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2008/06/05

City of Hillsboro

Position Title: Engineer/Dispatcher
Position Type: Firefighter
Closed date: 12/04/2008
Job Description
This person’s duties will consist of being able to operate all Fire Department equipment, and the person filling this position will be required to obtain a Class B non-CDL driver’s license. This person will be expected to demonstrate data entry proficiency and extensive communications skills. This person will also be expected to exercise considerable judgment under pressure and to obtain LEADS, EPD, and EFD certification within six months of employment, if training is available. This person will also be called upon to perform general maintenance and testing associated with the Fire Department. This person’s duties are not limited to the above descriptions and may be called upon to work any position as deemed necessary by the Council.

Additional Information

Qualified applicants must be at least 18 years of age, have no felony record, possess a valid Illinois driver’s license, and have a high school diploma or the equivalent. With certain limited exceptions, applicants must not have reached their thirty-fifth birthday as of the deadline for filing applications. Applicants must be able to meet department’s minimum physical and general aptitude standards for the position of firefighter.

All employees of the Fire Department must be certified as telecommunicators and basic computer operators within the probationary period, if certification training is available. Employees may reside outside the corporate limits of the City of Hillsboro, provided they reside within six (6) miles of City Hall.

Job Requirements
  • Education high school diploma or equivalent
  • Additional Requirement :
    Testing to be held June 28, 2008
  • Salary Information
    Salary: $27,505.92  annual

    Contact Information
    Board of Fire and Police Commissioners 
    City of Hillsboro
    447 S. Main Street
    Hillsboro, Illinois 62049
    ph: (217)532-5566

    How To Apply
    Applications will be accepted at City Hall, 447 S. Main Street, Hillsboro, IL 62049. The deadline for submitting applications to the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners in care of City Hall is 4:00 PM on Friday, June 20, 2008. A non-refundable testing fee of $25.00 must be paid prior to testing.


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