EMS Operations Supervisor

EMS Operations Supervisor – Tinley Park, IL

$75,000 Annual Salary

The Operations Supervisor ensures the delivery of high‑quality, compassionate patient care by supporting and supervising EMS field personnel. This role combines leadership, clinical oversight, and operational coordination to keep units staffed, prepared, and performing at their best.

• Support, coach, and supervise EMTs and Paramedics.
• Ensure clinical quality, protocol compliance, and continuous improvement.
• Assist with scheduling, shift coverage, and daily staffing needs.
• Respond to major incidents and coordinate operations during emergencies or disasters.
• Investigate accidents, incidents, and customer concerns; document and resolve issues.
• Maintain relationships with fire, police, hospitals, and other partner agencies.
• Oversee narcotics management, fleet readiness, and unit stocking.
• Communicate company updates, gather field feedback, and help resolve employee concerns.
• Participate in training, orientation, performance feedback, and employee development.
• Support HR processes including counseling, grievances, and disciplinary actions.
• Complete required reports, paperwork, and operational documentation.

• EMS field paramedic experience
• Prior supervisory, FTO, or instructor experience

• High school diploma or GED required
• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Business, Healthcare, or related field preferred

• Strong communication, leadership, and problem‑solving abilities
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and use sound judgment

• Current Paramedic certification
• Must meet AMR driving policy requirements

AMR is one of Global Medical Response (GMR) family of solutions. Our GMR teams deliver compassionate, quality medical care, primarily in the areas of emergency and patient relocation services. View the stories on how our employees provide care to the world at

GMR’s Core Behaviors—keep care at the center, raise your hand, seek to understand, find a way together and be accountable—unite our teams and set us apart in emergency medical services.

Global Medical Response and its family of companies are an Equal Opportunity Employer, which includes supporting veterans and providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with a disability.