Date: Jun 20, 2024
Location: Durham, NC, US, 27701
Company: 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. 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:
June 20, 2024
CLOSING DATE:
July 9, 2024
HIRING RANGE:
$29.25/hr – $43.01/hr
POSITION NUMBER:
40006226
JOB TYPE:
Full-Time, Nox-exempt
**This position is eligible for $6,000 Sign on Bonus**
**THERE ARE MULTIPLE FULL-TIME POSITIONS AVAILABLE.**
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 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.**
Please submit copy of Paramedic certification with application.
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.
Durham County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Certification Level: Paramedic
County: Durham
Closing Date (if any): 07/09/2024
