Firefighter/Paramedic

Entry-Level Firefighter/Paramedic Hiring Process

Hillside Fire Department

Hillside, Illinois

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners of the Village of Hillside, Illinois is accepting applications for the position of firefighter/paramedic with the Hillside Fire Department.

All applicants must meet the following minimum requirements established by the Village of Hillside:

• U.S. citizenship;
• No felony convictions;
• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent;
• Valid Illinois driver's license; 
• Minimum of 21 years of age (as of July 20, 2023) -AND- must be UNDER 35 years of age as of date of hire, unless otherwise exempt by State Statute;
• Must have a current Paramedic certification in the State of Illinois at the time of hire;
• Must present CPAT/Ladder Climb certification issued by NIPSTA or SUFD by the date of the written examination (July 20, 2023);
• Please visit the following websites for additional information on obtaining certification:
• https://www.nipsta.org/260/Schedule-Registration
• https://www.huntleyfpd.org/cpat-testing
• http://cpat.mabas24.org/
• https://www.naperville.il.us/services/naperville-fire-department/programs-and-services/candidate-physical-ability-test-cpat-in-naperville/
• Must meet the requirements of a background check and pass a medical, psychological, and polygraph test;
• Participate in a mandatory remote on-line written examination (Test will be available to applicants between Tuesday, July 18, 2023 through Thursday, July 20, 2023);
• Pay a $45.00 non-refundable application processing fee;
• Application deadline is Monday, July 10, 2023 at 4:00 PM.

Preference Points will be awarded as determined by the Village of Hillside for the following:

• Military Experience: Active duty U.S. military service members with an un-redacted Honorable Discharge.  DD-214 must be submitted with application to qualify. 
• Certified Paramedics: Applicants currently certified as paramedics will be awarded preference points on the final register list. A copy of valid certification must be submitted with application to qualify.

To apply for this position or obtain additional information, please visit the following website:

http://www.applytoserve.com

The Village of Hillside is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is Committed to maintaining diversity in its workforce.