Firefighter/Paramedic-Libertyville Fire Dept

Position Title: Firefighter/Paramedic

The Libertyville Fire Department is hiring for the position of Firefighter/Paramedic. Candidates must complete NTN’s FireTEAM exam and PSSA, submit an application, release forms, and supporting certifications to be considered for the hiring process before Sept 3rd 2024 at 4:00 pm. Department Application can be found here:  https://www.libertyville.com/DocumentCenter/View/23430/Probationary-FirefighterParamedic-Application—Libertyville-Fire-Department

The above Documents can be posted to NTN portal or submitted to [email protected]

Salary Information: $75,634-$129,298

Benefit Information:  The Village of Libertyville has a competitive benefits package that includes Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, as well as medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts, a retirement plan through the Fire Pension Fund, 457, Roth IRA, Retirement Health Savings Plan, Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation, Sick Leave, Kelly Days, Tuition Reimbursement, and more.

Department Contact:
Michael Pakosta, Fire Chief
847-362-5664
[email protected]

Department Overview: The mission of the Libertyville Fire Department is to protect the lives and property within our hometown by reducing the effects of fire, hazardous materials incidents, medical emergencies, special rescue emergencies, and disasters. It is for this reason that we strive to provide the highest possible levels of safety to our public by working in conjunction with representatives of local, state, and federal emergency response organizations to provide emergency services to our community.

Population: 28,532

Job Requirements
Age : Must be at least 21 years old and maximum age of 34 years (except as otherwise provided by state law).

Citizenship Required : United States Citizen or Naturalized citizen

High School Grad/GED : Yes

Valid ILLINOIS Driver’s License : Yes

Ability to Read/Speak English : Yes

Vision : Must pass pre-employment physical

College : No

Academy Certification : EMT certification, Basic Operation Firefighter Certification (Firefighter II)

Necessary Certifications :

Currently certified as a Basic Operations Fire Fighter or Firefighter II under the State of Illinois, Division of Personnel Standards and Education
Minimally a, Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) EMT-B in good standing by the State of Illinois pursuant to applicable statutes and regulations at the time of application.
Applicants must meet and provide copies of the following minimum requirements and qualifications at the time of application submittal deadline:
• United States citizen or Naturalized citizen.
• Must be at least 21 years old and maximum age of 34 years (except as otherwise provided by state law).
• Graduation from high school or equivalent thereof.
• Possess a valid driver’s license.
• Currently certified as a Basic Operations Fire Fighter or Firefighter II under the State of Illinois, Division of Personnel Standards and Education.
• Minimally a, Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) EMT-B in good standing by the State of Illinois pursuant to applicable statutes and regulations at the time of application.
• CPAT Certificate with Ladder Climb Certification conducted by a licensed agency no more than 12 months prior to taking written exam
• Ability to Read/Speak English

Hiring Process :

Your Application: You must submit your completed application and required forms by Sept 3rd,  2024 at 4:00 pm to [email protected] or upload to NTN portal.
Written Examination: Successful completion of the FireTeam exam through National Testing Network.
Physical Eligibility Register: Candidates must show proof of successful completion of the Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) which includes the required State of Illinois “ladder climb” portion from an approved agency no more than 12 months prior to taking the written examination.
Oral Interview: Oral Interviews will be held at the Libertyville Fire Department, as needed. This is a structured interview with the Libertyville Fire & Police Commission. Applicants will be notified of the date and time of their oral interview by mail.
Preliminary Eligibility Register: Candidates shall be placed on the Preliminary Register in the order of their relative excellence as determined by their written test scores.
Initial Eligibility Register: An Initial Eligibility list will be established from applicants on the Preliminary Register who have successfully passed the subjective oral interview.
Final Eligibility Register: This register is posted after application of all preference points allowed by the Fire and Police Commission.Military – 5 points. Awarded to applicants who have served a minimum of 12 months on active duty in the service of the U.S. Military and who have either been honorably discharged or, in lieu of an honorable discharge, are still serving in an active or inactive reserve status.
Education – 5 points. Candidates must have an associate degree in Fire Science or Emergency Medical Services from an accredited Community or Junior College or a bachelor’s degree in any field from an accredited College of University.
Paramedic (EMT-P) – 5 points. Applicants must be licensed as an EMT-P at the time of application for points.
Following the posting of the Final Eligibility Register, applicants may be notified of openings depending on the Department’s personnel needs. Several remaining examinations, investigations, and interviews need to be completed and passed prior to becoming an employee of the Libertyville Fire Department as outlined in the following:
Background Investigation: Conducted by the Fire & Police Commission or other agencies. PASS or FAIL.
In-depth Psychological and Polygraph Examination: These examinations will be administered by a registered psychologist. PASS or FAIL.
Medical Examination: Following an offer of employment, an applicant will submit to a post-offer medical examination supervised by a licensed physician appointed by the Fire & Police Commission. A drug urine screen test will be required as part of the medical examination.
Applicants are not guaranteed employment with the Fire Department or by the Village of Libertyville; employment is conditional based on passing the post-offer medical examinations and drug screen. PASS or FAIL.
Regulations governing testing and eligibility are set forth in the Libertyville Fire & Police Rules and Regulations. The Fire & Police Commission reserves the right to schedule these exams and tests in sequence other than as stated above. The final list terminates no later than two (2) years and one (1) day from the date of posting. Candidates will be selected in rank order from the list according to excellence.