FIRE & POLICE COMMISSION E. BUTCH EHRKE MICHAEL P. KONTEK DION J. ZINNEL FIRE CHIEF RICHARD J. MIKEL The information contained herein is supplied in an effort to inform you about the Village of Elk Grove Village and its Fire Department. It is not intended to constitute an offer of employment, nor is it a guarantee of benefits. Items are subject to change without notice. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Fire and Police Commission via e‐mail FirefighterTest@elkgrove.org or phone 800-343-4473. Revised: June 2015
FACT SHEET – ELK GROVE VILLAGE FIREFIGHTER - 2015
The Elk Grove Village Fire & Police Commission will be creating a new eligibility list
for the position of FIREFIGHTER. Eligibility Requirements
Candidates must meet the following requirements:
• Must be at least 21 years of age as of written examination date, and less than 35 years of age as of hire date unless otherwise exempt by statute. • Must be a United States citizen or meet requirements for citizenship • Must possess EMT‐Paramedic license by August 31, 2015. • Must possess valid CPAT/Ladder Climb card at time of application and time of appointment. Card is considered valid within one year of issue date. • Must read, write and speak English. • Must be in excellent physical condition and have good vision. • Must be of good moral character; must not have been convicted of any crimes or guilty of infamous or notoriously disgraceful conduct as described in the Illinois Compiled Statutes 65ILCS5/10‐2.1‐6. • Must be legally eligible to operate a motor vehicle in the State of Illinois and must possess a valid Illinois driver’s license at the time of hire. Applications
IOS Recruitment is managing the application process on behalf of the Village of Elk Grove.
Applicants will be required to purchase the application for a nonrefundable fee of $40.
Visit http://www.recruitment.iosolutions.org/ to complete the online application.
Applications will be available from June 22, 2015 to July 27, 2015. All applications and
required documents must be submitted to IOS Recruitment by 12:00 noon on Monday,
July 27, 2015 or candidate will be considered ineligible to participate in the testing
process. Applicants are wholly responsible for ensuring the completeness and accuracy of
their application.
Testing Process
Our testing process will consist of the following components/events:
Mandatory Orientation
Written Examination
Initial Eligibility List
Assignment of Preference Points
Final Eligibility List
Background Investigation
Polygraph Examination
Individual Oral Interview
Psychological Evaluation
Medical Evaluation
Mandatory Orientation & Written Examination
The mandatory orientation and written exam will be conducted on Saturday, August 8,
2015 at the Charles J. Zettek Municipal Complex, 901 Wellington Avenue, Elk Grove Village, IL
60007. Doors will open for sign-in at 7:30 a.m. and the orientation will begin at 8:00 a.m.
Applicants are required to arrive at the testing location no later than 8:00 a.m. to sign-in.
During the orientation the Fire & Police Commission will present an overview of the hiring
process and the Fire Department will provide information on its operation.
The written examination will consist of two primary components: a traditional firefighter
entry examination and a situational judgment test. Both will be administered in a paperand-pencil format. The firefighter exam will assess job-related cognitive abilities,
personality characteristics, and behavioral traits. The situational judgment test will assess
job-related skills associated with interpersonal and problem-solving interactions similar to
those you may have on the job. You do not need to have any firefighter experience,
training or knowledge to successfully complete these tests.
Preference Points
Candidates that pass the written examination will be offered an opportunity to claim
preference points as follows:
Veterans
5 points for a minimum of one year active service with honorable discharge. Education
Maximum of four education points awarded; candidate may claim only one of the following:
1 point Associate’s Degree (non‐fire science) 2 points Bachelor’s Degree (non‐fire science) 3 points Associate’s Degree in Fire Science or Emergency Management 4 points Bachelor’s Degree or above in Fire Science, Fire Service Management, Fire Service Administration, Public Administration, Public Safety Emergency Management. Paramedic Maximum of three points may be claimed for paramedic licensure: 3 points IDPH Paramedic License with practice privileges in the Northwest Community EMS System as documented in a Letter of Good Standing from the System. 2 points IDPH Paramedic License 0 points National Registry Paramedic License Firefighter One (1) point will be awarded for FF‐II certification Maximum of 13 preference points awarded per applicant.
- Elk Grove Village is an Equal Opportunity Employer -
Agency Profile
Location
Elk Grove Village is adjacent to Chicago's northwest city limits (O'Hare
International Airport), 22 miles from Chicago's Loop.
Counties
Cook and DuPage
Land Area:
10.9 Square Miles
(Residential 5.5 Square Miles)
(Industrial 5.4 Square Miles)
Population:
33,127 (2010 Census)
The Department
The Elk Grove Village Fire Department responds to approximately 5,000 incidents annually,
providing complete Fire, Rescue, and Emergency Medical Services to those who live, work,
and travel within Elk Grove Village. This full-time Department consists of 66 Firefighters,
15 Lieutenants, 5 Battalion Chiefs, 1 Deputy Chief and 1 Fire Chief for a total of 88 sworn
personnel.
The Department currently has an authorized staffing of 58
Firefighter/Paramedics. All other sworn personnel function as State Certified Emergency
Medical Technicians. The Elk Grove Village Fire Department maintains a Class 2 ISO rating,
a designation that reflects the strength of our fire suppression capabilities. Only 810 of the
over 49,000 rated departments in the United States have achieved a Class 2 or higher.
The Fire Department has four fire stations strategically located throughout our
community. Each of the four fire stations has a front-line Advanced Life Support (ALS) Fire
Engine. The three fire stations located in residential areas of our community have frontline ALS ambulances; and the fourth fire station located within the Village’s Business Park
has a front-line ALS ambulance when staffing allows. The fire station in the center of town
has a 100′ aerial ladder truck that is utilized for accessing elevated areas and also carries a
complete line of extrication equipment to free persons trapped in vehicles or machinery.
Also located at the fire station in the center of town is our shift commander (Battalion
Chief) who manages the day-to-day operations of the shift and serves as the initial
Incident Commander for emergency incidents.
Supplemental Information
Work Schedule: Firefighters currently work on 24 hours and off 48 hours. Firefighters are eligible
for overtime pay in accordance with the conditions defined in the collective bargaining agreement
between the Village of Elk Grove Village and the Elk Grove Firefighters Association, Local No. 2340.
Salary: Effective May 1, 2015, the starting annual salary for the position of Firefighter is
$62,618.26. An additional stipend of $4,300 is provided to all authorized paramedics.
Wage Range for Firefighters effective 05/01/2015:
Starting Salary
Step 2
Step 3
Step 4
Step 5
Step 6
Top Range
$62,618.26
$67,376.06
$72,132.77
$76,891.69
$81,649.49
$86,406.19
$91,164.00
Pension: The Illinois State Statutes require that 9.455 percent of the base salary of a Firefighter
be deducted on a monthly basis and placed in a pension fund. The Village contributes 22.57
percent into the Pension Fund. The Fire Pension Fund is administered according to prescribed
State law.
Benefits: The Village offers a comprehensive benefit package for the employee and qualifying
dependents. This benefit package includes medical, dental, and life insurance benefits. Vacation,
holiday, and sick leave benefits are also provided.
Training: The Elk Grove Village Fire Department participates in the Illinois State Certified
Firefighters Training Program. Courses toward achieving required State Certification are provided
through the department. New hires will have $75.00 deducted per payroll check until the
employee completes his/her probationary period. Upon attainment of permanent employment
status, he/she will be reimbursed for the total amount that has been withheld. If the employee
fails to attain permanent employment status, the amount that has been withheld will be used to
reimburse the Village for its training and equipment costs.
Certifications/Specialties:
Firefighters shall obtain certifications and/or specialties as required
and/or deemed necessary for the effective operation of the Fire Department. All Firefighters shall
become certified as Illinois State Certified Firefighters (Level II), Hazardous Materials First
Responders Operations and Emergency Medical Technician Level B (EMT-B) prior to completion of
their probationary period. A Firefighter shall become an Illinois State Certified Firefighter (Level III)
within three (3) years from his/her initial date of employment. Other certification and/or
specialties deemed necessary include but are not limited to those within the areas of fire
suppression, emergency medical services, rescue, fire prevention and investigation, hazardous
materials, and public education. All required certifications and/or specialties obtained shall be
maintained unless express written permission to decertify in a given area is granted by the Fire
Chief. This is determined by the operational needs of the Fire Department. Licensure as a
paramedic may be required as a condition of continued employment at the discretion of the Fire
Chief.
Department Tattoo Policy: Tattoos, brands, body piercings and other body art are inappropriate
for the work place, and shall not be visible during working hours or work related functions.
Please email any questions to firefightertest@elkgrove.org or phone 800-343-4473.