Firefighter/Paramedic

Contact Information

Zion Fire and Rescue Department
1303 27th Street
Zion, IL 60099
Website: www.cityofzion.com

Position Information

Application Deadline: 09/18/26 @ 4:00 PM
Salary Range: Starting: $71,382 | End of current CBA: $118,017
Shift Schedule: 24 hours on - 72 hours off
Sworn 29 Full-Time; 12 Part-Time
Population: 24,655

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners of the City of Zion, Illinois is accepting applications for the position of FIREFIGHTER/PARAMEDIC with the Zion Fire and Rescue Department.

Testing

Testing is being conducted to establish a new 2-year Eligibility Register for future hiring needs.
Written Examination: September 30, 2026
Time Check-in: starts at 5:30 PM
Doors close at 6:00 PM
Location: Zion Police Department 2101 Salem Boulevard Zion, IL 60099

Minimum Requirements

• At least 21 years of age, not to exceed the age of 34 at time of application, unless exempt by statute
  
• A U.S. Citizen or legally authorized to work in the United States
  
• A high school graduate or GED equivalent
  
• A valid driver's license with a good driving record
  
• A $20.00 non-refundable application processing fee (waived for City of Zion residents with proof of address)
  
• To complete the mandatory online written examination

Preference Points

• Veteran – 5 points (mandatory)
  
• Veterans shall be preferred for employment. Candidates who have actively served at least one year in the United States military and have been honorably discharged will receive 5 points.
  
• Educational – 5 points maximum
  
• 2.5 points for Associate of Fire Science
  
• 2.5 points for Associate of EMS (Emergency Medical Services)
  
• 5 points for Bachelor's Degree – any discipline
  
• Unique – 5 points maximum
  
• 1 point – Fire Apparatus Engineer
  
• 5 points maximum - 1 point for each full year served on Zion Fire Department
  
• Experience – 5 points maximum
  
• Applicants employed by a municipality who have been paid-on-call or part-time certified Firefighter II, State of Illinois or nationally licensed EMT-B or EMT-I, or any combination of those capacities shall be awarded 0.5 points for each year of successful service in one or more of those capacities, up to a maximum of 5 points
  
• Certified Firefighter III and State of Illinois or nationally licensed paramedics shall be awarded one (1) point per year up to a maximum of 5 points.
  
• Applicants from outside the municipality who were employed as full-time firefighters or firefighter/paramedics by a fire protection district or another municipality for at least two (2) years shall be awarded 5 points.
  
• Proof of previous employment must be provided on the previous employers' letterhead and include the position in which the candidate served and the dates of service. Such proof must be signed by the previous employer.

Additional Information and Application

To apply, please visit https://applytoserve.com/Application.aspx?ID=803.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Zion is an Equal Opportunity Employer.