Firefighter/Paramedic

Full-Time Opportunities

Minimum Qualifications:
• 21 years of age or older
• Illinois State Fire Marshal, Basic Operation FF or FF II
• Illinois or Nationally licensed EMT-Paramedic
• CPAT required at time of application (may be waived for lateral hire)
• No felony convictions. Certain misdemeanor convictions may be a disqualifier
• Valid Illinois driver's license

Benefits:
• 24/48 Schedule
• Competitive salary with benefits
• Training and career advancement opportunities
• Article 4 Downstate Pension. Optional 457 Employee Retirement Plan
• Optional Aflac insurance (vision & dental)
• Employer-paid VEBA medical expense plan
• Employer-paid Life insurance policy (self & family)
• Fitness center membership
• Annual uniform allowance

Conditional Offer Requirements at Time of Full-Time Employment:
*ALL EMPLOYEES MUST ACHIEVE AND HOLD AN IDPH PARAMEDIC LICENSE WITHIN THE MARENGO FIRE-RESCUE EMS REGION, WITHIN THE PROBATIONARY PERIOD OF EMPLOYMENT WHICH MAY BE EXTENDED. EMPLOYEES WILL BE LIMITED TO THREE ATTEMPTS TO PASS THE NATIONAL PARAMEDIC CERTIFICATION TEST. FAILURE TO ACHIEVE ANY OF THESE REQUIREMENTS WILL BE CAUSE FOR SEPARATION.

Hiring Process:
• National Testing Network Fire Team exam
• Submission of preference points
• Mandatory Orientation
• Commission Oral Interview
• Background Investigation/Polygraph Exam
• Conditional Letter of Hire
• Psychological Examination and Comprehensive Medical

To register with NTN and begin the process, go to www.nationaltestingnetwork.com, select "Find jobs", then select "Firefighter Jobs" and sign up for "Marengo Fire – Rescue", select the position you are seeking, "Firefighter/Paramedic".

Requirements: Age 21+, Illinois State Fire Marshal Basic Operation FF or FF II, Illinois or Nationally licensed EMT-Paramedic, CPAT required, Valid Illinois driver's license, No felony convictions

Application Deadline: Continuous