EMT - ACADEMY 41 (Multiple Positions Available)

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The position qualifies for $6,000 Sign-On Bonus.

**Multiple positions are available.**

**Posting subject to close at anytime.**

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 pleased to announce the EMS Academy 41 is open to accepting applications with hire date of February 2026.  Two Assessment Centers are available.  The first Assessment Center for EMTs only occurs on September 18th and 19th.  The second Assessment Center will be held on November 10th, 12th, 13th and 14th.**

* You must meet the minimum requirements for the position in order for your application to be forwarded to EMS by Human Resources. 

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT COMPLIANCE:

Durham County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires Durham County to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.