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Overview Sunstates Emergency Services, a division of Sunstates Security, has established a reputation for providing excellent customer service and quality work environments while being recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Employers in 2021 and 2022. At Sunstates Emergency Services, we’re committed to hiring, developing and retaining a diverse and exceptionally qualified workforce.
As a result, our employees are skilled, knowledgeable and dedicated to providing clients with flawless security service and the peace of mind that comes with it. We work hard to recruit and to retain the best and the brightest people for each client and every site location. We instill in our employees the Sunstates promise to provide a safe, disciplined and friendly work environment with an opportunity for career advancement.
If you’re searching for a career with challenging and rewarding opportunities, we invite you to explore the possibilities at Sunstates Emergency Services. 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.
Job Skills / Requirements
HIRING IMMEDIATELY
Sunstates Emergency Services is hiring full-time Firefighters in the Peoria, IL area. All days and shifts are available, including weekends. These non-exempt positions offer a starting annual salary of $45,864 plus overtime for uncertified firefighters, and $52,416 plus overtime for certified firefighters – paid weekly .
Industry-leading employee benefits that include weekly pay, 401k savings plan with a company match, affordable medical, dental & vision benefits, employee referral bonuses, paid time off, premium holiday pay, tuition reimbursement, and more available for qualified candidates!
REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS: (If not currently certified, must be obtained within 12 months of hire)
- Firefighter 2/Basic Operations
- Hazardous Materials Operations
- State of IL EMT B or higher
- 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 client-specific sites
- This is considered a safety-sensitive position and is subject to both the Company’s and the Client’s Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy, which includes: pre-employment testing, post-accident testing, random testing, reasonable suspicion testing, return to duty testing, and follow-up testing.
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 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 self-contained 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
A Firefighter may perform a multitude of duties as specified by the Post Orders and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP). 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. Sun123
Education Requirements (Any)
High School diploma or equivalent
Certification Requirements (Any)
Drivers License
Additional Information / Benefits
Only candidates who meet our rigorous employment standards and who are excellent matches for open positions(as personally verified by Site Managers) are invited to join our security team.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and supporter of our military veterans!
Illinois License #122.001562
Benefits: Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, 401K/403b Plan, Educational Assistance
