Description

**THERE ARE MULTIPLE FULL-TIME POSITIONS AVAILABLE.**

EMT - $46,035 annually including scheduled overtime ($20.12/hour)

AEMT - $51,755 annually including scheduled overtime ($22.62/hour)

Paramedic - $64,636 annually including scheduled overtime ($28.25/hour)

With additional incentive for years of experience!

 ***THIS JOB POSTING IS SUBJECT TO CLOSING WITHOUT PRIOR NOTIFICATION.***

 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.

To complete an application click or copy and paste link:  Careers at Durham County (dconc.gov)

Submission of resumes does not constitute applying.

Requirements

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

EMTs - Requires successful completion of the North Carolina State Emergency Medical Services Emergency Medical Technician certification program or equivalent training program.  

Paramedics - 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 EMT or Paramedic certification with application.

We are hiring for Academy 33 which begins in September 2022. The Assessment center is Aug 9, 10, 11, and 12.

If you are selected to participate in an upcoming assessment center, you will be contacted by Durham County EMS regarding assessment center d