FIREFIGHTER/PARAMEDIC VILLAGE OF OAK LAWN, ILLINOIS

The Board of Fire & Police Commissioners is currently seeking qualified applicants for the full-time position of Firefighter/Paramedic without regard to gender, race, color, or ethnic origin.

Firefighter candidates will be required to successfully complete a written examination and an oral interview in order to be placed on the eligibility list.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

Salary and benefits are subject to negotiation between the Village of Oak Lawn and IAFF Local 3405.  Currently, the starting salary is $75,882 the first year with increases to $86,652 after one year and to $104,241 after three years.  Benefits currently include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, pension plan, deferred compensation plan, vacation and PTO benefit package, credit union, and uniform allowance.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

AGE:

At least twenty-one (21) years of age by the date of the written exam and under thirty-five (35) years of age, as of the closing date of the application filing period.  Proof of age will be required at time of application.

HEALTH:

Physically and psychologically qualified to sustain the labors and exposures of a Firefighter/Paramedic.

VISION:

Minimum of 20/70 uncorrected vision, corrected to 20/20 in each eye, with normal color and depth perception.

CHARACTER:

No felony convictions; good moral character. Candidates must also successfully pass a background examination as a condition for being hired.

RESIDENCY:

Legal eligibility to work in the United States. Oak Lawn residency is not required.  New hires are required to establish residence in the State of Illinois and within fifty (50) miles of Village Hall (9446 S. Raymond Ave.) not later than six months after the completion of the probationary year.

EDUCATION:

• Must have a high school diploma or GED equivalent as of the closing date for filing the application.
• Must possess and maintain a valid CPAT “Candidate Physical Ability Test” Card with ladder endorsement that was issued within 12 months of the closing date for filing the application for employment. and
• Be certified by the State of Illinois as a Paramedic (EMT-P) as of the date of hire.  National Registry EMT Paramedic will also be accepted. and
• Possess an Illinois State Firefighter Certification as of the date of hire or, as an alternative, have completed Illinois State Firefighter Training as of the date of hire, although not yet being certified by the State of Illinois.  

LANGUAGE:

Speak, read, and write the English language.

DRIVER QUALIFICATIONS:

Possess a valid driver's license from applicant’s state of residency.

FEE:

A $25.00 non-refundable test fee will be payable at time of written exam.

FOR INFORMATION ABOUT OBTAINING AN APPLICATION

Applicants will be notified by e-mail of date, time, and location of all exams.  Prior to appointment, eligible candidates must pass a pre-employment background check, medical, and psychological exam. Applications are available on our website or can be picked up on lower level of Municipal Center, 9446 S. Raymond Ave., Oak Lawn, Monday through Friday, 8: 30 a.m. to 5: 00 p.m.  Please note the Municipal Center will be closed on Friday, March 6, 2026.  Completed applications must be returned to the Commission office no later than 4: 00 p.m. on Friday, March 17, 2023.  For additional information, please e-mail Karen Borgman at kborgman@oaklawnil.gov.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF FIRE & POLICE COMMISSIONERS

VILLAGE OF OAK LAWN

(Equal Opportunity Employer)

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