PARAMEDIC - (ACADEMY 40.0) - Multiple Positions Available

Date: Jun 2, 2025

Location: Durham, NC, US, 27701

Company: Durham County

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DEPARTMENT:       

 

Emergency Medical Services

DATE POSTED:         

   

June 1, 2025

CLOSING DATE:           

 

Until Filled

HIRING RANGE:

 

$29.25/hr - $43.01 

POSITION NUMBER:        

    

Multiple Positions

JOB TYPE:

Full-Time

 

 

**This position is eligible for $6,000 Sign on Bonus**

**POSITION IS SUBJECT TO CLOSE AT ANYTIME.**

**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 40.0 The Assessment Center process is will be held on June 30, 2025 through July 3, 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.     

 

 

 

 

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. 


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