PARAMEDIC

City of Chicago Department of Law; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Chicago seeks a certified Paramedic/EMT-P to provide pre-hospital emergency medical care and transportation. You will respond to calls, assess patients, administer procedures, and prepare reports while ensuring patient safety and adherence to Region EMS System protocols. Location varies; shifts include Sunday through Saturday with variable hours.

A valid Illinois paramedic license and a U.S. driver's license are required, with evaluation based on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• A current, valid, State of Illinois certification as a licensed Paramedic/EMT-P.
• A current, valid U.S. driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Responds to calls for emergency medical assistance to provide pre-hospital care.
• Treats sick and injured persons at scenes by assessing injury and following protocols.
• Uses medical equipment, administers medications, applies cardiac monitors, and performs ALS procedures.

Skills

Paramedic/EMT-P certification

Driver's license (US)

Emergency medical procedures

Job description

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Under general supervision of a Paramedic In-Charge or Ambulance Commander, a paramedic provides emergency medical care and transportation to victims of trauma, injury or illness; participates in training drills and exercises, attends training programs, maintains paramedic equipment and fire house facilities; and performs related duties as required

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• · Responds to calls for emergency medical assistance to provide pre-hospital emergency medical
• · Treats sick and injured persons at fire and emergency scenes by assessing the nature and extent of illness or injury and following established protocols
• · Uses medical equipment, administers medications, applies cardiac monitors, and performs other advanced life support procedures in accordance with Region EMS System protocols
• · Prepares patients for transport to hospital facilities, placing them on a stretcher or other conveyance devices, lifting and carrying patients as required
• · Prepares patient care reports and other documents as required
• · Inspects and ensures that medical, electronic and communications equipment on an ambulance
• · Inspects the operational condition of ambulance and related apparatus and performs routine operator maintenance checks of ambulances
• · Inventories supplies on ambulance, inspects the condition and quality, and restocks supplies following each run or as required
• · Ensures safe operation while driving the ambulance and other vehicles to and from emergency scenes and hospitals
• · May participate in public education safety programs to educate the public concerning fire prevention and safety programs
• · Attends training classes and participates in company drills relating to paramedic protocols; hazardous materials awareness and operations, extrication and related Emergency Medical Service (EMS) operations
• · Performs general maintenance and cleaning of Fire Department equipment and general housekeeping of firehouse facilities
• · Strictly employs universal precautions, proper barrier devices and routine hand washing in the prevention of disease transmission

Additional duties may be required for this position

Location:Vary

Days:Sunday - Saturday

Hours:Vary

Qualifications

THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• · A current, valid,State of Illinois certification as a licensed Paramedic/EMT-P
• · A current, valid, U.S.driver's license

Failure to attach these documents may result in an incomplete application and you may not be considered for this position.

NOTE: If you experience difficulty attaching your required documentation, please call the Help Desk at [phone] between the hours of 8:30am (CST) and 4:30pm (CST), Monday through Friday. You can also e-mail your documentsto [e-mail] . It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure the required documentation is properly attached to the application by the close of the application period.

APPLICATION EVALUATION: Initial evaluation will be based on information provided on the application and the documents submitted. Department of Human Resource staff will review applications after the final posting date. Staff will follow any and all required Employment/Hiring Plan provisions, federal, state and local laws, and Collective Bargaining Agreements when applicable. Staff will apply hiring preferences as required by the municipal code. Placement on an eligibility list is not an offer or guarantee of an interview nor employment with the City of Chicago.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY: To further our commitment to hiring applicants with diverse experience the City of Chicago has adopted the following ordinances 2-74-020 and 2-74-075. The ordinances provide a preference to applicants who meet minimum qualifications and who are veterans of the Armed Forces, and/or residents of Socio-Economically Disadvantaged Areas (SEDA) and/or Chicago Public School (CPS) high school graduates to be referred to departments for consideration. These hiring preferences do not apply to bidders, as Collective Bargaining Agreements define the hiring process for bidders. For positions covered by a collective bargaining agreement, bidders will be considered before external candidates.

CPFTA Preference NOTE: Qualified applicants that have successfully completed the Chicago Police and Fire Training Academy (CPFTA) will be granted preference for this position, providing the preference is not superseded by a collective bargaining agreement. To qualify for the preference, the applicant must otherwise qualify for the job and must be eligible for the position. In order to receive the CPFTA Graduate Preference, candidates need to indicate whether or not they are a CPFTA graduate by answering "yes" or "no" to the question on the online application that asks, "Did you complete the Chicago Police and Fire Training Academy (CPFTA) program and receive high school credit for your participation and do you want to be considered for this preference?" In addition, you must attach documentation to verify your successful completion of the CPFTA program. You must attach a copy of your high school transcripts that indicate your participation or the Certificate of Completion from the Chicago Police & Fire Training Academy. Failure to answer the question and attach the required documentation will result in you not being considered for CPFTA Preference.

ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT.

The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Military Friendly, and Fair Chance Employer.

City of Chicago

Job Posting

Oct 21, 2026, 5:00:00 AM | Closing Date (Period for Applying) - External : Nov 5, 2026, 5:59:00 AM