Tactical Paramedic

General Description

The background investigation process may take up to 6 weeks depending upon the complexity of the applicant's background and position for which they've applied.

Pinellas County Sheriff's Office is seeking to fill a vacancy of Tactical Paramedic.

Under the general direction of a Sergeant, this position performs emergency medical treatment to team members injured or ill persons while engaged in a tactical operation, providing the best possible treatment until the transfer to emergency medical services system. Must be capable of reacting with speed and composure under high stress conditions and must exercise initiative and independent judgment in determining proper actions to take.

Position requires patient care in a training or high-risk environment and operates within the guidelines provided by the Pinellas County Emergency Medical Services Director. Work is reviewed through oral and written reports, discussions, and personal observation for compliance and adherence to established procedures.

Position is on an as-needed basis, includes mandatory quarterly and annual training assignments, and requires members to be available for on-call rotations including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Members in this position must reside in the following counties:
Pinellas, Hillsborough, Pasco, or Manatee.

SUPERVISES OTHERS:
No

Performs emergency medical treatment to team members and other agencies' law enforcement personnel injured or ill while engaged in a tactical operation until appropriate transfer to emergency medical services system.

• Provides medical treatment in a training or high-risk environment and operates within the guidelines provided by the Pinellas County Emergency Medical Services Director
• Provides medical assistance to non-law enforcement personnel injured or ill during an operation until appropriate transfer to emergency medical services system
• Performs Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and other emergency medical procedures
• Keeps chain of command informed of medical care findings and recommends actions, which should be taken to ensure optimum outcome for the injured or ill and the tactical team
• Maintains proficiency in advanced life support techniques; maintains high level of continuing education in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and principles of patient handling
• Assists in the development and direction of training activities in order to maintain tactical paramedic operational readiness
• Serves as liaison between law enforcement agencies and ambulance contractor
• Completes timesheets and reports, as directed
• Attends monthly and annual training and continuing medical education as required
• Participates in Sheriff's Office recruitment and community relations activities as directed

This list is not intended to be all-inclusive and you may not be responsible for every item listed. The employer reserves the right to assign additional functions and responsibilities as necessary

• High School graduation or equivalent diploma from an institution accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) or licensed as a degree granting institution by the Commission for Independent Education
• Valid State of Florida Paramedic Certification
• Pinellas County Certified Paramedic
• Minimum of 3 years as a certified paramedic
• Current Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) certification
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification from the American Heart Association or equivalent
• Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) course certification
• Current Emergency Pediatric Care (EPC) certification
• Current Advanced Practice Paramedic (APP) certification, or attained within one (1) year
• Completion of an approved forty (40) hour Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) / Tactical Emergency Medical Service (TEMS) course, or within two years of employment
• Must maintain appropriate, unrestricted credentials according to the licensure, certification, and registration requirements of the jurisdiction
• Requires that the member be at least 21 years of age
• Must be able to meet all legal requirements of Florida State Statute 790.06, License to Carry Concealed Weapon or Firearm within six (6) months of employment
• Member will be required to carry an agency issued handgun while on duty
• Must be able to meet all legal requirements of Florida State Statute 790.25(q) within one year of employment
• Completed an approved 80 hour Basic SWAT School, within one year of employment
• Must possess a valid Florida driver's license

• Ability to work without direct, immediate supervision and with confidentiality
• Ability to cope with stressful situations and perform calmly
• Ability to work closely with others as a team
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors with occasional exposure to hazardous conditions including: blood/bodily fluids, chemical contaminated environments, fumes / odors, extended time-periods, and high temperature environments
• Expertise in making…