EMT Paramedic

VACANCY NUMBER 25-040
HIRING RANGE $27.89 – $35.60 Hourly
 

OPENING DATE March 31, 2025
CLOSING DATE CONTINUOUS RECRUITMENT
(Although there may not be current openings for these positions, applications are 
accepted at all times because of the critical nature of the services these positions perform and the urgent need to have them filled.)
 

TO APPLY Please submit your application online at www.moorecountync.gov 

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES
This position performs technical work driving an ambulance, rescuing and transporting 
the sick and injured, administering emergency medical care, maintaining records and 
files, preparing reports, and does related work as required. Work is performed under 
the regular supervision of the EMS Captain and/or EMS Major. 
 

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
• General knowledge of equipment and supplies employed in the emergency care of 
patients and victims of accidents
• Thorough knowledge of the street and road system and physical layout of the 
county
• Skills in diagnosing a victim's condition and applying emergency medical care
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with physicians, 
associates, patients and their families, other emergency service agencies, and the 
general public
• Ability to keep records and prepare reports
 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Step 1 – Minimum Education and Experience
• High School Diploma or equivalent from an appropriately accredited institution and Paramedic 
Certification and three (3) additional job-related certifications 
Step 2
• High School Diploma or equivalent form an appropriately accredited institution and Paramedic 
Certification and one (1) year of experience and four (4) additional job-related certifications OR
• Associate Degree from an appropriately accredited institution and Paramedic Certification and four (4) 
additional job-related certifications 
Step 3
• High School Diploma or equivalent from an appropriately accredited institution and Paramedic 
Certification and two (2) years of experience and five (5) additional job-related certifications OR
• Associate Degree from an appropriately accredited institution and Paramedic Certification and one (1) 
year of experience and five (5) additional job-related certifications OR
• Bachelor’s Degree from an appropriately accredited institution and Paramedic Certification and five (5)
additional job-related certifications 
Step 4 (Paramedic First Class)
• High School Diploma or equivalent from an appropriately accredited institution and Paramedic 
Certification and three (3) years of experience and (6) job-related certifications OR
• Associate Degree from an appropriately accredited institution and Paramedic Certification and two (2) 
years of experience and (6) job-related certifications OR
• Bachelor’s Degree from an appropriately accredited institution and Paramedic Certification and one (1) 
year of experience and (6) job-related certifications OR
• Master’s Degree from an appropriately accredited institution and Paramedic Certification and (6) jobrelated certifications 
Step 5 (Paramedic First Class)
• High School Diploma or equivalent from an appropriately accredited institution and Paramedic 
Certification and four (4) years of experience and (7) job-related certifications OR
• Associate Degree from an appropriately accredited institution and Paramedic Certification and three (3) 
years of experience and (7) job-related certifications OR
• Bachelor’s Degree from an appropriately accredited institution and Paramedic Certification and two (2) 
years of experience and (7) job-related certifications OR
• Master’s Degree from an appropriately accredited institution and Paramedic Certification and one (1) 
year of experience and (7) job-related certifications 
AND
• National Registry EMT-Paramedic OR 
• Critical Care Paramedic EMT Paramedic OR
• 2 Professional Development Certifications
*** Applications for EMT Basic and Advanced EMT will be considered if no qualified 
EMT Paramedic applicants are available. Starting hourly rate for EMT Basic is $21.85.
 

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
• Must possess and maintain a valid North Carolina driver’s license.
 

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
*** This is a safety sensitive position subject to random drug screenings
*** Must pass post offer physical agility testing
*** Current Purified Protein Derivative (PPD) vaccination
 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
This is heavy work requiring the exertion of 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 
pounds of force frequently, and up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects; 
work requires climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, 
walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, and repetitive motions; vocal 
communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken 
word and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly, or 
quickly; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels, and 
to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine 
distinctions in sound; visual acuity is required for depth perception, color perception, 
night vision, peripheral vision, preparing and analyzing written or computer data, 
visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, use of measuring devices, 
operation of machines, operation of motor vehicles or equipment, determining the 
accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and 
activities; the worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, noise, 
vibration, hazards, atmospheric conditions, and wearing a respirator; the worker may 
be exposed to bloodborne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized 
personal protective equipment.
 

The County of Moore is a drug-free workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer.
In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, Moore County 
will employ only those individuals who are U.S. citizens or legal aliens authorized to 
maintain employment in the United States.
All applicants tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit 
to a background check, pre-employment drug test, and post offer physical.
Moore County is an E-Verify Participant.