Incentives/Certification Pay of 5.64% OVER base pay with the following certifications:
Advanced FF, FAE, VMO and Hazmat Technician
Sworn:
60
Population:
30,026
Position Details
Firefighter/Paramedic Application Process
Chicago Heights Fire Department Chicago Heights, Illinois
The Chicago Heights Board of Fire and Police Commissioners is accepting applications for the position of firefighter/paramedic.
All applicants must meet the following minimum requirements established by the Chicago Heights Fire Department:
U.S. citizenship
Possess a valid driver's license with good driving record (will be required proof of identification at all phases of testing)
High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent
At least 18 years of age and UNDER 35 years of age at time of the application deadline (October 24, 2022) unless otherwise exempt by State Statute
No felony convictions
Be certified at an EMT by the State of Illinois or be eligible for reciprocity (EMT-B)
Pass a mandatory on-line written exam administration starting at 9 AM on Wednesday, November 2, 2022 through Friday, November 4, 2022 at 4 PM
Must present a valid CPAT and Ladder Climb certification with any licensed agency, issued no more than 12 months prior to time of job appointment;
Additional information on the CPAT and Ladder Climb Certifications is available in the "Summary of the Hiring Process" section of the application.
Must meet the requirements of a background investigation, pass an oral examination, and medical, drug, psychological and polygraph tests
Be certified as a paramedic in the South Cook County Emergency Medical Service System at Ingalls Hospital, Harvey, Illinois and the State of Illinois prior to the date the candidate is hired as a Firefighter/Paramedic for the city
ALL New and Current Members may reside ANYWHERE in the State of Illinois, within a 50 mile radius of the City's Police Headquarters
Pay a $45.00 non-refundable application processing fee
Application deadline is Monday, October 24, 2022 at 4:00 PM
Preference Points will be awarded as determined by the City of Chicago Heights for the following:
Military Veterans
Education
Paramedic Certification
Residency
Experience
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