Firefighter/Paramedic: Chicago Ridge Illinois Deadline: June 1, 2016

Firefighter/Paramedic

Deadline: June 1, 2016

Salary: $47,754 Annually

Job Description:

Beginning May 2, 2016, applications for Firefighter/Paramedic for the Village of Chicago Ridge will be available at the Office of the Village Clerk located at 10455 S Ridgeland Avenue, Chicago Ridge between 8:30 am – 5:30 pm MONDAY thru FRIDAY and 9:00 am – 12:00 pm SATURDAY. Completed applications must be returned no later than 5:00 pm on Wednesday, June 1, 2016. A $25 non-refundable fee must be paid at the time of obtaining applications. Testing will be held on Saturday, June 4, 2016 at 8:00 a.m.

REQUIREMENTS 

• Applicants must be at least 21 years of age and must not have attained their 35th Birthday by the date of appointment,
• Possess a valid driver’s license,
• Be a U.S. citizen,
• Have a high school diploma or its equivalent
• Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) Basic Operations Firefighter
• Certification or proof of successful completion of the OSFM Basic Operations Firefighter curriculum and objectives from a recognized Fire Academy,
• Have a current State of Illinois Certified Paramedic status certificate,
• Have obtained a CPAT certification with ladder climb no more than one year prior to testing,
• Be able to speak, read and write the English language fluently,
• And meet such other requirements as set forth by the Illinois Compiled Statutes and the Chicago Ridge Fire and Police Commission Rules and Regulations.
• APPLICANT MUST PASS WRITTEN, ORAL, PHYSICAL, PSYCHOLOGICAL EXAMINATION AND POLYGRAPH TEST.

SALARY AND BENEFITS 

Starting salary $47,754. Hospitalization, Dental, Optical, Life Insurance, Uniform Allowance, Vacation, Sick Days, Fire Pension Plan.

Board of Fire and Police Commission Village of Chicago Ridge

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

Village’s Website Click HERE