Firefighter

Village of Dolton

c/o C.O.P.S. and F.I.R.E. Personnel Testing Service

Contact Information

Address:

Website:

• www.copsandfiretesting.com

Phone:

• 847-310-2677

Application Deadline:

• 01/02/20

Salary:

• Starting:

  • Firefighter - $46,921.86
  • Firefighter/EMT - $48,671.86
  • Firefighter/Paramedic - $50,421.86

Sworn:

• 24

Population:

• 25,000

Position Details

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners for the Village of Dolton are now accepting applications for the position of: Firefighter

Testing is being conducted to establish an eligibility list for future hiring needs.

The Village of Dolton is a thriving community, boasting close to 25,000 residents. They are located approximately 23 miles south of Downtown Chicago, and has often been referred as the “Gateway to the South Suburbs”, Dolton is one of the premier communities in the south suburbs.

The Dolton Fire Department consists of competent and valued professionals who are dedicated to providing life safety, emergency services, and educational programs for the protection of life and property within the community. Their mission is accomplished by holding devotion to duty above personal safety and comfort, continually challenging their members to enhance the quality of service provided, and working closely with the entire community in order to ensure that they are meeting the needs of the citizens in the Village of Dolton. The Fire Department provides firefighting, fire prevention and paramedic medical service 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. It is a full-time department housed at 14022 Park and 830 Engle Place.

Applications are available at:

www.jobsource.copsandfiretesting.com

Applications will be online for purchase until 1/2/20 – 2:00 PM

The deadline for returning completed applications is:

Thursday, January 2, 2020 by 4:00 PM

Please Note: This is not a postmark date

All applications must be returned to the office of:

C.O.P.S. and F.I.R.E. Personnel Testing Service

ATTN: Dolton FD

200 W. Higgins Road, Suite 201

Schaumburg, IL 60195

You must meet the following minimum requirements:

• Citizenship:  Must be a U.S. Citizen or legally authorized to work in the U.S.
• Driver’s License:  Must possess a valid Driver’s License at the time of application with the ability to obtain an Illinois Driver’s License upon time of hire.
• Age Requirement:  Applicants must have attained their 21st birthday by deadline (1/2/20). All applicants must be under the age of 35 on the day of testing (1/18/20) unless exempt by State Statute 65 IL 5/10-2.1-6.
• Education:  Must have proof of High School Diploma, GED Certificate or High School Proficiency Statement.
• Residence:  At this time the Village of Dolton does not have a residency requirement.
• Testing:  Must be able to successfully complete all phases of testing. 

Applicants who have a CPAT Card from a certified testing agency issued between the dates of 7/2/19 and 1/2/20 will not have to take the Physical Test on January 18, 2020 (NIPSTA, SUFD, MABAS 24, Central Illinois Fire Chiefs Association, and Naperville are all certified locations).

All individuals meeting eligibility requirements are encouraged to continue with the application process.

Additional information will be provided in the packet which can be downloaded at:

www.jobsource.copsandfiretesting.com

There is a $35.00 non-refundable application fee.  Applications are NOT available at the Dolton Fire Department or Village Hall.

Applicants must attend the mandatory orientation and test date:

Mandatory Orientation, Physical Test and Written Examination

Saturday, January 18, 2020

Registration 7:30 A.M. – 8:00 A.M.

Orientation – 8:00 A.M.

Physical Test and Written Examination immediately following the Orientation

Location:

THORNRIDGE HIGH SCHOOL

15000 SOUTH COTTAGE GROVE AVENUE, DOOR #4

DOLTON, ILLINOIS 60419

All applications are subject to the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners of the Village of Dolton, IL which is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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