We are hiring!

We are testing for Full-time employment!

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All Applicants Must Meet the Following Minimum Requirements established by the Minooka Fire Protection District:

• At least 21 years of age and under 35 years of age, unless exempt as noted under state statute (65 IL 5/10-2.1-6.3) at time of application;
• No felony convictions (Note: Some misdemeanors will disqualify);
• Be a U.S. Citizen;
• Possess a valid driver’s license;
• Have a High school Diploma or GED equivalent;
• APPLICANT MUST POSSESS:
  • ILLINOIS STATE FIRE MARSHAL CERTIFIED FIREFIGHTER II OR BASIC OPERATIONS FIREFIGHTER AND a valid EMT-B License issued by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) at time of application, OR,
  • BE A LICENSED PARAMEDIC (if a licensed paramedic, firefighter II or basic operations firefighter is not required at time of application) 
• NOTICE:  MUST BE A LICENSED PARAMEDIC AND A CERTIFIED FIREFIGHTER II OR BASIC OPERATIONS FIREFIGHTER AT DATE OF CONDITIONAL OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT AND SUCCESSFULLY TEST INTO THE EMS SYSTEM
• Provide proof of a current and valid CPAT card with ladder certification issued within 12 months of the application deadline date (April 12, 2024) to qualify for placement on any list of eligible candidates (70 ILCS 705/16.06b(f).  Any costs associated with the CPAT and ladder certification will be at the expense of the applicant.
  • NOTICE: In the event any applicant who has been found eligible for appointment and whose name has been placed upon the final eligibility register has not been appointed to a firefighter position within one year after the date of his or her CPAT examination with ladder certification, the Board will require proof of subsequent CPAT with ladder certification prior to his or her appointment.  CPAT and Ladder certification must have been completed within one year of conditional offer.

Submission of Application:  Applications MUST be submitted online by Friday, April 12, 2024 at 4:00 PM (CST).  Faxed, e-mailed, mailed or dropped off applications will NOT be accepted. Applications submitted after the deadline will NOT be accepted. Only one application per person, per testing cycle will be accepted.

Mandatory On-Line Written Exam Testing:  Following completion of all application materials and review of minimum qualifications, successful applicants will be invited to participate in remote on-line written exam testing starting at 9:00 AM on Tuesday, April 23, 2024 through Thursday, April 25, 2024 at 4:00 PM.  The test will only be available during this time period.  Candidates will need to have access to a laptop or desktop computer.  All candidates will receive an email approximately one week prior regarding their status in the process, along with further instructions for taking the on-line written exam. NOTE: Please be sure to check your email spam folder. Many email account providers automatically send our emails there in error (i.e. Google, Yahoo, etc.).  

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