ADVANCED EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN - (A 44) (MULTIPLE POSITIONS)

Durham County Government; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 54,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Job summary

Durham County Government's Emergency Medical Services is seeking qualified candidates to transport patients and provide basic and advanced life support across all ages, from infants to seniors. Successful completion of the North Carolina EMS training program or equivalent is required.

AEMT certification by the State of North Carolina and a valid NC driver's license with a clean driving record are required. This is full-time, 40 hours per week, non-exempt, with a $6,000 sign-on bonus.

Qualifications

• Requires completion of the North Carolina EMS training program or equivalent.
• AEMT certification is required by the State of North Carolina.
• Valid NC driver’s license with a three-year acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients of all ages and render basic and advanced life support.
• Collaborate with EMS teams and hospital staff to ensure smooth handoffs.

Skills

Patient transport

Life support basics

Education

AEMT Certification (NC)

NC Driver's License

Job description

Durham County Government is home to over 2,000 dedicated professionals working together to deliver essential services that strengthen and support our vibrant, diverse community. As the heart of a fast-growing region, we offer meaningful careers across a wide range of fields—giving you the opportunity to make a real impact where you live, work, grow, and play. Learn more at www.dconc.gov.

Durham County Government is home to over 2,000 dedicated professionals working together to deliver essential services that strengthen and support our vibrant, diverse community. As the heart of a fast-growing region, we offer meaningful careers across a wide range of fields—giving you the opportunity to make a real impact where you live, work, grow, and play. Learn more at www.dconc.gov.

Department

Emergency Medical Services

Date Posted

August 27, 2026

Closing Date

October 9, 2026

Hiring Range

$26.00 - $42.19

Position Number

MULTIPLE POSITIONS

Job Type

Full-Time, 40 hrs/week, Non-Exempt

These positions are eligible for $6,000 Sign-On Bonus

• THESE ARE FOR FULL-TIME EMPLOYMENT ONLY**

General Description

Performs responsible work in transporting patients of all ages and in rendering basic and advanced life support to a patient population that includes infants through older adults. Requires successful completion of the North Carolina State Emergency Medical Services training program or an equivalent training program.

Minimum Education And Experience Requirements

Requires completion of the North Carolina Office of Emergency Medical Services training program or equivalent training program.

Special Requirements

AEMT- Advanced Emergency Medical Technician certification by the State of North Carolina; must have a valid NC driver's license and a three-year acceptable driving record.

Please submit copy of AEMT certification (include out of state certification, if applicable) with application located under Additonal Documents area.

• Salary is contingent upon the employee working the required scheduled hours per pay period.
• Pay for attending mandatory continuing education events.
• We are pleased to announce Assessment 44 is open to accepting applications with hire date of February 1, 2027. Two Assessment Centers are available. The first Assessment Center | Physical Agility Test and Simulation scheduled on October 15th and 16th. The second Assessment Center | Interviews scheduled on October 22nd and 23rd.*
• You must meet the minimum requirements for the position in order for your application to be forwarded to EMS by Human Resources.

Americans With Disabilities Act Compliance

Durham County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires Durham County to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.

Background Check Statement

This position may be subject to a background check, which could include, but is not limited to, criminal history (employment-related and/or SBI fingerprint-based), credit history, motor vehicle records, educational verification, and checks of the sexual offender registry, depending on the specific requirements of the role. A conviction record does not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment consideration, unless otherwise required by applicable state law.