Entry-Level Firefighter

About this role

<p data-pasted="true"><u><strong>OPENING DATE</strong></u><strong>: July 1, 2026</strong></p><p><u><strong>CLOSING DATE:</strong></u><strong>&nbsp;</strong><strong></strong><strong>August 31, 2026</strong></p><p><strong>APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSTING ARE BEING ACCEPTED FOR ENTRY-LEVEL FIREFIGHTER RECRUITMENT TESTING</strong></p>The City of Champaign is accepting applications for the position of <strong>Entry-Level FIREFIGHTER.</strong>

Requirements

Required Qualifications<ul style="margin-bottom: 3pt;" data-pasted="true"><li>U. S. Citizen or legally authorized to work in the United States (must meet I-9 requirements).</li><li>Valid Driver's License.</li><li>High School Diploma or equivalent.</li><li>21&nbsp;yearsofagebythedateofhire.</li><li>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:</li></ul><p>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. <strong>Applications must be submitted online to:&nbsp;</strong><a hre