EMT - 40006227 (Academy 38)

Durham County Government employs approximately 1,900 employees that work towards providing needed services throughout the community. With a wide array of services, Durham County Government is at the heart of a rapidly growing and diverse area offering residents, employees and visitors exciting opportunities to live, work, grow and play. For more information about Durham County Government, visit www.dconc.gov.

Want a job where you make a real difference? Durham County EMS is now hiring EMTs and Paramedics.

DEPARTMENT:

Emergency Medical Services

DATE POSTED:

June 24, 2024

CLOSING DATE:

July 9, 2024

HIRING RANGE:

$22.90 - $39.01

POSITION NUMBER:

40000797

JOB TYPE:

Full-Time

This position does qualify for 6k Sign on Bonus

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Performs responsible work in rendering emergency and non-emergency medical care and life-saving measures to critically ill or injured persons of all ages on basic and assisting with advanced life support levels. Requires successful completion of the North Carolina State Emergency Medical Services training program or an equivalent training program.

Employment is contingent on passing an assessment center, physical agility test, pre-employment drug screen, skills validation program, clinical and operational clearance during the year-long probationary period.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to a high school diploma and successful completion of the North Carolina State Emergency Medical Services training program or equivalent training program.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

North Carolina Office of Emergency Medical Services EMT certification and must have a valid NC driver's license with a three year acceptable driving record.

Please submit copy of EMT certification (include out of state certification, if applicable) with application located under Additonal Documents area.

• Salary is contingent upon the employee working the required scheduled hours per pay period.

• Pay for attending mandatory continuing education events.

We are hiring for EMS Academy 38 which begins September 16, 2024. The Assessment Center process is July 8th through July 11th, 2024. If you are selected to participate in an upcoming assessment center, you will be contacted by Office of Emergency Services / EMS regarding an invitation.

• You must meet the minimum requirements for the position in order for your application to be forwarded to EMS by Human Resources.

Durham County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer