Entry-Level Firefighter
Listed on 2026-07-05
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Government
Public Health
Entry-Level Firefighter
The City of Champaign is accepting applications for the position of Entry-Level Firefighter.
Opening Date:
July 1, 2026
Closing Date:
August 31, 2026 at 4:00 PM Central Time (US & Canada)
Applications for this posting are being accepted for entry-level firefighter recruitment testing.
Required Qualifications:
- U. S. Citizen or legally authorized to work in the United States (must meet I-9 requirements).
- Valid Driver's License.
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- 21 years of age by the date of hire.
- Note:
Some convictions, misdemeanors or serious traffic offenses may disqualify applicants from further consideration, if the criminal conviction history has a substantial relationship to the position applied for:
Medical, physical, and psychological examinations and a criminal background check will be required. The starting annual salary is $75,867 plus an excellent fringe benefits package; $83,593 after one year.
Contact the Human Resources Department at Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. if you require an accommodation to complete this application or during any phase of the application, interview, or employment process. The following locations offer free Internet access and assistance:
Champaign Public Library, Champaign Public Library Douglass Branch, and the Illinois Work Net Center.
The City of Champaign is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to promoting a work environment and a community that values and supports diversity and inclusion. Women, minorities and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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