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Firefighter/Paramedic (Full-time & Part-time) Crystal Lake, Illinois
City of Crystal Lake 100 W. Municipal Complex Crystal Lake, IL 60014 Phone: 815-459-2020 Fax: 815-459-2350 E-mail:
hr@crystallake.org
Salary: See Below Population: 39,788
Application Deadline: 3/17/06
Fire Rescue Department Recruitment and Selection
Introduction
The City of Crystal Lake, Illinois, population 39,788, a growing community 50 miles northwest of Chicago, seeks individuals with a high degree of personal and professional integrity to participate in a competitive process to establish an eligibility list for the position of Firefighter/Paramedic. Testing for this position occurs as needed.
The Crystal Lake Fire Rescue Department protects more than 60,000 people in a 50 square mile area. The Crystal Lake Fire Rescue Department's mission is to safeguard the lives and property of the citizens of Crystal Lake and surrounding areas. This is accomplished by providing professional, quality fire prevention and public education programs as well as effective and efficient fire suppression, emergency medical, rescue and other emergency services.
Over the past two decades, the Crystal Lake Fire Rescue Department has experienced extensive growth. Today, the Department has three fire stations in operation. Currently, the department has authorized strength of 49 full-time personnel and 25 paid on premise personnel. The department is manned 24 hours per day and operates 3 engines, 3 paramedic ambulances, and 1 shift commander vehicle.
Eligibility Requirements
The Crystal Lake Board of Fire and Police Commissioners is charged with the appointment of all full-time Firefighter/Paramedics. The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will hold examinations for qualified persons to establish an eligibility list from which full-time Firefighter/Paramedic vacancies will be filled. To be considered for employment, candidates must meet the following requirements:
U.S. Citizen Possess valid driver's license which must be shown as identification at all phases of testing Must be 21 years of age or over and under 35 years of age by March 17, 2006 except as provided by state statute Attend orientation (no exceptions) and all phases of testing Good character and meeting all requirements of the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners and State of Illinois Must hold Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) EMT-Basic to test and hold IDPH EMT-PARAMEDIC License by date of hire. Must retain IDPH EMT-PARAMEDIC License for continued employment Meet Visual Acuity Standard of 20/100 in each eye uncorrected, correctable to less than 20/40 and able to meet vision standards (NFPA 1582) Must establish residency of 15 nautical miles from the municipal complex within 15 months from date of appointment Applicants must attend orientation and pass and/or successfully complete written test, physical ability test, interview, polygraph test, background investigation and a pre-employment, post-offer psychological assessment and physical examination.
Eligibility Testing
The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners is currently recruiting for the position of full-time Firefighter/Paramedic.
Applications are available at Public Safety Recruitment's website beginning January 24, 2006 at: www.publicsafetyrecruitment.com
Applicants may also call Public Safety Recruitment at (800) 343-4473.
Applications must be returned no later than 12:00 P.M., Friday, March 17, 2006.
Applicants must be available to attend the following testing and orientation sessions:
Orientation and Written Test April 1, 2006 - 9:00 am
Physical Ability Test April 1, 2006
Oral Board Interviews
Notification letters will be mailed out during the week of April 3, 2006.
Starting Salary:
$47,333.25 annually with excellent benefits.
Crystal Lake is an equal opportunity employer: women, minority candidates encouraged to apply.
Non-smoking work environment.
Part-time Paid on Premise Opportunities
The City of Crystal Lake Fire Rescue Department employs part-time Paid on Premise firefighter/paramedics as well as full-time staff. To be considered for employment, candidates must meet the following requirements:
U.S. Citizen Possess valid drivers license which must be shown as identification at all phases of testing Must be 21 years of age or over and under 35 years of age by March 17, 2006, except as otherwise provided by state statute Attend orientation (no exceptions) and all phases of testing Good character and meeting all requirements of the State of Illinois Must hold current Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) EMT-Basic License to test and must retain IDPH EMT-Basic License for continued employment Meet Visual Acuity Standard of 20/100 in each eye uncorrected, correctable to less than 20/40 and able to meet vision standards (NFPA 1582) Must establish residency of 15 nautical miles from the municipal complex within 15 months from date of appointment Applicants must attend orientation and pass and/or successfully complete written test, physical ability test, interview, polygraph test, background investigation, and a pre-employment, post-offer psychological assessment and physical examination.
Part-time Paid on Premise Eligibility Testing
The City is currently recruiting for the position of part-time Paid on Premise firefighter/paramedic.
Applications are available at Public Safety Recruitment's website, beginning January 24, 2006, at: www.publicsafetyrecruitment.com
Applicants may also call Public Safety Recruitment at 800-343-4473.
Applications must be returned no later than 12:00 P.M., Friday, March 17, 2006.
Applicants must be available for the following exams:
Orientation and Written Test April 1, 2006 - 9:00 am
Physical Ability Test April 1, 2006
Oral Board Interviews
Notification letters will be mailed out during the week of April 3, 2006.
Training Rate:
$8.00 per hour
Regular Rate:
$13.50 - $15.00 per hour, depending on certifications.
Crystal Lake is an equal opportunity employer; women, minority candidates encouraged to apply.
Non-smoking work environment.
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