Emergency medical technician jobs in California

About the role

This is a deep classification encompassing three levels: Level I EMT; Level II Paramedic and Level III Firefighter Paramedic. Depending on the level in the deep class, incumbents may perform  basic  life support duties on an ambulance (Level I EMT); perform  advanced  life support duties on an ambulance (Level II Paramedic); or respond to fire alarms engaging in firefighting activities and performing advanced life support duties (Level III Firefighter Paramedic). The list established from this selection process may be used by the Fire Department to fill vacancies at Level I and Level II. Detailed descriptions for Levels I and II are below. The descriptions are cumulative in that Level II may be required to perform the duties defined in Level I.

What you'll bring

• This selection process is open to individuals meeting at least  all of the  minimum qualifications listed for Level I below  at the time of application filing.
• Individuals who meet minimum qualifications for Level II may be considered by the Department at that level.
• Applicants must be at least 19 years old at the time of application and must be at least 20 years old at the time of appointment. [Civil Service Rule 310.15]
• Applicants must have a high school diploma or an equivalency certificate (e.g., G.E.D., California High School Proficiency Certificate) to apply.
• Applicants must possess a valid driver license with seven years driving record verified during Background Investigation.
• Applicants must possess a valid Class A, B, or C California Driver License by the time of their appointment.
• Applicants must not have been convicted of a felony in this state, or in any other state or in any federal or other jurisdiction, of an act that would be considered a felony if committed in this state.
• Applicants must not have been on probation for a misdemeanor offense from one year prior to application through the time of appointment.
• Applicants must disclose if they have ever been convicted of any felony or misdemeanor offense in California or in any other state or place, including entering a plea of nolo contendere or no contest, and including any conviction which has been expunged (set aside) under Penal Code Section 1203.4.]
• Possession of a current and valid CA Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Certification issued by the State of CA [required by the application filing deadline]  and  the ability to accredit with the local EMS Authority [required prior to appointment].
• Possession and maintenance of valid Class A, B, or C CADL w/Ambulance Driver certificate/endorsement at time of appointment.
• Possession and maintenance of valid Class A, B, or C CADL w/ Ambulance Driver certificate / endorsement at time of appointment.

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