Between $21.53 and

$26.21

Per Hour DOE (Depends on Experience)

Position range in Eastern Region $13.57

• $16.71 Per hour EMS Specialist
• Highway Safety Team (HST)
• Carlsbad
  Eddy County
  

Occupation:

Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians

Location:

Artesia, NM

• 88210
  

Job Type:

Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment

Posted:

09/22/2026

Positions available: 1

Source:

New Mexico Jobs

Web Site:

New Mexico Jobs

Onsite /

Remote:

Work onsite all of the time

Updated:

09/24/2026

Expires:

10/06/2026

Job #: 962199

Job Requirements and Properties

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Full Time Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent Age

18 and up DL

Required Schedule

Full Time Job Type

Regular Duration

Permanent Employment Benefits

Job Description

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Veterans Preference:

The Jobs for Veterans Act mandates priority of service to veterans seeking employment and training opportunities. To ensure compliance with this law, this job posting will be available only to veterans for 24-48 hours. After this period, the Job will be released to all job seekers.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION

Under the general supervision of the Shift Battalion Chief, this position provides proactive assistance and rapid, initial emergency response to a designated highway safety route and/or area. This role utilizes a dual operational model combining highway patrol services with immediate medical capabilities. Applicants must be aware that this position requires active patrolling of a designated high-risk corridor from within an ambulance or remaining in a designated staged area from 0600 to 1800 hours daily. This position operates on a 48/96 schedule, with a mandatory shift change occurring every 48 hours at 1900 hours. This position operates on a 48/96 schedule, with a mandatory shift change occurring every 48 hours at 1900 hours. The primary objective is to drastically reduce response times and prevent secondary incidents through high visibility and rapid intervention. There shall be three (3) Levels of the

Single Role EMS Specialist:

Highway Safety Team (HST) positions. Level 1 will be an EMT-Basic, Level 2 will be an Advanced EMT, and Level 3 will be a Paramedic. These levels assist in identifying the employees pay grade and internal department policies, procedures, clinical practice guidelines, state, and federal laws will determine and guide each licensures level of clinical practice abilities. These positions do not qualify for Advanced EMT or Paramedic incentive pay offered due to the licensure being required for the position.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

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Note:

This information is intended to be descriptive of the key responsibilities of the position. The list of essential functions below does not identify all duties performed by any single incumbent in this position. Attendance and Overtime are essential functions of this position. Additionally, please be aware of the legend below when referring to the physical demands of each essential function. This position is for the Carlsbad Location

JOB REQUIREMENTS

High School Diploma or GED

Basic

• Level 1
• $21.53
• $23.

75 per hour DOE o Level 1 (

EMT-Basic:

National Registry EMT-B and/or New Mexico EMT-Basic

Advanced

• Level 2
• $22.61
• $24.95 o Level 2 (Advanced EMT): National Registry Advanced EMT and/or New Mexico Advanced EMT License
  Paramedic
• Level 3
• $23.75
• $26.

21 o Level 3 (Paramedic): National Registry Paramedic and/or New Mexico Paramedic License All levels are required to complete Hazardous Materials awareness training, vehicle extrication, roadway safety, and fire extinguisher training within the first month of employment. Transport EMS experience is preferred. Must successfully pass criminal and employment background investigations. Must have No Felony or domestic violence convictions or misdemeanors convictions involving moral turpitude. Eligibility to work in the U.S. is verified thru E-Verify. All job offers are contingent upon successfully passing a written test, psychological evaluation, pre-employment physical & medical examination and drug screen. Must have, or ability to obtain, a current valid NM driver's license and be insurable by the County Insurance Authority.

MUST PROVIDE A CURRENT DRIVING RECORD.

Effective oral and written communication skills in English required. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents; respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community; write business letters, speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format; effectively present information to management, public groups, and/or County Commissioners. Ability to perform intermediate math skills: calculate figures and amounts; ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. Good interpersonal skills required. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, customers, and the general public.

MACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT

Telephone

Calculator

Typical office supplies

Computer

Printer

Projector

Plotter

Scanner

Fax machine

Shredder

Copy machine

County vehicle

Fire

Rescue

EMS equipment. Excellent Benefits

• paid vacation, sick leave and holiday pay; 40 hours of personal leave; PERA retirement plans; and health insurance paid at 100% for full-time employees and their dependents.

Detailed job specifications and applications may be obtained at www.eddycounty.org

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