Palatine, IL Firefighter/Paramedic Job Application

Description

Palatine Fire Department
Firefighter Job Application

Application deadline: Friday, January 24, 2025, at 2:00 p.m.

Salary range for Firefighter/Paramedic – $71,897 – $118,550

Minimum Requirements: 

• $35.00 non-refundable application fee
• Eligible to work in the United States
• High school diploma or GED
• Valid driver’s license at time of application; Valid Illinois driver’s license due at time of hire 
• Be at least twenty-one (21) years of age, but not older than thirty-five (35) years of age by the date of the written exam except as otherwise provided by statute
• Attend and pass the written exam, orientation, and all phases of testing which can include polygraph test, background investigation, psychological assessment, and a medical evaluation 
• Must hold EMT-B, EMT-I or EMT-P license (IDPH licensed or National Registry) at time of application. Must also be valid at time of hire
• Must have successfully completed the Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) and Ladder Climb Exercise within one year period prior to the date of the written exam 
  • Applicants not currently in possession of these certifications can obtain them through the below organizations or any licensed agency.  Please click on the below for more information.
    • NIPSTA 
    • Naperville CPAT Program 
    • MABAS
• Completion of at least 60 semester hours of college credit and/or evidence of OSFM equivalent training or experience, acceptable to the Village of Palatine Fire and Police Commission 
  • Click here to view the equivalency chart
• Must have primary residence in Illinois upon appointment as a probationary firefighter 
• Applicant must have at least 20-40 vision in both eyes with or without corrective lenses

Required documentation due 01/24/2025 at 2:00 p.m. (must be mailed or hand-delivered):

• Confirmed online application – available after purchase
• Consent and release form (2 pages) – available after purchase
• Copy of diploma (high school, GED, or college)
• Copy of valid driver’s license
• Proof of completion of at least 60 semester hours of college credit (copy of official transcripts required) or equivalent OSFM Certifications (copy of certifications required)
  • Transcripts and/or OSFM certifications must add up to a total of at least 60 semester hours
• Copy of valid IDPH or National EMT-B, EMT-I or EMT-P license
• Copy of valid CPAT and ladder climb certification. Must be dated 02/22/2024 – 02/22/2025

Testing Information:
Candidates must attend the mandatory examination on Saturday, February 22, 2025. Testing will be held at Harper College with sign-in to begin at 7:30 a.m.   Additional details will be supplied to eligible candidates approximately one week before the exam.

Application Process Information:
When you have completed the online application, you will receive a confirmation number. You will also need to print and sign the required release form(s) and gather the required documentation listed above for submission to IOS Recruitment by 2:00 p.m. on Friday, January 24, 2025. Failure to complete any portion of the application process will eliminate you from further consideration.  Please be sure to confirm that you meet the minimum requirements before purchasing the application.  Refunds will not be issued for any reason. 

All communications from IOS will come from re*********@io*********.com. Be sure to add us to your email address book and check your inbox (including spam folder) frequently for important notifications. IO Solutions in not responsible for email communications going to spam.

Please contact IOS Recruitment at (800) 343-HIRE or re*********@io*********.com with any questions regarding the application process, testing site, or required documentation before the application deadline.