Firefighter/Paramedic Testing
Location
Dekalb, IL | United States
Job description
Salary: $71,587.90 Annually
Location : DeKalb, IL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 00222
Department: Fire Department
Opening Date: 02/15/2024
Closing Date: 4/21/2024 11:59 PM Central
Job Summary Ready to Join Us? The City of DeKalb is accepting applications and testing for Firefighter/Paramedic to establish an eligibility list. Please click here to view the recruitment brochure and application instructions. Minimum Qualifications The process and the minimum qualifications are dictated by the Board of Fire & Police Commissioner's Rules and Regulations and are detailed in the recruitment brochure.
Candidates must meet the following minimum requirements at time of application and submit the following documents with their online application: - At least 21 years of age, but less than 35 years of age unless exempt from such age limitation as provided in Section 5/10-2.1-6 of the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners Act. Proof of birthdate is required.
- Copy of State of Illinois (IDPH) Paramedic License (EMT-P) or letter from instructor. Please Note: The EMT-P requirement may be satisfied by a letter issued by an accredited EMT-P training and certification program indicating that at the time of application, the applicant is a student in good standing, with tuition paid in full, who is expected to graduate the EMT-P program with a grade of at least 80%, within the next 3 months. Applicants must have EMT-P status at time of hire, to be eligible for hiring. (attach to application)
- Valid Driver's License (attach to application)
- Minimum of High School Diploma or Equivalent (attach to application)
- No felony convictions and or crime involving moral turpitude as specified in Section 5/10-2.1-6 Part C of the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners Act .
ADDITIONAL MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS AT TIME OF CONDITIONAL OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT :
- Successful completion of the Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) with Ladder Climb Certification conducted by a licensed agency within twelve (12) months prior to the conditional offer of employment.
- Valid Illinois Driver's License.
- State of Illinois (IDPH) Paramedic License (EMT-P).
- Must pass psychological and medical examinations.
Preference points given for the following: - Basic Operations Firefighter (Firefighter II) Certification
- Military Experience
- Currently Meeting Residency Requirements
Supplemental Information Candidates must fill out an application with NTN AND the City of DeKalb: - The City of DeKalb Application can be found at:
- The NTN application and scheduling of the written exam can be found at: . Please select Firefighter Jobs and sign up for the City of DeKalb Exam.
SELECTION PROCESS Upon completion of the written exam, all candidate scores will be forwarded to the City of DeKalb hiring officials. Candidates who attain a passing score will be placed on the department's pool of eligible candidates to continue to participate in other stages of the selection process. The cut-off score for the written examination will be based on the recommendation of the developer of the written examination and consistent with minimally qualified performance in the Firefighter/Paramedic position. The selection process includes submission of the applications, written exam, oral interview and background investigation. Psychological and medical exams are completed upon conditional offer of employment.
Questions about the NTN application and/or written exam? Please call: National Testing Network - 1 (855) 821-3761
Questions about the City application? Please call: City of DeKalb, Human Resources Department - 1 (815) 748-2398
Applications AND Written Exam Due :
Sunday, April 21, 2024 Please click here to view the City's policy regarding the hiring of immediate family members of a current City employee, elected official, or appointed official prior to completing an application for employment.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, fire pension, deferred compensation plan with match, education bonus, clothing allowance, wellness reimbursement, longevity pay, wellness bonus. Paid time off including vacation in lieu of holidays, vacation, sick leave, Kelly days, bereavement leave and compensatory time.
To view more information regarding benefits, please view the
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What prompted you to apply for Firefighter/Paramedic position with the City of DeKalb?
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Have you applied and/or interviewed with the City of DeKalb for the Firefighter/Paramedic position? If so, when.
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I understand this position has as residency requirement, based on Map #4, within 15 months of date of hire.
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Which describes your highest level of education completed? NOTE: You are required to attach your high school diploma or equivalent to your application.
- No High School
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
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I understand that in order to participate in this recruitment, I must schedule and complete the written exam through the National Testing Network, Inc. by the deadline provided and instruct them to share results with the City of DeKalb.
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Do you have a valid driver's license? NOTE: You are required to attach documentation of your license to your application.
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Do you possess the State of Illinois (IDPH) Paramedic License (EMT-P)? If no, please list the anticipated date of completion. Note: A copy of your certification or letter from instructor must be attached to your application.
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This position requires the successful completion of Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) with Ladder Climb Certification to have been conducted by a licensed agency within 12 months prior to the conditional offer. Will you be able to provide?
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Do you possess certification as a Basic Operations Firefighter (Firefighter II) or Advanced Technician Firefighter (Firefighter III) by the Illinois State Fire Marshall's Office? NOTE: If so, please attach your certification to your application.
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