Paramedic Ambulance Operator

Overview

The City of Henderson is seeking career-minded individuals with solid preparation experience and a commitment to entering a long-term career providing excellent patient care in the fire service. Ideal candidates will possess compassion, integrity, and respect with a relentless focus on safety and excellence in all things; hold themselves accountable to the most rigorous professional standards; provide customer service that exceeds the expectations of those they serve;

and value teamwork and collaboration.

Under general supervision, performs work of moderate difficulty related to providing basic and advanced life support in emergency and non-emergency medical care and transportation of the sick and injured; and performs related duties as assigned.

The Paramedic Ambulance Operator is a non-fire suppression position in the fire department.

• Uniform Allowance of $1,885 (Full-year advance is paid on the first check, then in biweekly installments)
• A comprehensive compensation and benefits package (benefit package found here)
• A robust, employer-paid, retirement package through the Public Employee Retirement System (PERS)
• Generous paid vacation and sick leave
• Low cost of living and no state income tax
• to see what it’s like to live in/visit Henderson

• Selected incumbents will start at the first step of the salary range in accordance with the International Association of Firefighters (IAFF) contract.
• This position will work a 4-day, 38-hour work week (Subject to change based on operational needs).
• Selected incumbents will need to successfully complete an HFD Paramedic Academy and Internship.

• Graduation from high school or the equivalent
• Must possess a current certificate as a Paramedic at time of application or be currently enrolled in Paramedic School and have a Paramedic Certificate by time of final offer
• Possess and maintain a valid Nevada or "border state" driver's license, as defined by NRS 483
• Must successfully obtain and maintain a Southern Nevada Health District Paramedic Attendant’s License within six (6) months of employment as a condition of continued employment
• Must successfully complete the Henderson Fire Department Paramedic Internship within the time limits established by the department as a condition of continued employment
• Must successfully complete probationary requirements as established by the department as a condition of continued employment
• Desirable:
  Current paramedic licensure through the SNHD
• Desirable: ACLS/PALS/EMS Instructors certification
• Desirable:
  Associate’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university in Paramedicine, Fire Science, Biology, Anatomy, or a closely related field

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION:

* Please attach your documents to the Attachments section of your application,  for attachment instructions. You will not be able to add additional attachments or make changes to your application once submitted.

Written Examination (Weighted 30%) - Administered Online February 2-5, 2026

PLEASE NOTE: Candidates who meet minimum qualifications will be sent an email with instructions on how to complete the written exam after 3pm on February 2, 2026 and will have until 3pm on February 5, 2026 to complete the exam.

Performance Examination +
Oral Board Interview (Weighted 70%) - Week of February 9, 2026
(Top Scoring Candidates)

Chief's Interview - Wednesday, February 18, 2026 and Thursday, February 19, 2026 (if needed)
(Top Scoring Candidates)

All applicants will be notified by email or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates/times/locations after the closing date of this announcement.

If you are invited to participate in the assessment process, you will be required to self-schedule through the City of Henderson online application system. Please check your email and/or text messages on a regular basis after submitting your…