Basic Requirements:
- Abide by all Tinley Park EMA Rules & Regulations, SOG's, and any direct orders
- Attend regular meetings, training and maintenance nights, as required
- Be willing to participate in EMA activities as required
- Operate as part of a team and independently
- High school diploma or GED required
- Minimum age - 18 years old
- Have a current Illinois drivers license and a good past driving record
- Be a responsible citizen with no previous police record
- Have a neat appearance
- Residency within the Village of Tinley Park is preferred for part-time positions
- Able to sit, talk and hear while performing assigned duties
- Required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, or controls; and reach with hands and arms
- Vision abilities - close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
- Able to lift and/or move as much as 50 pounds
- Rely on senses of sight, hearing, smell and touch to maintain personal safety, make decisions throughout an incident
- Learns, retains and utilizes geographic knowledge of the Village and surroundings
- Able to work outside in adverse weather conditions for extended periods of time
- Operate in environments of high noise, poor visibility, limited mobility, or heights
- Tolerate temperature fluctuations while performing duties
- Perform complex tasks during life-threatening emergencies or stressful incidents
- Operate hand & power tools, in both emergency and non-emergency situations
- Faces possible exposure to infectious disease
- Understands, maintains, and utilizes personal protective equipment as required
Get Involved
To find out more information about the Emergency Management program fill-out an Application for Employment, or please contact the Emergency Management Agency (EMA) office at (708) 444-5600.