Entry-Level Firefighter

City of Champaign; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 75,867 - 83,593; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent fringe benefits package

Job summary

The City of Champaign is seeking applications for the position of Entry-Level Firefighter until August 31, 2026. Candidates must be U.S. Citizens or authorized to work in the U.S., possess a valid Driver's License, and have a High School Diploma or equivalent.

The role requires candidates to be 21 years or older at the time of hire and to undergo medical, physical, and psychological evaluations, along with a criminal background check. The starting salary is $75,867 with benefits, increasing to $83,593 after one year.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or legally authorized to work in the U.S.
• Must possess a valid Driver's License.
• Must be 21 years of age by the date of hire.
• Must pass medical, physical, and psychological examinations.
• Must pass a criminal background check.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

OPENING DATE: July 1, 2026

CLOSING DATE: August 31, 2026

APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSTING ARE BEING ACCEPTED FOR ENTRY-LEVEL FIREFIGHTER RECRUITMENT TESTING

The City of Champaign is accepting applications for the position of Entry-Level FIREFIGHTER.

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.
• 21yearsofagebythedateofhire.
• Note: Some convictions, misdemeanors or serious traffic offences 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.

Applications must be submitted online to: www.applytoserve.com