SALARY: $24.71 Hourly
Closing Date: 03/14/2025
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from high school or equivalent.
Successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen & physical examination and successful completion of all applicable background checks pre-hire and ongoing are required.
Upon submission of application, proof of the following must be provided:
1. Current State of Florida Paramedic certificate.
2. Current designation as an Advanced Cardiac Life Support Provider.
3. A Valid Florida Driver License is required and a Motor Vehicle Record that meets the requirements of Alachua County policy #6-7; Motor Vehicle Records will be reviewed prior to employment. If, in the past 24-month period, the applicants Motor Vehicle Record has more than three (3) moving traffic infractions or three (3) or more at fault motor vehicle accidents (or combination of both and /or a conviction/pending charge for driving under the influence) or is in violation of any standard mandated by Federal or State Law or Regulation, the minimum qualifications are not met for the position.
Successful applicants must meet all requirements for Drivers as listed in Florida Statutes 401.281.
Upon appointment to position, the following must be completed and maintained as a condition of employment:
1. Certification by the Alachua County Medical Director within the first month of employment and maintain this certification as a condition of employment
2. Successful completion of a department sponsored certified sixteen-hour (EVOC) Emergency Vehicle Operator Course within the first month of employment. Please apply on-line at http://www.alachuacounty.us/employment. Please direct inquiries regarding this position to (352) 374-5219.
Applicants with disabilities will be accommodated in the application process. Preference in initial appointment will be given to eligible veterans and spouses of disabled veterans.
ALL OFFERS OF EMPLOYMENT WILL BE CONTINGENT UPON SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF A PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG TEST TDD (352) 491-4431
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER M.F.V.D.