Emergency Medical Technician

Salary: $18.50 Hourly
Location : Oceanside, CA, CA
Job Type: Hourly Extra-Help
Job Number: 26-107
Department: Fire
Opening Date: 06/01/2026
Closing Date: 6/12/2026 4:00 PM Pacific


Introduction
THE CITY OF OCEANSIDE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
The City of Oceanside is accepting applications to fill current and future vacancies for Emergency Medical Technician. The City is seeking to fill part-time, extra-help positions and possibly full-time positions. Part-time positions are limited to 1,000 hours per fiscal year and are not eligible to receive benefits. Full-time positions will receive partial benefits. Employment duration for both positions is limited to 36 months. The part-time positions will receive only sick leave hours as per Assembly Bill (AB) 1522. These positions (full-time and part-time) are at-will positions.
PAT: Saturday, June 20, 2026
EMT Skills and Oral Board: June 24, 2026
Selection/Hiring Interview: First week of July 2026

Start Date: August 17, 2026

Selected candidates are required to attend a mandatory two-week EMS academy, starting August 17, 2026

*Exam dates are posted as a courtesy and may be subject to change

Examples of Duties
An Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) responds to medical emergencies; renders aid to injured parties; operates ambulances and other related medical equipment; participates in station, equipment and apparatus maintenance; attends training classes and drills; diagnoses medical problems and performs first-aid and resuscitator functions; and other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Knowledge of :

• First aid methods;
• A basic understanding of fire based Emergency Medical Services (EMS) delivery system;
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR);
• EMT scope of practice;
• EMS procedures and equipment;
• English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation;
• Principles and practices of customer service.

Ability to :

• Perform EMT duties and maintain EMT certification;
• Perform competently under extreme pressure and in stressful situations;
• Understand and act in accordance with departmental polices, rules, instructions and written material;
• Retain presence of mind in emergency situations;
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions;
• Establish effective working relationships with staff and the general public;
• Maintain physical endurance and agility;
• Make accurate observations and rapid judgments.
• Demonstrate an awareness and appreciation of the cultural diversity of the community.

Experience and Training

Experience : Six months of full-time field experience as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) in a 911 system is highly desirable.


Training : Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.


License, Certificate:
Possess and maintain, as a condition of employment, the following:

• A current State of California Class C Driver's License with an ambulance driver's certification must be obtained prior to the completion of the Oceanside Fire Department EMT Academy.
• A current EMT certification as defined by the State of California Emergency Medical Services Authority (EMSA); or an EMT National Registry Certification (NREMT).
• A current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.
• Possession of San Diego County EMT certification. (As a condition of employment, candidates selected for hire must obtain this certification prior to completion of the Oceanside EMT Academy).

Desirable Education: Fire Academy completion is highly desirable.
As a condition of continued employment, the incumbent must obtain the following certifications prior to completion of the Oceanside Fire Department EMT Academy:

• San Diego County EMT certification
• State of California Class C driver's license with an ambulance driver's certification

Incumbents failing to obtain the San Diego County EMT certification and the State of California Class C driver's license with an ambulance driver's certificate prior to completion of the Oceanside Fire Department EMT Academy will be terminated without right of appeal.
Selected candidates who fail to obtain San Diego County EMT certification prior to the completion of the Oceanside EMT Academy will be terminated without right of appeal.
NOTE: Candidates must attach copies of the required certifications to the application and submit it by the application deadline. Applications without copies of the required certifications will not be considered.

For more information on the EMT program and to view a sample EMT Physical Abilities Test video click here
Working Conditions and Selection Process
Environmental Conditions : Exposure to varying inside temperatures, correspondent with seasonal climate outside; exposure to the hazards of emergency medical services, to smoke and hazardous material fumes, to heat from fires, seasonal elements at emergency sites; exposure to communicable diseases (HIV, HBV, HCV, tuberculosis, meningococcal meningitis, various parasites, etc.)


Physical Conditions : Essential and marginal functions require maintaining physical condition necessary for minimal to frequent bending, turning, reaching, grasping, kneeling, standing, sitting, and walking; and moderate to heavy pushing, pulling, lifting and carrying. Physical strength and agility to lift and carry heavy objects, such as a gurney while transporting patients; lift, pull and operate gurney; climb ladders and stairs; bend, stoop, kneel, and crawl in tight spaces.

Selection Process: Failure to provide all required application materials will result in disqualification. All properly completed applications will be reviewed and the most appropriately qualified candidates will be invited to continue in the selection process.

The examination process will consist of a Physical Abilities Test, an EMT Skills Test, and an Oral Board Interview. Successful candidates will advance to a selection/hiring interview.
Candidates who successfully complete the selection process will be eligible for employment consideration.

Note: Prospective employee will undergo, and must successfully pass, a background reference check (including fingerprinting) and a medical examination. Drug screening may be required.
RESUMES ARE NOT ACCEPTED IN LIEU OF COMPLETED APPLICATION FORMS, BUT MAY BE ATTACHED.


CANDIDATES WHO REQUIRE A REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION IN THE SELECTION PROCESS SHOULD STATE THEIR NEEDS IN WRITING WHEN SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION PACKAGE.


THE PROVISIONS OF THIS BULLETIN DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED CONTRACT. ANY PROVISION CONTAINED IN THIS BULLETIN MAY BE MODIFIED OR REVOKED WITHOUT NOTICE.
CITY OF OCEANSIDE
Emergency Medical Technician (Full-time)

Benefit Summary

Retirement

• Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS)
• Employees hired after January 1, 2013 are subject to the State laws of the California Public Employees Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA) in regard to retirement benefits. Each individual's benefits may differ. Consult with Employee Benefits for further details.
• Third Level 1959 Survivor Credit
• Survivor Continuation option

Additional Retirement Credit Purchase Options

• Buy additional Service Retirement Credit prior to membership
• Service Credit for unused Sick Leave
• Buy additional Military Service Credit

Health Insurance
Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage:
The City contributes a maximum of $500 per month.


Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
The Anthem EAP is paid for by the City.

• Available to all members of your household
• 6 free confidential counseling visits per incident
• Self-service support online or by phone

Disability and Life Insurance
The LTD/LIFE and AD&D Lincoln Financial premiums are paid for by the City.


Voluntary Benefits
Benefits are employee paid.


Flexible Spending Account:

• Utilizes a debit card as a form of payment.
• Participation is voluntary.
• Funding is based on employee contributions.

Deferred Compensation - 457 through Empower:

• Participation is voluntary.
• Funding is based solely on employee contributions.

Leave Benefits

Vacation:
A full-time Emergency Medical Technician accrues vacation leave at the accrual rate of 4.62 hours for each 80 hours spent in a pay status. Maximum vacation leave accrual: 300 hours


Holidays:

• New Years' Day
• Martin Luther King Jr Day
• Memorial Day
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Veterans' Day
• Thanksgiving Day
• Friday after Thanksgiving Day
• Christmas Day

A full-time EMT accrues holiday leave at the accrual rate of 4.62 hours for each 80 hours spent in a pay status.

Sick Leave:
A full-time EMT accrues sick leave at the accrual rate of 3.69 hours for each 80 hours spent in a pay status. Max sick leave accrual: Unlimited for a full-time EMT.
Tuition Reimbursement
Up to $2,000 per fiscal year.
This is a summary of available benefits. It is not intended to provide full details of all programs. The appropriate agreement and/or Benefit Plan Documents will govern any discrepancies and provide program specifics.
Emergency Medical Technician (Part-time, Hourly, Extra-Help)

Hourly and Part-Time Employees
(Excluding Retired Annuitants)
Accrue Paid Sick Leave
In accordance with AB1522; Healthy Workplaces/Healthy Families Act of 2014, Extra-Help Emergency Medical Technician's will accrue sick leave at the rate of one (1) hour per every thirty (30) hours worked beginning on the first day of employment with an accrual cap of eighty (80) hours per fiscal year. Accrued sick leave may be used beginning on the 90th day of employment and a maximum of forty (40) hours may be used each fiscal year. Accrued sick leave can carry over to subsequent years with an accrual cap of eighty (80) hours. All provision of AB1522 shall apply, including compensation of accrued sick leave upon termination, resignation, retirement, or other separation from employment. Sick leave shall not be considered "hours worked" for purposes of calculating overtime.
Eligibility and Approval

1. The Fire Department shall establish the procedures for an employee requesting, and the Fire Department granting, the use of sick leave.

1. Sick leave granted by the Fire Department and used by an employee shall be deducted from the employee's accrued sick leave balance.

01


Do you have a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent?

• Yes
• No

02


Have you attached your driver license to your application? Select a Driver License category below.

• California
• Out of State
• None

03


Do you possess an Ambulance Driver Certificate? (If, Yes, attach a copy of the certificate to your application).

• Yes
• No

04


Have you attached a copy of your EMT certification? Which of the following EMT Certifications do you possess? Attach a copy of the certificate to your application.

• State of California EMT Certification
• National Registry EMT Certification

05


Have you attached your CPR certificate? Which of the following CPR certifications do you possess? Attach a copy of your certification.

• American Heart Association Healthcare Provider
• American Red Cross

06


Do you possess San Diego County EMT certification? (If Yes, attach a copy of your certification to your application.)

• Yes
• No

07


Please select any additional experience, degrees, licensures, certifications or qualifications you have. (Attach degree(s), certifications).

• EMT experience greater than 6 months
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Paramedic Licensure
• Fire Academy
• Military Service
• Explorer/Reserve
• Firefighter I certification
• Fuels Crew Member with the City of Oceanside
• Other

08


CERTIFICATE OF APPLICANT: I certify that all statements and information provided in this application and any attachments are true, and I understand that any false or misleading statements or omissions of material facts may forfeit right to employment considerations by the City of Oceanside.

• Yes
• No

Required Question