EMT - Basic

GovernmentJobs.com — City of Durham NC; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 53,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Durham is hiring an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) for full-time EMS work. The schedule is 40 hours weekly with 12-hour shifts, a rotating cycle, and weekend responsibilities. Start date is September 8, 2026.

Hiring range: $52,606–$63,926 per year; compensation based on education and experience. Requirements: High School Diploma or GED, EMT training, one year EMT experience, NC OEMS Basic EMT certification, NC driver's license (or willing to obtain), and strong judgment in

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Completion of EMT training program.
• One year EMT experience related to assignment.
• Certification by NC OEMS as a BasicEMT (or greater).
• A valid, unrestricted NC driver’s license or willingness to obtain NC license within 60 days of hire.
• Demonstrated initiative and sound judgment when handling ambiguity.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Completion of EMT training program

NC OEMS Basic EMT certification

Job description

Work, Serve, Thrive. With the City of Durham Advance in your career while making a real difference in the community you serve.

Hiring Range: $52,606 – $63,926

Hours/Schedule: Full-time with benefits, 40 hours per week, 12 hour shifts, 4 hours of administrative work time, and a 6 week rotational schedule. Shift hours will remain the same unless an employee discusses a change. Responders will work one out of every three weekends. They will also have a six to seven day break every six weeks (built into their schedule). More information on schedule will be given during the interview process. Salaries are determined based upon your education and/or relevant certifications and work experience.

Timeline: The start date for this position will be September 8th, 2026

In 2022, the Durham Co

• High School Diploma or GED,
• Completion of EMT training program
• One year of EMT experience related to assignment.
• Certification by the NC Office of Emergency Medical Services (NC OEMS) as a BasicEMT (or greater)
• A valid, unrestricted, North Carolina driver's license "or" if another state driver's license, be willing to obtain a valid NC driver's license within 60 days of hire
• A track record of demonstrating initiative and sound judgment when handling ambiguity.

• Eligible to function under the auspices of the Durham County Office of Emergency Services, EMS Division, and Medical Director.
• Must be able to travel