What are the responsibilities and job description for the PARAMEDIC - (Academy 40) Multiple Positions available position at Durham County Government?
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.
Are you looking for a way out of the rat race? Tired of the cubicle life? Fed up with the nine to five world? Want a job where you make a real difference? Durham County EMS is now hiring EMTs and Paramedics.
Department
Emergency Medical Services
Date Posted
March 1, 2025
Closing Date
April 6, 2025
Hiring Range
$29.25/hr - $43.01/hr
Position Number
Multiple Positions
Job Type
Full-Time, Nox-exempt
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 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 successful completion of the North Carolina State Emergency Medical Services Paramedic certification program or equivalent training program.
SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES
Must have a valid NC driver's license with a three year acceptable driving record.
We are hiring for EMS Academy 40 which begins June 9, 2025. The Assessment Center process is and March 27th and 28th for paramedics only. There is a second Assessment Center occuring April 11th through April 17th, 2025. If you are selected to participate in an upcoming assessment center, you will be contacted by Office of Emergency Services / EMS regarding an invitation.
Durham County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Are you looking for a way out of the rat race? Tired of the cubicle life? Fed up with the nine to five world? Want a job where you make a real difference? Durham County EMS is now hiring EMTs and Paramedics.
Department
Emergency Medical Services
Date Posted
March 1, 2025
Closing Date
April 6, 2025
Hiring Range
$29.25/hr - $43.01/hr
Position Number
Multiple Positions
Job Type
Full-Time, Nox-exempt
- This position is eligible for $6,000 Sign on Bonus**
- THERE ARE MULTIPLE FULL-TIME POSITIONS AVAILABLE.**
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 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 successful completion of the North Carolina State Emergency Medical Services Paramedic certification program or equivalent training program.
SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES
Must have a valid NC driver's license with a three year acceptable driving record.
- You must meet the minimum requirements for the position in order for your application to be forwarded to EMS by Human Resources.**
We are hiring for EMS Academy 40 which begins June 9, 2025. The Assessment Center process is and March 27th and 28th for paramedics only. There is a second Assessment Center occuring April 11th through April 17th, 2025. If you are selected to participate in an upcoming assessment center, you will be contacted by Office of Emergency Services / EMS regarding an invitation.
Durham County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Salary : $29 - $43
