Job Opportunities

Firefighter

Position Type: Full Time

Hours of Work: Twenty-four (24) hour shifts, with forty-eight (48) hours off in between.

Salary: $61,662 Annual Salary

Department: Fire Department

Under the direction of the Fire Chief or designee, the applicant responds to fires, responds to medical emergencies, and maintains municipal fire equipment. Applicants must be between the ages of 21 and 35 on the date of test, have a valid driver's license, be a U.S. Citizen, and have a high school diploma or equivalent. Applicants will be required to pass a physical agility test, written exam, background/credit checks, and medical assessment with drug screen. EEO/ADA Employer. Residency within Jefferson County, Illinois required.

Building Inspector

Position Type: Full Time

Hours of Work: 40 hours per week, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Salary: $29.00 - $36.00 per hour

Department: Engineering Department

Closing Date: Applications accepted until position is filled.

The position is responsible for residential and commercial inspection of new and rehab construction as well as electrical inspections and code enforcement. Knowledge of heating, plumbing, electrical, and construction a plus. Requires three years of experience in building trades and/or construction management, ICC Certification. Ability of achieving local electrical license (2008 National Electric Code) within 6 months of hire. Two years’ college coursework in construction management or related field is preferable. Applicants must be able to pass background/credit checks and medical assessments. This is an IMRF pension position. Employer paid health insurance. Residency within Jefferson County, IL required within 6 months of employment. 

Telecommunicator

Position Type: Full time, required to work mainly nights, weekends, and holidays

Hours of Work: 40 hours per week

Salary: $22.72 an hour, holiday pay, 2.5% increase when EMD certified

Department: Police Department

Closing Date: Open until filled

Applicants are required to have good communication skills; clear speaking voice, free of speech impediments; ability to hear and distinguish voices on the radio traffic; ability to become certified as a LEADS operator; ability to obtain Emergency Medical Dispatch certification; ability to work efficiently in emergency situations; and ability to pass thorough background security check performed by Police Department personnel.  Applications on file less than one year will be considered. Residency within Jefferson County, Illinois required. Subject to basic reading test, background checks and medical assessment with drug screen.