Job Opportunities

Firefighter

Position Type: Full Time

Hours of Work: Twenty-four (24) hour shifts, with forty-eight (48) hours off in between.

Salary: $61,662 Annual Salary

Department: Fire Department

Under the direction of the Fire Chief or designee, the applicant responds to fires, responds to medical emergencies, and maintains municipal fire equipment. Applicants must be between the ages of 21 and 35 on the date of test, have a valid driver's license, be a U.S. Citizen, and have a high school diploma or equivalent. Applicants will be required to pass a physical agility test, written exam, background/credit checks, and medical assessment with drug screen. EEO/ADA Employer. Residency within Jefferson County, Illinois required.

Accountant

Position Type: Full Time

Hours of Work: Office Hours are Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., some overtime may be required

Salary: $16.50 per hour, Benefits

Department: Finance Administration

Closing Date: Open until filled

Candidate will be primarily responsible for data entry of payroll and accounts receivable.  Candidates should possess strong math skills, data entry experience, and be proficient in Microsoft Excel. Good organization and communication skills are also preferred. Attention to detail required. College coursework in Accounting or a directly related field is desirable. Position is responsible for basic data entry including posting journal entries, transactions, and entering invoices. Other responsibilities will include: reconciling various bank accounts, tracking payments of various local taxes, involvement in the payroll process, assisting with the budget, assisting with external audit spreadsheets, maintaining files, and other tasks as assigned. Residency within Jefferson County, Illinois is required after 6 months of employment. Applicants will be required to pass a basic adult education test, typing test (30 wpm), background/credit checks, and medical assessment with drug screen. EEO/ADA Employer.

Telecommunicator

Position Type: Full time, required to work mainly nights, weekends, and holidays

Hours of Work: 40 hours per week

Salary: $22.72 an hour, holiday pay, 2.5% increase when EMD certified

Department: Police Department

Closing Date: September 28, 2024

Applicants are required to have good communication skills; clear speaking voice, free of speech impediments; ability to hear and distinguish voices on the radio traffic; ability to become certified as a LEADS operator; ability to obtain Emergency Medical Dispatch certification; ability to work efficiently in emergency situations; and ability to pass thorough background security check performed by Police Department personnel.  Applications on file less than one year will be considered. Residency within Jefferson County, Illinois required. Subject to basic reading test, background checks and medical assessment with drug screen.