Emergency Medical Technician
Emergency Services
Posting #533624-2796
Description: This position performs technical work driving an ambulance to rescue or transport the sick and
injured; administers emergency medical care at the basic level; gathers medical history and relays
to doctor or hospital; assists the Paramedic and Advanced EMT; and performs related tasks as
required.
Requirements: Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school
supplemented by an EMT course provided by the North Carolina State Office of EMS.
Prefer applicants with a minimum of six months experience and training in emergency
medical care. Additional requirements include an appropriate State of N.C. driver’s
license, and the possession of (or ability to obtain) State of N.C. certification as an EMT at
the basic level. This position works a 24-hour shift. Please provide a photocopy of all
certifications. **Note: Applicants certified as an Advanced or Paramedic may apply with
starting salary to commensurate with certification level and work experience.
Compensation: The hiring range for this position is $36,558 – $46,289. Halifax County provides a
comprehensive employee benefits package, including membership in the N.C. Local Government
Employees’ Retirement System.
Application
Requirements: An official completed Halifax County Application for Employment (HR1107) and college
transcripts are required to fully evaluate your qualifications for this position. The completed
application and supplemental materials must be received by 5:00 p.m. on or before the closing date;
postmarks will not be accepted. All portions on the application, as they relate to your background,
must be fully completed. Applications may not refer to a resume’ or other enclosed documents (i.e.
“see resume” or “see attached”), nor will these items be accepted in lieu of a completed application.
We will be unable to consider incomplete submissions for this position. Unofficial transcripts (e.g.
student copies) are acceptable for application purposes. If selected for employment, official
transcripts will be required. A criminal background check will be required prior to hiring.
Closing Date: Tuesday, March 25, 2025
Apply To: Halifax County Human Resources Management
26 North King Street (next to the Historic Courthouse)
Post Office Box 646
Halifax, North Carolina 27839-0646
Telephone: (252) 583-1688
Certification Level: EMT
County: Statewide (No County)
Closing Date (if any): 03/25/2025
