Entry-Level Firefighter

City of Champaign
City of Champaign

Champaign, IL, USA

Posted on Jul 2, 2026

Position Overview

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

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.
  • 21 yearsofagebythedateofhire.
  • 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.