Entry Level Firefighter / Paramedic / EMT-B

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners for the Village of Glenwood, Illinois is accepting applications for the position of Firefighter/Paramedic.

Testing is being conducted for immediate hiring to fill several Full-Time Firefighter/Paramedic positions and to establish an Eligibility List for future hiring needs.

• Must be a U.S. Citizen

            Provide Birth Certificate or Certificate of Citizenship.

            Permanent Resident Card (if applicable).

• Applicants must be between the age of 21st Birthday and under the age of 35 unless exempt by State Statute 65 IL 5/10-2.1-6. 
• Proof of High School Diploma, GED or equivalent.
• Basic Operations Firefighter certification.
• Certified Paramedic or a Certified EMT-B who is currently enrolled in a paramedic training course.
• HazMat Operations Certified.
• Licensed Paramedic Must be able to work in the South Cook County Medical System.
• Valid CPAT Test certification with ladder climb, by the date of a conditional offer of employment
• Valid Driver’s license

• Starting Salary: Beginning salary will be up to $73,500.00, dependent on qualifications.
• Working Shifts:  24 hours on duty then 48 hours off.
• Clothing and Gear: Initial Uniform Outfitting will be provided by the department.
• Advance Trainings: Additional advance trainings will be provided by the department. 
• Annual Vacation Time: 80 hours after one (1) year of service.
• Eleven paid holidays.
• Two annual paid personal days.
• Ability to accrue compensatory time off.
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance.
• College Tuition Reimbursement.
• NO Residency Requirement.

All interested individuals meeting eligibility requirements are encouraged to continue with the application process.