What are the responsibilities and job description for the EMT position at Durham County?
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.
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 24, 2025
CLOSING DATE:
April 6, 2025
HIRING RANGE:
$22.90/HR - $39.01/HR
POSITION NUMBER:
40007876
JOB TYPE:
Full-Time
**This position does qualify for $6,000 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 40 which begins June 9th. The Assessment Center process is April 14th 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.
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
Salary : $23 - $39
