Firefighter/Paramedic-DEKALB CITY OF Job at National Testing Network, Dekalb, IL

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  • National Testing Network
  • Dekalb, IL

Job Description

DEKALB CITY OF
164 E. Lincoln Highway, DeKalb, Illinois 60115

Job Classification: Firefighter/Paramedic

The City of DeKalb is accepting applications for the position of Firefighter/Paramedic. Candidates must complete the following by October 27, 2024, at 11:59 PM CST:

FireTEAM exam and the PHQ
City of DeKalb Application
Salary Range: $71,587 - $101,715

Benefits Information: Includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, fire pension, deferred compensation plan with match, educational bonus, clothing allowance, wellness reimbursement, longevity pay, and wellness bonus. Paid time off includes vacation in lieu of holidays, sick leave, Kelly days, bereavement leave, and compensatory time.

Department Overview:
DeKalb is a university community, and the Fire Department serves a population of over 16,000 students and 40,290 residents. The department holds an ISO Rating of 2 and covers a primary response area of 16 square miles, with an additional 55 square miles served by contract through the DeKalb Fire Protection District. In 2023, the department responded to 7,684 emergency calls, 82% of which were medical. The department is staffed by 71 full-time sworn personnel, including a Fire Chief, 2 Deputy Chiefs, and 2 civilian employees. A new station and increased staffing are planned for 2025.

City Information: DeKalb, Illinois
Population: 40,290

Job Requirements:

Age: Must be at least 21 years old.
US Citizen: Yes
High School Graduate/GED: Yes
Valid Illinois Driver's License: Yes
Ability to Read/Speak English: Yes
Necessary Certifications:

State of Illinois (IDPH) Paramedic License (EMT-P) or enrollment in an accredited EMT-P training program (completion within 3 months of application).
Completion of the Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) with Ladder Climb Certification from a licensed agency within 12 months before the conditional employment offer.
Hiring Process:
The process includes submitting an application, a written exam, oral interview, background investigation, and polygraph exam. Psychological and medical exams are conducted upon a conditional offer of employment.

Criminal Activity Disqualifiers:
No felony convictions or crimes involving moral turpitude, as specified in Section 5/10-2.1-6 Part C of the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners Act.

Driving Disqualifiers:
A valid driver's license is required.

Residency Requirement:
Must reside within a 40-mile radius of the DeKalb Fire Department at 700 Pine Street, DeKalb, Illinois 60115, after 15 months of employment.

Age Requirement:
Applicants must be at least 21 years of age but less than 35 years of age before taking any test leading to employment as a Firefighter/Paramedic, unless exempt under Section 5/10-2.1-6 of the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners Act.

For more detailed information about the recruitment process, please refer to the DeKalb Firefighter/Paramedic Recruitment Packet.
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: $ 71,587.00 101,715.00 Per Year

Job Tags

Holiday work, Full time, Contract work,

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