EMT​/Firefighter Or Higher Certification

Job Opportunities

Use the Government Jobs tab to search through your municipality's employment opportunities. Subscribe to job posting notifications to be automatically alerted of the latest career opportunities by clicking on the Notify Me® button.

Status: Full time with benefits, Salary – $45,029 to $54,000

Essex County Emergency Services is seeking a highly motivated professional individual to fill a full-time Emergency Medical Services/Firefighter position. Candidates will perform emergency medical services and firefighter duties as required.

• Valid Virginia Driver’s license
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Good driving record
• Computer literate and ability to maintain effective working relationships with associates and the public
• EMT, EMT-A, EMT-I, or EMT-P
• Firefighter I
• Hazardous Materials Awareness Certification
• ACLS, PALS, EVOC, PHTLS, CPR
• Within one year obtain Firefighter II and Hazardous Materials Operations certifications

This position is subject to a criminal background investigation, drug test and health exam.

For more information, please contact the Deputy Chief of Emergency Services Mitchell Packett, at . To be considered, a completed Essex County employment application with the following attachments must be submitted: copies of training certifications, current DMV Driver History Report, and resume. An application may be obtained below. Completed applications should be submitted to the Payroll & Human Resources Manager, P.

O. Box 1079, Tappahannock, VA 22560. Hiring salary based upon qualifications and experience. Open recruitment – applications considered as received and as positions are available.

Essex County is an equal opportunity employer.