Firefighter/Paramedic Full-Time

   
The City of Allen Park is now accepting applications to establish an eligibility roster for employment opportunities for the position of full time Firefighter/Paramedic.
 
 GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants must (upon submission of application):

1. Be at least eighteen (18) years old, a high school graduate, or possess a GED equivalent.
2. Be a citizen of the United States.
3. Have a valid Michigan driver’s license or chauffeur’s license.
4. Possess a valid State of Michigan Licensed Paramedic
5. Possess valid ACLS and BLS certifications by time of hire.
6. Must have written test score from the Conference of Western Wayne Firefighter Testing Program, EMPCO testing system, or other Michigan equivalent.
7. Must successfully complete the Firefighter I & II training academy within the required time period set by the department.
8. Submit to and pass an oral board interview.
9. Submit to and pass a background and driving record check
10. Submit to and pass a psychiatric evaluation, medical examination, and drug screen

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Firefighter/Paramedic pay scale ranges from $48437.07 at hire to $69,823.14 after 60 months.  A full benefit package is included which offers healthcare, life, and dental insurance, as well as paid sick, vacation, and personal leave time, as well as a defined benefit pension. A copy of the complete benefit package is available upon request.  The IAFF Collective Bargaining Agreement can be found at https://www.cityofallenpark.org/getattachment/Services-Departments/Human-Resources-and-Risk-Management/Collective-Bargaining-Agreements/Firefighters-July-1-2016-to-June-30-2022-Local-1410-of-the-International-Association-of-Firefighters.pdf.aspx
 
Applications shall be accepted until all positions are filled.    Applications are available at City of Allen Park Department of Human Resources, located at 15915 Southfield Road, Allen Park, MI 48101 and online at: 
 Directions for submission are listed on the application.  https://www.cityofallenpark.org/Services-Departments/Human-Resources-and-Risk-Management/Employment/FDEmploymentApplication-updated-10-7-2022.aspx
 
Regular office hours are 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except for official Holidays.
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