Application Period: October 1, 2024 - November 4, 2024
Salary:
$72,522.00 - $104,206.00 (by end of 4-year contract)
BENEFIT INFORMATION:
FF/PM works a 24-hour shift followed by 48-hours off duty.
(2) personal days with the option of cashing-out at the full rate of pay.
(13) Kelly days per year (1 day off every 10th shift)
Accrued vacation paid-time-off (dependent upon years of service).
(4) Holidays per year.
Paid sick leave accrues at a rate of (12) hours per month.
Sick Leave Good Attendance Program (cash payout for non or minimal usage of accrued sick time).
Longevity pay upon completion of 20 years of service ($2,500.00 annually).
Part-time employment allowed.
Uniform allowance
Comprehensive health care benefit plans available through Blue Cross Blue Shield. Free "single" coverage available through BCBS HMO for employees.
Free dental, vision and life insurance coverage.
Illinois downstate pension plan available.
Deferred compensation plans available.
City paid Post Employment Health Plan (PEHP).
Extended Residency.
Visible tattoos permitted within the parameters of NCFD Policy and discretion (no head or face tattoos).
Sworn:
27
Population:
32,539
Position Details
IMMEDIATE OPENING AVAILABLE
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Applicants must be 21 years of age at the time of hire and under the age of 35 at the day of testing unless exempt by State Statute 65 il 5/10-2. 1-6 which provides, in part, that the age limitation does not apply to any person previously employed as a certified full-time firefighter in a regularly constituted fire department or fire protection district located in the State of Illinois. Proof of date of birth is required.
Must be a U. S. Citizen or legal resident of the U. S.
Must possess a valid driver's license.
Must have proof of high school diploma, GED certificate or high school Proficiency statement.
Eyesight must be corrected to at least 20/20 and free of colorblindness.
Must live within (40) air miles of the City. Probationary members will receive the full (18) months in which to comply (Wisconsin included).
Applicants must acquire a CPAT (Candidate Physical Ability Test ) card with ladder climb exercise, obtained no more than (1) year prior to the date of hire.
By the time of appointment, candidates must obtain an Illinois EMT-Paramedic license.
