EMT-Basic: Full-Time EMS with 12-Hour Shifts

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

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