The Joliet Fire Department HIRING PROCESS HAS EXPIRED AS OF DECEMBER 21, 2023 THE NEW HIRE LIST WILL BE POSTED HERE ONCE COMPLETED.
Job Description Details:
Population: 150,362
Sworn Personnel: 212
All applicants must meet the following minimum requirements established by the City of Joliet:
U.S. citizenship;
- No felony convictions or misdemeanors involving moral turpitude;
- High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent;
- Possess a valid driver's license with good driving record (will be required proof of identification at all phases of testing);
- No offensive and/or inappropriate visible tattoos, brands, or body piercings. No tattoos, body art, or brands will be on the head, face, scalp, neck, or hands from the wrists to the fingertips (Reference: Joliet Fire Department Standard Operating Procedure #25 - under the Job Description section of the application);
- Possess 20/20 vision (or corrected 20/20 vision) and cannot be color blind;
- Must be registered with Selective Service (https://www.sss.gov)
- At least 20 years of age and UNDER 35 years of age at time of application (December 30, 2023) unless applicant falls under one of the statutory exceptions -AND- Must be at least 21 years of age and UNDER 35 years of age at time of job appointment, unless otherwise exempt.
- Must successfully obtain a valid Paramedic certification (paid for by the City of Joliet) in the State of Illinois -AND- test into the Silver Cross EMS System by the end of their probationary period*
- *Failure to do so will result in the candidate's termination.
- Must present a valid CPAT and Ladder Climb certification with any licensed agency, dated within one year, at time of application and at time of Conditional Offer of Employment;
- Additional information on the CPAT and Ladder Climb Certifications is available in the "Summary of the Hiring Process" section of the application.
- Must successfully complete an on-line written examination. .Candidates scoring in the top tier will move on to the first round of oral interviews.
- Must meet the requirements of a background investigation and pass a medical, vision, psychological and polygraph test;
- CANNOT BE COLORBLIND;
- Residency Requirement: The City of Joliet has a residency requirement in place. All new employees must reside within the City of Joliet/City limits within 18 months from the date of hire;
- Pay a $50.00 non-refundable application processing fee;
- Application deadline is Wednesday, December 20, 20213at 4:00 PM.
The City of Joliet is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply.
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