Employment Opportunities
Firefighter/Paramedic
About Park Forest:
The Village of Park Forest, located approximately 25 miles south of Chicago, is a diverse community of approximately 24,000 residents. Originally developed as one of the nation's first planned communities for returning veterans of World War II, Park Forest was incorporated in 1949.
Nature of Work:
Firefighters are responsible for the suppression and prevention of fire within the Village. In addition, all individuals appointed are required, prior to completion of the probationary period, to become State of Illinois Certified Paramedics in order to perform emergency medical duties. This certification must be maintained as a condition of continued employment.
Requirements:
- High school graduate or GED; college work preferred
- minimum age of 21 (at time of hire)
- Ability to prevent and suppress fires
- Ability to achieve and maintain paramedic certification
- Ability to follow directions
- Ability to work under pressure and communicate with the public
Salary Range:
- $48,341 to $69,981 per year (eight years to max)
Benefits:
- Annual leave (vacation, sick and Kelly days)
- Health Insurance (medical, dental and vision)
- Life Insurance (equal to annual salary - $50,000 max)
- Pension program
- In-service training programs
- Yearly clothing allowance
- Periodic physicals
Applications:
Our current eligibility list for the position of Firefighter/Paramedic expires December 22, 2010. The next testing process will be held in the Fall of 2010. More information is available by contacting Denyse Carreras by phone at 708-283-5603 or via email at dcarreras@vopf.com.
Paid On Call Firefighter
Requirements:
- Park Forest resident
- High school graduate or GED
- minimum age 18
- Ability to prevent and suppress fires
- Ability to achieve and maintain Emegency Medical Technician-Basic certification
- Abillity to follow directions
- Ability to work under pressure and communicate with the public
Salary Range:
- starting pay is $8.00 per hour and increases based on certifications and years of service.
Applications:
Applications are available to download on-line or at the fire station. Completed applications should be returned to the Fire Department and will be held on file until the next recruitment process.
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