Paramedic or Firefighter/Paramedic
Listed on 2026-02-18
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Healthcare
Emergency Services / EMS -
Government
Alachua County Board of County Commissioners
Recruitment began on February 12, 2026
and the job listing Expires on March 15, 2026
NOTE: TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS VACANCY, ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ONLINE AT EXTERNAL LINK PROVIDEDIf currently enrolled in Paramedic School, proof of enrollment must be submitted with application. A written letter from the school or school instructor is acceptable and must contain the start and end date of the program. Program must be completed prior to the job offer date of June 1st, 2026.
Single Cert Paramedic Trainee position will be required to complete Fire Standards within 1 year .
Dual certified Firefighter/Paramedic: $56,926.00 Annually
Additional $10,000 annually as lead medic on rescue: $66,926.00 Annually
Cleared Single Cert Paramedic: $49,060.00 Annually
Paramedic Trainee: $40,560.00 Annually
Key Details for Paramedic Trainee:
Single Cert Paramedic Trainee will be classified as a Trainee until dual certification
Sponsorship for Certification:
Applicants hired as Paramedics will be sponsored to obtain Firefighter certification
Commitment Requirement:
Paramedic trainee employees must agree to a 2-year commitment which starts upon successful completion of state certification.
PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE JOB ANNOUNCEMENT FOR APPLICATION SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS BEFORE SUBMITTING THE APPLICATION:
Application Process StepsThe candidate assessment can be accessed at the following link and must be taken no later than Friday, March 6th, 2026. The candidate assessment is a 15-45 minute, self-administered psychometric assessment. It measures reasoning and problem-solving skills, plus 25 traits, or dimensions of personality, intended to measure an individual’s characteristics for the purpose of determining the best fit for employment in a specific position.
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.
Motor Vehicle Records will be reviewed prior to employment. If, in the past 24-month period, the applicant’s 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.
UPON APPOINTMENT TO POSITION, THE FOLLOWING MUST BE COMPLETED AND
MAINTAINED AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT:
Paramedic Trainee Requirements:
Must successfully complete the State of Florida Firefighter Certificate of Compliance program within 1 year of employment.
Emergency Vehicle Operator Course (EVOC):
Must complete the department-certified 16-hour EVOC course within the first month of employment.
Ongoing Certification:
Continued certification is necessary to maintain…
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