship building capabilities – Be a trusted, helpful resource for every customer
Skills:
- Customer First – Friendly, patient, and helpful with every customer, whether at the counter, on the phone, or at a fire station.
- Adaptive – Comfortable switching between retail, warehouse, and First Responder tasks as priorities change throughout the day.
- Detail Oriented – Takes pride in getting checkouts, putaways, shipments, quotes, and sizing right the first time.
- Accepts Responsibility – Take ownership of results and follow through on commitments. Come well prepared and organized in the tasks at hand.
- Strong Presence – Creates a positive relationship when interacting with customers. Utilizes good communication – body language, tonality, and verbal messages to convey positivity.
- Passionate – Belief in the product, the mission, and supporting the people who serve our communities.
- Clear communicator who keeps customers and teammates informed on quotes, orders, and deliveries.
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Possess above average computer skills (e.g. Microsoft 365 Office) and comfort learning point-of-sale and order management systems.
Compensation
- $55,000 – $70,000 Base Salary with additional profit-sharing eligibility after 1 year of employment
- Bi-Weekly Pay Cycle
- Direct Deposit Paycheck
- Fuel expenses covered for business driving (deliveries and events)
Becker Safety Benefits and Perks
- Company Matched 401K
- Full Medical, Dental and Vision benefits offered (80% premium covered by business).
- Paid Time Off (5 hours/Pay Period)
- Work Anniversary PTO (8 hours/year accrual)
- Paid Birthday Off (8 hours/year)
- Company Paid Holidays (8 hours/holiday)
- Paid Volunteer Time Off (VTO) per calendar year (40 hours/year)
- Becker Safety Store Discount
- Company Sponsored Events
Pay: $55,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Description
Becker Safety and Supply is looking for a versatile, customer-focused team member for a hybrid role that splits time between our retail and inside sales operations and our First Responder division. On the retail side, you'll help walk-in and phone customers, check out purchases, receive and put away inventory, and ship orders. On the First Responder side, you'll support our fire, EMS, and law enforcement customers with quoting, deliveries, gear sizing, product demos, and events. This role is a great fit for someone who enjoys variety, takes pride in getting the details right, and wants to make a difference for the people who keep our communities safe.
Job Summary
- Primary focus – Retail/Inside Sales and First Responder Support
- Schedule: Primarily Monday – Friday, 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM. At times, certain assignments outside normal business hours may be required. This could include early mornings, evenings, weekends, overnight travel, deliveries, sizing appointments, trade shows, and other customer needs.
- Location: 701 Vasquez Blvd., Platteville, CO 80651
- Reports directly to the Operations Manager
Main Responsibilities
Retail & Inside Sales:
- Greet and assist walk-in customers at the retail counter, helping them find the right products for their needs
- Process customer checkouts, payments, and returns accurately in our point-of-sale system
- Receive incoming shipments, verify against purchase orders, and put away inventory in the correct locations
- Pick, pack, and ship customer orders accurately and on time
- Answer inbound calls and emails, entering sales orders and providing pricing and availability
- Help maintain a clean, organized, and well-stocked showroom and warehouse, including cycle counts as needed
First Responder Division Support:
- Support the First Responder sales team with customer needs for fire, EMS, and law enforcement agencies
- Prepare accurate quotes and follow up with customers to move them toward purchase
- Coordinate and complete deliveries to departments and agencies
- Conduct sizing appointments and fittings for turnout gear, uniforms, and PPE
- Assist with product demos and training
- Help plan, set up, and attend trade shows
- Track open quotes, orders, and back orders, keeping customers informed of status
All Areas:
- Build and maintain strong knowledge of Becker Safety's products and services
- Serve as a trusted, helpful point of contact for customers and Becker Safety team members
- Keep customer and order records accurate and up to date in our business system
- Regularly meet with the Operations Manager to review priorities, workload, and results
- Plus, other duties as assigned
Initial Job Requirements, Experience, and Skills
Requirements:
- 1+ years of experience in retail, customer service, inside sales, or warehouse/shipping (sales experience a plus)
- Education: High School Diploma or GED
- Pass background check and drug test
- Valid Driver's License and ability to make local deliveries
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand or walk for extended periods
- Availability for occasional evening or weekend events
- Ability to work in conjunction with team goals and core values (Positive, Adaptive, Together, Helpful)
Experience:
- Customer-facing experience in retail, counter sales, or customer service
- Experience with point-of-sale systems, order entry, or inventory management
- Familiarity with fire, EMS, law enforcement, or other public safety gear a strong plus
- Experience preparing quotes or working with purchase orders a plus
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to juggle multiple priorities between departments
- Relationship building capabilities – Be a trusted, helpful resource for every customer
Skills:
- Customer First – Friendly, patient, and helpful with every customer, whether at the counter, on the phone, or at a fire station.
- Adaptive – Comfortable switching between retail, warehouse, and First Responder tasks as priorities change throughout the day.
- Detail Oriented – Takes pride in getting checkouts, putaways, shipments, quotes, and sizing right the first time.
- Accepts Responsibility – Take ownership of results and follow through on commitments. Come well prepared and organized in the tasks at hand.
- Strong Presence – Creates a positive relationship when interacting with customers. Utilizes good communication – body language, tonality, and verbal messages to convey positivity.
- Passionate – Belief in the product, the mission, and supporting the people who serve our communities.
- Clear communicator who keeps customers and teammates informed on quotes, orders, and deliveries.
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Possess above average computer skills (e.g. Microsoft 365 Office) and comfort learning point-of-sale and order management systems.
Compensation
- $55,000 – $70,000 Base Salary with additional profit-sharing eligibility after 1 year of employment
- Bi-Weekly Pay Cycle
- Direct Deposit Paycheck
- Fuel expenses covered for business driving (deliveries and events)
Becker Safety Benefits and Perks
- Company Matched 401K
- Full Medical, Dental and Vision benefits offered (80% premium covered by business).
- Paid Time Off (5 hours/Pay Period)
- Work Anniversary PTO (8 hours/year accrual)
- Paid Birthday Off (8 hours/year)
- Company Paid Holidays (8 hours/holiday)
- Paid Volunteer Time Off (VTO) per calendar year (40 hours/year)
- Becker Safety Store Discount
- Company Sponsored Events
Pay: $55,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
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Who's Hiring
- Consolidated Assurance18
- Ricoh1
- Kern County, CA1
- The Florida House1T
- Throttle and Thrive1T
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in first responder jobs.
- Current NREMT certification at the Basic or Paramedic level
- Valid state EMT or paramedic license in the jurisdiction of employment
- Firefighter I and II certification or equivalent state credential
- CPR, BLS, ACLS, or PALS certification from an accredited provider
- Valid driver's license with a clean driving record
- High school diploma or GED with completion of an accredited first responder training program
Tips for Your First Responder Job Search
Tailor certifications to each posting
First responder job listings vary widely in which credentials they require. Match your resume's certifications section to each posting's exact language, whether that's NREMT-B, NREMT-P, Firefighter I and II, or CPR and ACLS, so automated screening systems don't screen you out.
Highlight call volume and incident types
Hiring managers want to know the scale of your experience. Include the average call volume per shift and the categories of incidents you handled most, such as cardiac events, structure fires, or mass-casualty responses, to give reviewers concrete context your peers may leave out.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists first responder openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target agencies by their hiring cycle
Many fire departments and EMS agencies open recruitment only during fixed windows, often once or twice a year. Watch municipal and county job portals for posted testing dates, and prepare your physical fitness documentation and written exam study materials well in advance.
Prepare for scenario-based interview questions
First responder interviews almost always include at least one scenario question, such as how you'd triage a multi-patient scene or handle a hostile bystander. Practice walking interviewers through your decision-making process step by step, using real incidents from your experience as examples.
Address background check requirements upfront
First responder roles involve thorough background investigations, including criminal history, driving records, and sometimes psychological and polygraph evaluations. Review your records before applying and be ready to explain any discrepancies clearly, since unexplained gaps create far more concern than disclosed issues.
First Responder Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most first responders?
Consolidated Assurance, Ricoh, and Kern County, CA are hiring the most first responders right now, with openings concentrated in Ohio, Indiana, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Private EMS providers and hospital-based emergency services tend to post the most consistent volume year-round.
How many first responder jobs are remote?
About 33% of first responder openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting that most roles require on-site response. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements include emergency communications dispatch, EMS education and training coordination, and emergency management planning roles.
How do you become a first responder?
To become a first responder, complete a state-approved EMT basic course, a fire academy program, or a first responder certification course depending on your chosen field. Pass the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians exam for EMS roles, obtain your state license, complete any required physical agility testing for fire positions, and apply to open positions with municipal agencies or private EMS services.
Can you get hired as a first responder with little experience?
Yes, many agencies hire candidates at the entry level as long as you hold the required certification. Volunteer fire department or EMS experience, ride-along hours logged during training, and CPR instructor credentials all strengthen your application without paid work history. Some municipal fire departments and private EMS companies run cadet or apprenticeship programs specifically designed for new graduates entering the field.
What does the first responder interview process look like?
The first responder interview process typically starts with a written exam or online skills assessment, followed by a structured panel interview with department leadership and senior responders. Physical agility and fitness testing is standard for firefighter roles. Many agencies also conduct background investigations, medical evaluations, and psychological screenings before extending a conditional offer.
Where can I find and apply to first responder jobs?
You can find and apply to first responder jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from agencies and employers across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your certifications, location, and specialty, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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