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DEPARTMENT

Emergency Medical Services

DATE POSTED

August 27, 2026

CLOSING DATE:

September 25, 2026

HIRING RANGE:

$24.76/hr - $40.18/hr

POSITION NUMBER

Multiple Positions Available

JOB TYPE

Full-Time, Non-Exempt The position qualifies for $6,000 Sign-On Bonus.

• Multiple positions are available.

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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 Assessment 44 is open to accepting applications with hire date of February 1, 2027. Two Assessment Centers are available. The first Assessment Center | Physical Agility Test and Simulation scheduled on October 15th and 16th. The second Assessment Center | Interviews scheduled on October 22nd and 23rd.
• 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.

BACKGROUND CHECK STATEMENT

This position may be subject to a background check, which could include, but is not limited to, criminal history (employment-related and/or SBI fingerprint-based), credit history, motor vehicle records, educational verification, and checks of the sexual offender registry, depending on the specific requirements of the role. A conviction record does not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment consideration, unless otherwise required by applicable state law.