PARAMEDIC - 40006226 (Academy 39) Multiple Positions available

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. 

**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 39 which begins February 17, 2025. The Assessment Center process is December 5th and December 6th, 2024 for paramedics only.  There is a second Assessment Center occuring December 17th through December 20, 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