Posted: October 26, 2026
Deadline: Friday, November 13th, 2026 at 3:00 PM.
The Town Of Cedar Lake Fire Department Is Accepting Applications For Lateral Transfers For The Emergency Hire Of Full-Time Firefighter/Paramedic Or Full-Time Firefighter/Emt-Basic
Job Function: Full-Time Firefighter/Paramedic or Firefighter/EMT-Basic
Job Location: Cedar Lake Fire Department | 9430 W 133rd Avenue, Cedar Lake, IN 46303
Compensation: This position has a maximum bi-weekly salary. Compensation depends on certification. A comprehensive benefit package that includes health insurance with medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, and participation in the Indiana Public Retirement System 1977 Police Officers’ & Firefighters’ Retirement Fund as well as paid time off and vacation. The Town of Cedar Lake has an employee assistance program through Franciscan Health.
The successful candidate will receive the following:
- One (1) year of service credit for every two (2) years of qualifying prior fire service, with a maximum award of ten (10) years of credited service.
- Prior service credit may be applied in accordance with applicable laws, pension requirements, and Town policies.
- All qualifying service will be verified before credit is granted.
- Paramedic certification and Training Reimbursement Agreement waived.
Job Summary: The Town of Cedar Lake Fire Department serves and protects over 16,000 citizens within a rapidly growing community. The department provides emergency medical and fire response, plan reviews, building inspections, public education, community outreach, and much more.
Minimum Requirements:
- Pension Eligibility. The candidate must qualify as a lateral transfer within the 1977 Police Officers’ and Firefighters’ Pension Fund, subject to applicable pension laws, regulations, and administrative requirements.
- State of Indiana/Nationally Accredited EMT-B (Minimum)
- State of Indiana Firefighter II
- Valid State of Indiana Driver’s License
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
Applicants must submit a resume and completed application, and pass a pre-employment drug screening and background check.
Completed application and documents can be submitted:
- In person to the Office of the Clerk-Treasurer at Town Hall, 7408 Constitution Avenue, Cedar Lake, IN 46303
- Online at https://cedarlakein.gov/submit-an-application-for-employment/
- As a PDF attachment to jobs@cedarlakein.gov.
Applications are available at the Town Hall or the Town’s website at www.cedarlakein.gov.
Applications will be accepted through November 13th, 2026 at 3:00PM.