Single-Role Paramedic

Gfoat; Cedar Hill (TX); Hybrid; USD 58,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hiring incentive

Job summary

The Cedar Hill Fire Department seeks a dedicated Paramedic for a single-role EMS position in Cedar Hill, Texas. The role focuses on ALS assessment, treatment, and transport, with emphasis on non-fire-responder duties and EMS operations.

Anticipated hire date is October 5, 2026. The position features a full-time schedule, with 40 hours per week and regular 12-hour shifts, plus ongoing training and credentialing requirements.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 19 years of age.
• High school diploma or GED and completion of an accredited Paramedic education program.
• Current Texas DSHS Paramedic certification or license and current National Registry Paramedic certification are required at the time of appointment; both must be maintained throughout employment.
• Current National Registry Paramedic certification, maintained throughout employment.
• Valid Texas driver license with an acceptable driving record and eligibility to operate City vehicles.
• Current AHA BLS Provider at the time of appointment or before release from the CHFD field-training process.
• NIMS / IC 100, 200, 700, and 800 required within six months of hire.
• Successfully complete the CHFD field-training and credentialing process, including all examinations, skills verification, and requirements established by the EMS System Medical Director and BioTel.
• Successfully complete the CHFD emergency-vehicle operations course during the field-training process.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced life support (ALS) emergency medical assessment, treatment, and transportation to sick and injured persons.
• Operate and maintain emergency medical vehicles, equipment, medications, and communications systems.
• Complete required patient-care and operational documentation.
• Participate in training, quality-improvement, readiness, community-health, and other EMS activities.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Accredited Paramedic education program

Tools

Texas DSHS Paramedic certification

National Registry Paramedic certification

AHA BLS Provider

NIMS / IC 100, 200, 700, 800

Job description

The City of Cedar Hill, Texas has immediate Single-Role Paramedic positions to fill!
Anticipated Hire Date: October 5, 2026
$5,000 Hiring Incentive

The Cedar Hill Fire Department is dedicated to providing exceptional service to our community and making a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve. Through every patient interaction and emergency response, we help strengthen our community, one life at a time.

We are seeking highly motivated, service-driven Paramedics to join our team, with an anticipated hire date of 10/5/2026. Multiple positions are available for professionals who are passionate about delivering high-quality prehospital care and serving the Cedar Hill community with compassion, skill, and professionalism. This is a single-role Paramedic position (not serving in a Firefighting capacity).

Under the direction of the on-duty Battalion Chief, company officer, or designated unit OIC, the Single-Role Paramedic provides advanced life support (ALS) emergency medical assessment, treatment, and transportation to sick and injured persons under the clinical authority of the EMS System Medical Director (Bio-Tel) and in accordance with applicable clinical practice guidelines, department policies, and law. The employee operates and maintains emergency medical vehicles, equipment, medications, and communications systems; completes required patient-care and operational documentation; and participates in training, quality-improvement, readiness, community-health, and other assigned EMS activities. This is a non-firefighter EMS position and does not perform structural fire-suppression duties. The employee may assist with patient access, movement, rehabilitation, medical monitoring, and other non-suppression activities at fire, rescue, disaster, or special-event incidents when directed and appropriately trained. This position reports to the Assistant Chief of EMS or designee. Clinical practice is governed by the EMS System Medical Director. During orientation and field training, the employee works under the direction of assigned MOT/FTO personnel. The employee may be designated as the lead paramedic on an EMS unit and may provide clinical guidance to EMTs, students, probationary employees, and other assigned personnel; this designation does not confer supervisory rank unless separately appointed.

Potential Schedule: Full-time, 40-hour workweek. Paramedics will typically be assigned two to three 12-hour shifts per week on the department's Monday-Friday, 7 a.m.-7 p.m. peak-time ambulance. Remaining weekly hours will be scheduled for EMS training, operational support, and other departmental duties. Employees will not routinely work five consecutive 12-hour shifts.

Hiring Process:
Job-Related Physical Ability Course
Background Investigation
Oral Interview Board
Polygraph Examination
Psychological Examination
Physical Examination & Drug Screen
Chief's Interview Panel
Final Chief's Interview
Anticipated hire date for new hires: October 5, 2026

• Must be at least 19 years of age.
• High school diploma or GED, and completion of an accredited Paramedic education program.
• No experience required. Prior experience in the emergency medical field preferred.
• Current Texas DSHS Paramedic certification or license and current National Registry Paramedic certification are required at the time of appointment; both must be maintained throughout employment.
• Current National Registry Paramedic certification, maintained throughout employment.
• Valid Texas driver license with an acceptable driving record and eligibility to operate City vehicles.
• Current AHA BLS Provider at the time of appointment or before release from the CHFD field-training process.
• NIMS / IC 100, 200, 700, and 800 required within six months of hire.
• Successfully complete the CHFD field-training and credentialing process, including all examinations, skills verification, and requirements established by the EMS System Medical Director and BioTel.
• Successfully complete the CHFD emergency-vehicle operations course during the field-training process.