Firefighter

Deadline: February 19, 2019

Salary: $55,554 Annually

Job Description:

Minimum Requirements:

• $25.00 non-refundable application fee;
• U.S. Citizenship;
• High school diploma (or its equivalent);
• Valid driver’s license;
• Must be 21 to under 35 years of age by time of hire, unless otherwise exempt by statute;
• Submit proof of a valid Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) and approved Ladder Climb card from a licensed agency. Card must be dated within one year of the written exam date (3.23.18 – 3.23.19). Must have valid CPAT and Ladder Climb certificate at time of hire as well. Cards accepted from all licensed agencies;
• No felony convictions;
• Must be an Illinois certified Firefighter II/Basic Operations Firefighter with the Illinois Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) at time of hire;
• Must live within the city limits within one year after hire;
• Must be Illinois Department of Public Health Licensed Paramedic at time of hire;
• Must be accepted by the Illinois Valley Community Hospital EMS system at time of hire.

Required documentation due 2/19/19 at 4:00 p.m. (faxs, scans, emailed documents not accepted):

• Confirmed online application – available after purchase 
• Consent and release form (2 pages) – available after purchase 
• Copy of high school diploma
• Copy of valid driver’s license
• Copy of birth record as proof of citizenship: can include: county/state-issued birth certificate, U.S. passport, naturalization papers
• Copy of valid CPAT and ladder climb. Must be dated 3/23/18 – 3/23/19

Orientation and Testing Information:

Candidates must attend the mandatory orientation and written examination on Saturday, March 23, 2019.  Eligible candidates must arrive no later than 8:30 a.m. Testing will be held near LaSalle, IL – exact location will be released to eligible candidates. 

Application Process Information:

When you have completed the online application you will receive a confirmation number. You will also need to print and sign the required release form(s) and gather required documents listed above for submission to IOS Recruitment by 4:00 p.m. (CST) on 2/19/19.

How to Apply: The full job description and application can be found HERE.

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