The City of Carterville Board of Fire and Police Commissioners is now accepting applications for full-time Firefighter/Paramedic testing. Applicants must be a U.S. citizen, 21 – 35 years old and possess a High School Diploma or GED. Applicants must also have a valid Illinois Paramedic or license, or ability to obtain license reciprocity. A copy of GED/High School Diploma and birth certificate are required with application. Applicants must not have been convicted of a felony and must qualify medically under the Board of Fire and Police Commission regulations. Selection process will include basic application review and acceptance by the Board of Fire and Police Commission, a physical fitness assessment, written test, oral interviews, psychological evaluation and background investigation. New hires must live within the fire response area of the Carterville Fire Department.
Application packets may be obtained from and returned to: Khristina Hollister, Carterville City Hall, 103 S. Division St., Carterville, IL 62918 (khollister@visitcarterville.com). Applicants will be notified of test date. EOE