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Firefighter EMT

Allied Universal

Peoria, ILJob$23/hrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$23/hr
Location
Peoria, IL
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

EMT Certification Or HigherCPR/AED CertificationHazardous Materials Technician CertificationConfined Space And Rope Rescue CertificationValid Driver's License

Job overview

Allied Universal is hiring a Firefighter-EMT to protect facilities by supporting safety and security. The role deters crime and client rule infractions and detects and reports suspicious, unsafe, or criminal acts near assigned posts. The position also responds to emergencies, fights fires, mitigates hazardous-material incidents, rescues people in confined spaces, and provides basic life support.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Written CommunicationOral CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsCustomer ServiceComputer SkillsCrisis ManagementEmergency ResponseFirefightingHazardous Materials MitigationConfined Space RescueBasic Life SupportFire Apparatus Pump OperationsPower Tool OperationSCBA OperationPhysical StaminaLiftingClimbingDriving

Qualifications

Must Be 21+High School Diploma or EquivalentEMT Certification or HigherCPR/AED CertificationSCBA Fit TestHazardous Materials Technician CertificationConfined Space and Rope Rescue CertificationAdditional State Firefighter EMT RequirementsBackground Investigation and Drug ScreenValid Driver's LicenseOne Year Driving ExperienceClean Driving Record

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Company Overview:

Allied Universal®, North America’s leading security and facility services company, offers rewarding careers that provide you a sense of purpose. While working in a dynamic, welcoming, and collaborative workplace, you will be part of a team that contributes to a culture that positively impacts the communities and customers we serve.

Pay Rate: $23.00 / Hour

EMT Certification Required

Hiring Now! Apply Today!

Allied Universal Services is seeking the position of a Firefighter-EMT .

The Firefighter-EMT is responsible for the safety and security of the facilities they protect. The Firefighter-EMT acts as a visible deterrent to crime and client rule infractions, as well as detects and reports suspicious, unsafe or criminal acts at or near their assigned posts, which may be a threat to the property, clients, guests or employees at the site.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

  • Be at least 21 years of age with high school diploma or equivalent

  • Possess effective written and oral communication and interpersonal skills with ability to deal with all levels of personnel and the general public in a professional and effective manner

  • Licensing requirements are subject to state and/or local laws and regulations and may be required prior to employment.

  • Health License as Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or higher

  • Must have current CPR/AED Certification

  • Must pass physical and Fit Test required for Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA)

  • Must obtain and maintain annual Hazardous Materials Technician Certification (OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120)

  • Must obtain and maintain annual Confined Space and Rope Rescue Certification (OSHA 29 CFR 1910.146)

  • Must possess or be able to obtain any additional state requirements for a firefighter EMT

  • As a condition of employment, employee must successfully complete a background investigation and a drug screen in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws

  • Display exceptional customer service and communication skills

  • Driving Positions: must possess a valid Driver’s License with at least one year of driving experience, a clean driving record (no major violations within last 36 months, no more than 1 accident in last 24 months, no more than one minor moving violation in last 24 months), a minimum level of insurance as required by Company policy, and the ability to safely operate a vehicle required.

  • Have intermediate computer skills to operate innovative, wireless technology at client specific sites

  • 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 operate power tools, climb ladders, and wear 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 occasionally during shift

  • Stand or walk on various surfaces for long periods of time

Why Join Us:

  • Flexible Scheduling: Choose from a variety of open shifts that align with your availability and lifestyle.

  • Career Growth: Clear path to full-time roles and ongoing advancement through paid training programs.

  • Smart Tools: Access exclusive technology for real-time shift visibility and claiming.

  • Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D, retirement plans, and disability insurance; seven holidays annually paid at time and a half, if worked; 40 hours of vacation after one year of employment at eligible work assignments (unused vacation is only paid out where required by law).

  • Employee Perks: Enjoy discounts at restaurants, entertainment venues, and more through our perks program.

Allied Universal® is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or relationship/association with a protected veteran, or any other basis or characteristic protected by law. For more information: www.aus.com

If you have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply or require an accommodation, please contact our local Human Resources department. To find an office near you, please visit: www.aus.com/offices .

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Job ID: 2026-1713718

Location: United States-Illinois-Peoria

Job Category: Security Officer, EMT and Firefighter

How this job compares

Set against the 657 open EMT jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$23/hr
  • Illinois median$20–26/hr36 hourly ranges
  • US median$20–25/hr262 hourly ranges

This rate, $23/hr, is close to the Illinois median midpoint ($23/hr) — in the top quarter of EMT hourly ranges in Illinois.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 45 open EMT jobs in Illinois and 657 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Experience
This posting asks for at least 1 year of experience; EMT postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year at the median (113 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a high school diploma; 379 of the 657 open EMT jobs (58%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 4, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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