Firefighter/Paramedic

Chicago Heights Fire Department

Contact Information

Address:

Website:

• www.cityofchicagoheights.org

Application Deadline:

• 06/29/23
• @ 4:00 PM

Salary:

• Starting: $70,272 as of 5/1/2023 (includes uniform allowance and holiday pay)

  After 5 Years: $103,569 (includes uniform allowance, holiday and 1% longevity at top out rate)

  Incentives/Certification Pay of 6.14% OVER base pay with the following certifications:

  • Advanced FF, FAE, VMO and Hazmat Technician, FOI

Sworn:

• 60

Population:

• 27,481

Position Details

Firefighter/Paramedic Application Process

Chicago Heights Fire Department
Chicago Heights, Illinois

All applicants must meet the following minimum requirements established by the Chicago Heights Fire Department:

• U.S. citizenship
• Possess a valid driver's license with good driving record (will be required proof of identification at all phases of testing)
• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent
• At least 18 years of age and UNDER 35 years of age at time of the application deadline (June 29, 2023) unless otherwise exempt by State Statute
• No felony convictions
• Be certified at an EMT by the State of Illinois or be eligible for reciprocity (EMT-B)
• Pass a mandatory on-line written exam administration starting at 9 AM on Tuesday, July 11, 2023 through Thursday, July 13, 2023 at 4 PM
• Must present a valid CPAT and Ladder Climb certification with any licensed agency, issued no more than 12 months prior to time of job appointment;
• Additional information on the CPAT and Ladder Climb Certifications is available in the "Summary of the Hiring Process" section of the application.
• Must meet the requirements of a background investigation, pass an oral examination, and medical, drug, psychological and polygraph tests
• Be certified as a paramedic in the South Cook County Emergency Medical Service System at Ingalls Hospital, Harvey, Illinois and the State of Illinois prior to the date the candidate is hired as a Firefighter/Paramedic for the city
• ALL New and Current Members may reside ANYWHERE in the State of Illinois, within a 50 mile radius of the City's Police Headquarters
• Pay a $45.00 non-refundable application processing fee
• Application deadline is Thursday, June 29, 2023 at 4:00 PM

Preference Points will be awarded as determined by the City of Chicago Heights for the following:

• Military Veterans
• Education
• Paramedic Certification
• Residency
• Experience 

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