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Village of River Forest  

400 Park Avenue

River Forest, IL 60305

Phone: 708-366-8500  

Fax: 708-366-3702

Website: www.river-forest.us

Salary: See Below

Population: 11,600

Application Deadline: 3/19/10

FIREFIGHTER/PARAMEDIC

The Village of River Forest Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will be conducting examinations for the position of Firefighter/Paramedic for the Village of River Forest, Illinois.
 

SALARY

Starting salary for probationary Firefighter/Paramedics:

• $47,163 + $4,628 Paramedic Pay (5/1/09)

• After 4 years (Top Pay) $75,876 + $4,628 Paramedic Pay (5/1/09)

Requirements:

• Applicants must be at least 21 years of age and not over 35 years old at time of application

• Applicants must be a U.S. citizen, or provide proof of intention to become a citizen

• Applicants must possess, as a condition of employment:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent

  • Valid, current Paramedic License

  • Valid Driver’s License
     

Additional requirements and information concerning the testing schedule and procedures, qualification requirements, salary and benefits are included in the application packet. A non-refundable processing fee of $15.00 will be charged for the application packet upon return.

Applications can be obtained at:

River Forest Municipal Complex

400 Park Avenue

River Forest, Illinois

during normal working hours
 

OR

Download:

Employment Application Packet

The completed Preliminary Application and other designated documentation are to be returned to the River Forest Municipal Complex, 400 Park Avenue, River Forest, Illinois not later than 4:30 PM, Friday, March 19, 2010.  NO APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED BY MAIL OR PERSONAL DELIVERY AFTER THAT TIME.

Thursday, March 25, 2010 - 7:00 PM

Check in time commences at 6:00 PM

River Forest Village Hall (Community Room)

400 Park Avenue

River Forest, Illinois

It is mandatory that all Applicants attend the Orientation Program.  Failure to attend will disqualify the Applicant for further participation in the examination process.

The River Forest Fire Department offers a competitive salary and benefits package.
 

THE VILLAGE OF RIVER FOREST IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
 

Published by the authority of the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners of the Village of River Forest.

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