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City of Park Ridge

Park Ridge, IL 60068

Starting Salary: $59,322

Population: 37,700

Sworn Officers: 46

Application Deadline: 8/8/11

The City of Park Ridge is accepting applications for the entry-level full time position of Firefighter/Paramedic. Testing will be conducted to establish a two-year eligibility list from which vacancies will be filled.

To be considered for employment, candidates

• At least 21 years of age and under 35 years of age as of the date of written examination, except as otherwise provided by state statute (70 ILCS 705/16.06 or 65 ILCS 2/10-2.1-6), proof of date of birth is required.

• No felony convictions.

• High School diploma or equivalent (GED).

• United States Citizen at time of filing formal application or must meet requirements of Illinois Human Rights Act for citizenship status.

• Valid driver’s license.

• Proof of Illinois Licensure as an EMT-Paramedic at the time of hiring.

• Current and valid Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) card issued by a licensed agency *(see below) within 12 months prior to written exam date (8/27/2011). CPAT card must also be valid at time of hire.

• Must be able to pass a written examination with a score of 70% or better.

• Must be able to pass an oral interview, background investigation, medical examination, drug testing, polygraph examination, and psychological examination.

The application period begins 7/14/2011 and ends on 8/8/2011.

Please apply on line at:

www.publicsafetyrecruitment.com

There is a $25 application fee.

Applicants must attend the mandatory orientation

and written examination:

Arrive before 8:30 A.M. on 8/27/2011 with a valid driver’s license or state ID.  Doors will close promptly at 9:00 A.M.

Maine East High School

2601 West Dempster Street

Park Ridge, IL 60068

(847) 825-4484

http://east.maine207.org

* The Northeastern Public Safety Training Academy (NIPSTA) in Glenview  http://www.nipsta.org/CPAT/index.aspx is a licensed CPAT testing agency. The cost is to be borne by the candidate.

The City of Park Ridge is an equal opportunity employer; women and minority candidates are encouraged to apply.  Non-smoking work environment.  Residency in the State of Illinois is required.

Starting salary as of May 1, 2011 is $59,322 for Firefighter/Paramedic.  Excellent benefit package.

Once hired, candidates will be requested to successfully complete a Firefighter II Academy if not already certified at time of hire.

The City of Park Ridge

505 Butler Place

Park Ridge Illinois 60068

(847) 318-5200

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