Allen Park Fire Department issued the following announcement on Feb 16.
NOTICE
CITY OF ALLEN PARK FULL-TIME FIRE FIGHTER / PARAMEDIC.
The City of Allen Park is now accepting applications to establish an eligibility roster for 3 immediate openings for the position of full time Firefighter/Paramedic.
GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants must (upon submission of application):
1. Be at least eighteen (18) years old.
2. Be a citizen of the United States.
3. Be a high school graduate or have passed the General Education Development Test (GED).
4. Have a valid Michigan driver’s license or chauffeur’s license, with a good record.
6. Must have Fire Fighter I and II, and Haz-Mat operations level certification through the Michigan Fire Fighter Training Council.
7. Must Be a State of Michigan Licensed Paramedic
8. Current ACLS and BLS by time of hire.
9. Must have written test score from the Conference of Western Wayne Firefighter Testing Program, EMPCO testing system, or other Michigan equivalent.
BASIC PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS
Vision: Correctable to 20/20.
Weight: In proportion to height, as determined by a physical examination.
Prior to being hired candidates must pass; physical and psychological exams, the APFD physical skills test, and drug screen. An extensive background and driving record check will also be performed.
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EXAMINATIONS
To schedule a written test for these positions, you must contact Schoolcraft College and/or the EMPCO testing group. Other state of Michigan testing entities will also be accepted. You must take and pass the tests by time of oral interview.
All applicants must pass written and oral examinations with a minimum score of 75% in each examination. Final score will be cumulative with 60% weight given to the written examination and 40% to the oral examination.
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Pay ranges from $47,487.32 to $69,823.14 for firefighter / paramedic; fire officers are compensated at a higher rate according to rank. A full benefit package is included which offers healthcare, life and dental insurance, as well as paid sick, vacation, and personal leave time and a defined benefit pension. A copy of the complete benefit package is available upon request.
A City of Allen Park application is mandatory to be considered for the position; you are also encouraged to include a resume.
The application is available online at: http://www.cityofallenpark.org
Or at the City of Allen Park Human Resources Department, 15915 Southfield Road, Allen Park, MI 48101 – 313-928-2472
All applications must include copies of test results and the required certifications. Applications shall be accepted until all positions are filled.
Regular office hours are 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except for official Holidays.
The City of Allen Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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