What are the responsibilities and job description for the Firefighter/Paramedic position at The Blue Line?
Village of Alsip
c/o COPS and FIRE Testing Service
Contact Information
Address
Village of Alsip
Attn: c/o COPS and FIRE Testing Service
Alsip, IL 60803
Website
Application Deadline
5 years: $109,793
Note: Current contract in negotiation. Salary figures will probably be higher when new contract is approved.
Sworn
Now Hiring
To fill immediate vacancies and establish an eligibility list for future hiring.
The Application Can Be Purchased At
www.jobsource.copsandfiretesting.com
Applications are available for a nonrefundable purchase fee of $15.00 until 2:00 PM on 10/14/2026.
Applications are NOT available at the Alsip Fire Department or Village of Alsip Municipal Offices.
The completed application along with required documents must be received by:
Wednesday, October 14, 2026 at 4:00 PM
This is not a postmark date.
The Applications Must Be Returned To The Office Of
COPS and FIRE Testing Service
ATTN: Alsip FD
1251 N. Plum Grove Road, Suite 160
Schaumburg, IL 60173
The Written Test Will Be Given On
Sunday, November 1, 2026
Check-In will begin at 8:00 AM (doors close at 8:30 AM)
Mandatory brief orientation - 8:30 AM
Written exam immediately following
Location:
Alsip Village Hall
4500 W. 123rd Street
Alsip, IL.
Minimum Eligibility Requirements
c/o COPS and FIRE Testing Service
Contact Information
Address
Village of Alsip
Attn: c/o COPS and FIRE Testing Service
Alsip, IL 60803
Website
- copsandfiretesting.com
- 847-310-2677
Application Deadline
- 10/14/26
- @ 4:00 PM
- Starting: $77,925
5 years: $109,793
Note: Current contract in negotiation. Salary figures will probably be higher when new contract is approved.
Sworn
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- 19,200
Now Hiring
To fill immediate vacancies and establish an eligibility list for future hiring.
The Application Can Be Purchased At
www.jobsource.copsandfiretesting.com
Applications are available for a nonrefundable purchase fee of $15.00 until 2:00 PM on 10/14/2026.
Applications are NOT available at the Alsip Fire Department or Village of Alsip Municipal Offices.
The completed application along with required documents must be received by:
Wednesday, October 14, 2026 at 4:00 PM
This is not a postmark date.
The Applications Must Be Returned To The Office Of
COPS and FIRE Testing Service
ATTN: Alsip FD
1251 N. Plum Grove Road, Suite 160
Schaumburg, IL 60173
The Written Test Will Be Given On
Sunday, November 1, 2026
Check-In will begin at 8:00 AM (doors close at 8:30 AM)
Mandatory brief orientation - 8:30 AM
Written exam immediately following
Location:
Alsip Village Hall
4500 W. 123rd Street
Alsip, IL.
Minimum Eligibility Requirements
- U.S. Citizen or Legal Permanent Resident authorized to work In the U.S.
- Valid Driver’s License
- Must have reached 20th birthday by application deadline.
- Must be under 35 years of age at application deadline unless exempt under 65 ILCS 5/10-2.1
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Fluent English language skills
- No felony convictions with good moral character per 65 ILCS 5/10-2.1-6
- Illinois residence required within 6 months of probation completion.
- Must be a certified Paramedic (EMT-P) licensed to practice in Illinois OR an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-B) currently enrolled in a certified paramedic class.
- Possess an OSFM Firefighter II/Basic Operations Firefighter Certificate OR a certificate of completion for Basic Operations Firefighter from the Illinois Fire Service Institute, Northern Illinois Public Safety Training Academy (NIPSTA), Romeoville Fire Academy, or an Illinois Community College that offers a Basic Operation Firefighter program OR equivalent of NFPA Firefighter I (out of state applicants) at time of application.
- Must have a candidate physical ability test (CPAT) card with Ladder test at conditional offer of employment.
- Must submit copies of documents showing eligibility requirements met. More information provided in application.
- Must successfully pass:
- Written exam
- Oral interview
- Background investigation
- Polygraph test
- Psychological exam
- Medical examination
Salary : $77,925 - $109,793