Firefighter EMT

MedStar Health; East Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading security services company is hiring Firefighter EMTs in East Peoria, IL, offering a starting pay of $26/hour. Responsibilities include ensuring facility safety, responding to emergencies, and performing firefighting duties. Candidates must have EMT certification, prior firefighting experience, and strong communication skills.

Benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage

Life Insurance

Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Programs

Company Discounts

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Must have Health License as EMT or higher.
• Must possess current CPR/AED Certification.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety and security of facilities.
• Respond to emergencies and administer basic life support.
• Fight fires and mitigate hazardous material incidents.

Skills

Communication

Customer Service

Crisis Management

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Firefighter EMT

Job Locations

US-IL-East Peoria

Category (Portal Searching)

Security Officer Level

Business Unit

AUS

Overview

Allied Universal, North America's leading security and facility services company, offers rewarding careers that provide you a sense of purpose. While working in a dynamic, welcoming, and collaborative workplace, you will be part of a team that contributes to a culture that positively impacts the communities and customers we serve. We offer comprehensive benefits for most full-time positions, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, a retirement plan, employee assistance programs, company discounts, perks, and more.

Job Description

Now Hiring: Firefighters
Starting Pay: $26 / Hour paid weekly

Must have BOF training

Previous Firefighting Experience

Schedule: Full-Time | Includes Nights, Weekends & Holidays

All EMT Continuing Education (CE) provided in-house

Industrial Firefighter training, including:

Hazardous Materials Response (Hazmat)

Rope Rescue

Confined Space Rescue

Allied Universal Services is seeking the position of a Firefighter-EMT.

The Firefighter-EMT is responsible for the safety and security of the facilities they protect. The Firefighter-EMT acts as a visible deterrent to crime and client rule infractions, as well as detects and reports suspicious, unsafe or criminal acts at or near their assigned posts, which may be a threat to the property, clients, guests or employees at the site.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

Be at least 21 years of age with high school diploma or equivalent
• Possess effective written and oral communication and interpersonal skills with ability to deal with all levels of personnel and the general public in a professional and effective manner

• Licensing requirements are subject to state and/or local laws and regulations and may be required prior to employment.

• Health License as Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or higher
• Must have current CPR/AED Certification
• Must pass physical and Fit Test required for Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA)
• Must obtain and maintain annual Hazardous Materials Technician Certification (OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120)
• Must obtain and maintain annual Confined Space and Rope Rescue Certification (OSHA 29 CFR 1910.146)
• Must possess or be able to obtain any additional state requirements for a firefighter EMT
• As a condition of employment, employee must successfully complete a background investigation and a drug screen in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws
• Display exceptional customer service and communication skills

• Driving Positions: must possess a valid Driver's License with at least one year of driving experience, a clean driving record (no major violations within last 36 months, no more than 1 accident in last 24 months, no more than one minor moving violation in last 24 months), a minimum level of insurance as required by Company policy, and the ability to safely operate a vehicle required.

• Have intermediate computer skills to operate innovative, wireless technology at client specific sites
• Ability to handle crisis situations at the client site, calmly and efficiently
• Safely respond to emergency incidents, fight fires, mitigate hazardous material incidents, rescue trapped persons in confined spaces, and administer basic life support (BLS) treatment.
• Able to perform firefighting duties including advancing hose lines, fire apparatus pump operations, safely operate power tools, climb ladders, and wear firefighter protective gear including self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) weighing approximately 70 pounds.
• Able to:
  • Work in various environments such as cold weather, rain/snow or heat
  • Occasionally lift or carry up to 80 pounds
  • Climb stairs, ramps, or ladders occasionally during shift
  • Stand or walk on various surfaces for long periods of time

Closing

Allied Universal is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or relationship/association with a protected veteran, or any other basis or characteristic protected by law. For more information: www.aus.com

If you have any questions regarding Equal Employment Opportunity, have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply, or require an accommodation at any time during the recruitment and/or employment process, please contact our local Human Resources department. To find an office near you, please visit: www.aus.com/offices.

Requisition ID

2025-1393875