EMS Field Training Officer / Lieutenant

Person County North Carolina; Roxboro (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Person County Government is seeking an experienced EMS professional to serve as Field Training Officer (Lieutenant) in the EMS Division. The role leads EMS education, training, and evaluation for division personnel, ensuring safe, high‑quality emergency medical services for the community.

The position emphasizes development, evaluation, and coordination of training programs, while overseeing FTEP and compliance with infection control and hazard materials policies.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or higher required or preferred.
• Experience as a classroom instructor or equivalent.
• Familiarity with OSHA Standards and Infection Control policies.
• AHA ACLS, PALS, ITLS/PHTLS and NAEMT Instructor certifications preferred.
• NC Emergency Paramedic certification or ability to obtain upon hire.
• Hazardous Materials Operations Level certification required within one year.
• NIMS IC 100, 200, 700, 800 prerequisites.
• BLS Instructor certification or ability to obtain within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Plans, coordinates, delivers and documents EMS Education courses on a shift.
• Coordinates, implements and supervises the Field Training and Evaluation Program (FTEP).
• Prepares EMS training content and conducts sessions or arranges training by others.
• Collaborates with EMS Education Coordinator and Field Medical Officer to address training issues.
• Participates in performance improvement activities to identify care delivery trends.

Skills

Classroom instruction

EMS education coordination

Program coordination

Education

Associates Degree or higher

Four years of field paramedic or related experience

North Carolina Emergency Paramedic certification

NIMS IC 100, 200, 700 and 800

AHA BLS Instructor certification or within 90 days

Hazardous Materials Operations Level

OSHA/ Infection Control familiarity

NAEMT Instructor certifications

Job description

Person County Government is seeking a highly motivated, experienced EMS professional to serve as a Field Training Officer (Lieutenant) within the EMS Division. This position provides an important leadership role in developing, evaluating, and preparing EMS personnel to deliver safe, effective, and high-quality emergency medical services to the community.

The starting salary will be determined with consideration given to both the candidate's educational background and relevant work experience.

Must possess a valid driver's license and have an acceptable driving record per County policy.

If the position you are applying for requires a degree, education verification will be required as part of the hiring process.

Resume, cover letter and certifications required.

This position will have built-in overtime. The shift cycle is 24 hours on and 72 hours off.

The essential functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the class as necessary.

• Plans, coordinates, delivers and documents EMS Education courses at the basic and advanced levels for EMS divisional employees on an assigned shift.
• Provides input to employee performance evaluations related to training/education status.
• Responsible for the coordination, implementation and supervision of the Field Training and Evaluation Program (FTEP) on an assigned shift.
• Prepares EMS related instructional content and conducts training, or arranges training by others, on various topics relevant to the work of employees and documents training conducted.
• Collaborates with the EMS Education Coordinator and the Field Medical Officer to address training issues and/or scope of practice issues, conducts and oversees remediation programs for EMS employees on an assigned shift with noted skills or knowledge deficiencies.
• Participates in the Division Performance Improvement Program to identify trends in care delivery and present solutions to improve deficiencies.
• Responsible for ensuring that education requirements of the Infection Control Program, Hazardous Materials Program and Health Information Portability and Accountability/ Patient Privacy Program on an assigned shift remain current.
• Serves as a Basic Infection Control Officer for the EMS Division.
• Assists in the hiring and evaluation process for potential new employees.
• Participates with federal, state, regional, and local EMS agencies to enhance EMS education; serves on committees, boards, or other activities engaged in determining goals, objectives, and policies for EMS education.
• Researches emerging trends, techniques and procedures in emergency medicine and adult education delivery.
• Functions as the acting Field Medical Officer to an assigned shift when necessary due to vacancies.
• Responds to emergency calls in a an ambulance and performs necessary rescue work in accordance with established protocols for Basic and Advanced Life Support; administers necessary emergency medical care, including the use of, but not limited to: transport ventilators, intravenous infusion pumps, suction units, immobilization equipment, syringes and medications, cardiac monitors/defibrillator/pacers, video laryngoscopes and other advanced airway equipment, and automatic chest compression devices.
• Performs emergency medical acts in accordance with protocols established by the department and the County's Medical Director; administers cardiac and narcotic medications via intravenous line, administers specified solutions by intravenous infusion, performs pulmonary ventilations and obtains EKG's for cardiac diagnostics.
• May be required to work in the County's Emergency Operations Center (EOC) or Mobile EOC or conduct other emergency support function (ESF) duties as required.
• Performs related work as assigned.

DESIRABLE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Associates Degree or higher
• Experience as a classroom instructor, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Familiar with OSHA Standards, Infection Control Policy and Procedures, and certified at the Operations Level for Hazardous Materials.
• AHA ACLS, PALS and ITLS/PHTLS and NAEMT Instructor certifications
• Certification as a NCOEMS Level I Instructor at the ALS Level (Paramedic)

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Graduation or GED equivalent.
• Four (4) years of field paramedic or related experience.

• Requires Certification as North Carolina Emergency Paramedic or the ability to obtain NCOEMS Paramedic certification upon hiring.
• Certification at Operations Level for Hazardous Materials within one year of hiring.
• Certification as a Basic Designated Infection Control Officer within one year of hiring.
• NIMS IC 100, 200, 700 and 800.
• AHA BLS Instructor certification or ability to obtain within 90 days of hiring.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license with an acceptable driving history.
• EVD or EVOC within one year of hiring.