EMT Rookie School #56

EMT-B Training (Rookie School) Launch your EMS career with hands-on paid training as a full-time employee! MEMS offers college-level class instruction at our headquarters in downtown Little Rock. •

OUR NEXT PROGRAM BEGINS AUGUST 17TH, 2026!

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COMPLETE AN APPLICATION TODAY!

To be considered for

MEMS EMT

Rookie School, you must meet these requirements: Achieved a high school diploma or equivalent. Possess a current, valid Arkansas driver's license and acceptable driving record. Minimum age of 19 at the start of class. Be physically fit and able to pass a physical examination. Attained acceptable scores on a recent college placement exam. One option is the Accuplacer entrance exam, which is offered onsite at MEMS at no cost to the candidate. Pass a pre-employment drug screening. Please note this is a safety-sensitive position. Pass a criminal background check. Qualified candidates who are selected for Rookie School will be hired as full-time employees and paid an hourly rate of $12.50. Rookie students are asked to sign a Tuition Reimbursement Agreement to work for MEMS in a full-time capacity for 18 months beginning their first day of class. Student/employees attend our 9-week, full-time, in-house EMT training, and are offered full benefits beginning October 1st. After successfully completing the program and obtaining an Arkansas state EMT license and National Registry certification, full-time employment continues with EMT field training. Once complete, new EMTs are paired with a crew partner and assigned their own shift slot. Full-time newly licensed EMTs receive hourly pay of $17.25. If you would like to be considered for Rookie School and have questions or need assistance completing the online application, please contact MEMS HR Department at 501-301-1468 or hr@metroems.org. MEMS is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, and training. MEMS makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and current operational needs. MEMS is committed to providing a safe and healthful workplace. In keeping with this commitment, we maintain a drug, alcohol, and smoke-free working environment. Smoking and tobacco products are not permitted in our facilities, in our vehicles or on company grounds. Pre-employment drug testing is required of all candidates. Employees in safety-sensitive positions, including EMT, Paramedic, and Emergency Medical Dispatcher, are subject to random drug screens. Applicants certify that the information provided in this application is true and complete and understand that intentional false statements could lead to dismissal as an employee or rejection as an applicant. 5X5wVnjTl0