Advanced Emergency Medical Technician

Job Opportunities Use the Government Jobs tab to search through your municipality's employment opportunities. Subscribe to job posting notifications to be automatically alerted of the latest career opportunities by clicking on the Notify Me® button. The Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program is intended to encourage individuals to enter and continue to work full‑time in public service jobs. If you have student loans and you are selected for full‑time employment with Halifax County, you may qualify for forgiveness of the remaining balance due on your William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans after you have made 120 qualifying payments on those loans while employed full‑time by certain public service employers. Click the link below for more information: https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service Sheriff's Department Disqualifier Responds to emergency calls at the advanced level. It is the responsibility of this position to gather medical history and relay to doctor or hospital the extent of illness or injury; perform emergency medical care in accordance with established guidelines and written and verbal instructions from physicians, and transport persons to the appropriate medical facilities; and perform related tasks as required. Requirements Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school supplemented by EMT and Advanced EMT courses provided by the North Carolina State Office of EMS. Refer applicants with a minimum of one year experience and training in emergency medical care. Additional requirements include a driver’s license valid in the State of N.C., and the possession of (or ability to obtain) State of N. C. certification as an EMT at the Advanced level. This position works a 24‑hour shift. Please provide a photocopy of all certifications. Compensation The hiring range for this position is $41,085 - $52,021. Halifax County provides a comprehensive employee benefits package, including membership in the N.C. Local Government Employees’ Retirement System. Application Requirements An official completed Halifax County Application for Employment (HR1107), and transcripts are required to fully evaluate your qualifications for this position. The completed application and supplemental materials must be received by 5:00 p.m. on or before the closing date; postmarks will not be accepted. All portions on the application, as they relate to your background, must be fully completed. Applications may not refer to a resume or other enclosed documents (i.e. “see resume” or “see attached”), nor will these items be accepted in lieu of a completed application. We will be unable to consider incomplete submissions for this position. Unofficial transcripts (e.g. student copies) are acceptable for application purposes; if selected for employment, official transcripts will be required. A criminal background check will be required prior to hiring. Apply To Halifax County Human Resources Management26 North King Street (next to the Historic Courthouse)Post Office Box 646Halifax, North Carolina 27839-0646Telephone: (252) 583-1688 Applicants That Do Not Meet the Full Qualification Requirements, May Be Offered a Trainee or Work/Against Appointment (only for positions that are work against eligible) Halifax County is a drug‑free workplace. A pre‑employment drug test will be required for this position with the results being received (negative) prior to the first day of employment. In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, we will employ only those individuals who are U.S. citizens or legal aliens authorized to maintain employment in the United States. #J-18808-Ljbffr