Firefighters - Mapleton, United States - Sunstates Security
Description
FirefightersHIRING IMMEDIATELY
Sunstates Emergency Services is hiring
full-time and part-time Firefighters for sites in East Peoria, IL; Mapleton, IL; and Mossville, IL.
These non-exempt positions offer a starting annual salary of
$59,488 - $64,064 for full-time certified firefighters, depending on experience; and
$52,624 for full-time uncertified firefighters.
REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS (Certified Firefighter Positions)**:
- Firefighter 2/Basic Operations
- Hazardous Materials Operations
- State of IL EMT B or higher
REQUIREMENTS (Uncertified Positions):
- Current/recent firefighter experience (includes volunteer firefighter)
- Certifications listed above must be obtained within 12 months of hire.
- Tuition/registration fees for these courses can be billed directly to Sunstates or paid to the employee via direct payroll deposit.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
- Minimum 18 years of age
- Possess effective written and oral communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to deal with all levels of personnel and the general public in a professional and effective manner
- Display exceptional customer service and communication skills
- Have intermediate computer skills to operate innovative, wireless technology at clientspecific sites
- Parttime positions must work at least two shifts per week.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Responsible for emergency response from the assigned post which can include fire, medical, hazardous material, and confined space emergencies
- The basic inspection related to fire systems and equipment
- Act as a visible deterrent to crime and client rule infractions
- Detect and report any suspicious activity or unsafe acts that may be a threat to the property, clients, guests, or employees
- May operate emergency vehicles based on assignment and need
- 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 operating power tools, climbing ladders, and wearing firefighter protective gear including selfcontained 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 during shift
- Stand or walk on various surfaces for long periods of time
The Firefighter must read and become extremely knowledgeable of Post Orders and SOP, and will be able to act quickly and efficiently according to such directives.
Sunstates Emergency Services, a division of Sunstates Security, has established a reputation for providing excellent customer service and quality work environments for its team across the country.
We reinvest in our employees by offering a benefits package that exceeds industry standards, career growth opportunities, extensive internal training, employee incentive programs, team recognition, and more.
Recent national awards received by Sunstates include Outstanding Contract Security Company in 2022 & 2023 and INC's America's Fastest Growing Private Companies list.
Sunstates Security's mission and vision statement are at the heart of everything we do, focusing all efforts on honor, integrity, and trust.
If you're searching for a career with challenging and rewarding opportunities, we invite you to explore the possibilities at Sunstates Security.
As a proactive security partner for some of the country's leading companies and organizations, we provide careers for talented people to become part of a successful, growing company.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and supporter of our military veterans
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