PARAMEDIC (23525)

Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Short/Long Term Disability & Life

Job summary

Brevard County is an EEO and Veteran's Preference employer. The Paramedic position is full-time with a salary of $59,627.58 annually, including F.L.S.A.

Eligible candidates with prior Florida Paramedic experience may receive an advanced initial step placement (up to Step 5) after review by the Fire Chief. Typical shift work is 24 hours on/48 hours off, with possible disaster duty and additional incentives per the IAFF agreement.

Qualifications

• Must possess ACLS and Florida Paramedic Certification on date of written testing and maintain them throughout employment.
• Must possess a valid Florida Driver's license.
• Copies of all required certifications/licenses must be presented at written test.
• Must pass written and practical skills tests.
• Must pass Medical Physical Abilities Test (MPAT).
• Veterans eligible for Veteran’s Preference must submit DD-214 or equivalent by testing date.
• Criminal, driver license, and background checks will be conducted.

Responsibilities

• Performs Advanced Life Support at emergency scenes.
• Typically 24 hours on/48 hours off shift.
• May be required to perform emergency duties during disasters (hurricane, major storm, etc.).

Education

State of Florida Paramedic Certification

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification

Valid State of Florida Driver's license

Job description

Brevard County is an EEO and Veteran's Preference employer.

Full-Time

CLOSE DATE: 01/17/2027

PARAMEDIC salary is $59,627.58 annually, which includes F.L.S.A. Candidates with verifiable, prior Florida Paramedic experience may be eligible for an advanced initial step placement, (up to Step 5), subject to review and approval by the Fire Chief. Additional incentives may be available, in accordance with the current IAFF Rank & File Bargaining Agreement. Typically shift work: 24 hours on/48 hours off. Performs Advanced Life Support at emergency scenes. In the event of a hurricane, major storm, natural or man-made disaster that may threaten the area, the employee will be required to perform emergency duties as directed.

REQUIREMENTS

• Must possess on the date of written testing a valid Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) card from an approved provider PLUS a valid State of Florida Paramedic Certification and both must be maintained during the term of employment.
• Must possess a valid State of Florida Driver's license and maintain said license during the term of employment.
• Copies of all required certifications and licenses must be presented at the time of written test administration.
• Applicants will be required to take and pass both a written and a practical skills test.
• Applicants will be required to perform and successfully complete the Medical Physical Abilities Test (MPAT).
• Veterans of the United States Armed Forces, with an honorable discharge, entitled to Veteran’s Preference under Florida Statute, Chapter 295, must submit their applicable DD-214, valid military certification, and/ or military discharge papers to Human Resources by the date of written testing. Veteran’s Preference points will be added to a passing written test score.
• Applicants must be able to successfully complete a criminal, driver's license, and personal background investigation conducted by Brevard County or another agency.
• Must be able to successfully pass a Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) background check administered by the Brevard County Sheriff's Office.
• Information regarding the written test date, time, and location will be emailed to qualified applicants two (2) weeks prior to testing dates, which are currently scheduled for Friday, January 29, 2027, and Saturday, January 30, 2027.
• The tentative hiring date for candidates who successfully complete all required pre-employment testing for this hiring process is Monday, March 29, 2027.

Brevard County offers an attractive array of benefits for its employees, including:

Insurance

• Employee Health and Dependent Health Insurance available at group rates Dental and Vision insurance
• Medical and Dependent Care Flex Spending Accounts
• Short/Long Term Disability & Life Insurance Employee Wellness Program

To learn more, please read the Active Employee Benefits Guide

Retirement

• Participation in the Florida Retirement System
• Deferred Compensation Program (457 Plan)

Vacation / Sick / Holidays

• 12 Vacation Days per Year
• 12 Sick Days per Year
• 11 Paid Holidays per Year

Employee Holidays

The following holiday schedule has been approved by the Board of County Commissioners. It may not apply to all government agencies within Brevard County and does not necessarily reflect operating hours for all County offices, facilities, or services. Please check with the specific organization for particular needs.

2026 Brevard County Employee Holidays

• New Year's Day - January 1st
• Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday - January 19th
• Memorial Day - May 25th
• Independence Day - Observed July 3rd
• Labor Day - September 7th
• Veteran's Day - November 11th
• Thanksgiving Day - November 26th
• Friday after Thanksgiving - November 27th
• Christmas Eve - December 24th
• Christmas Day- December 25th
• Personal Holiday