Paramedic

Salary : $44,200.00 - $53,747.20 Annually
Location : Sanger, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Department: Fire Department
Opening Date: 04/06/2026
Closing Date: Continuous


Description
DEFINITION

Under supervision on an assigned shift to participate in life safety activities in protecting life and property; respond to emergencies and administer basic and advanced life support to sick or injured persons within the scope of Paramedic licensure and accreditation; operate and maintain ambulances and medical equipment; station maintenance and training activities in support of overall Department objectives and performs related responsibilities as required

Qualifications & Examples of Duties
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES


Incumbents perform the full range of Paramedic duties under general supervision. Duties are performed under emergency conditions include:

• Perform daily maintenance projects under the supervision and direction of the on-duty Company Officer.
• Respond to medical-aid alarms, ambulance and public service calls for service.
• Perform rescue operations and assist in emergency care of sick and injured persons, provide appropriate basic and/or advanced life support treatment as per local, state and federal protocols.
• Participate in a variety of job-related drills and training activities.
• Maintain and submit records and patient care reports and others as required.
• Responsible for the proper use of all facilities and equipment used or issued by Department.
• Assure compliance of all policies, procedures, processes and protocols of the Sanger Fire Department Employee Handbook, Standard Operating Procedures, Sanger Municipal Code, City rules and regulations and Central California EMS Agency Policies and Procedures.
• Inspect, clean and service firefighting and medical equipment and vehicles, conduct fire hydrant maintenance and flow tests under the supervision of a suppression member or on-duty Company Officer; maintain clean and orderly conditions in and around fire station.
• Assist in the inspection of public and commercial buildings for fire prevention purposes; identify code and ordinance violations and potential firefighting problems; report violations to the occupancy owner under the supervision of a suppression member or on-duty Company Officer.
• Participate in other Department programs and projects such as community education.
• When available and necessary, may be required to respond to emergency calls during off-duty hours.
• Other related duties as required.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:

• Geography of the local area.

• Appropriate methods of patient care utilized within the Paramedic scope of practice.
• Federal, state and governmental agency laws and regulations pertaining to emergency medical services.

Ability to:

• Treat all co-responders, patients, patient's families and the public with respect and professionalism.
• Learn city streets and addresses.
• Maintain a professional appearance and attitude at all times when representing the Sanger Fire Department.
• Follow all safety rules and guidelines.
• Maintain all necessary certifications and licenses.
• Understand and act in accordance with department policies, rules, regulations and written and oral instructions.
• Arrive at all work assignments on time with all appropriate certifications and credentials.
• Drive an ambulance safely and skillfully in accordance with traffic laws and ordinances.
• Meet and maintain standards of adequate physical endurance and agility.
• Think and act quickly in emergency situations.

EDUCATION
Equivalent to a G.E.D. or a high school diploma.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Possession and maintenance of a valid California Class "C" license with Ambulance Driver Certificate issued by the California Department of Motor Vehicles.
• Possession and maintenance of a responsible driving record.
• Possession and maintenance of a Central California EMS Agency EMT-P Accreditation.
• Possession and maintenance of a valid BLS Healthcare Provider card.
• Possession and maintenance of a valid ACLS and PALS Certification.
• Current Medical Examiner's Card.

Supplemental Information
PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS & WORKING CONDITIONS

Mobility to kneel and bend; strength to lift patients with assistance; and work under stressful and emergency situations. Work variable hours or 48-hour shifts, weekdays, weekends and/or holidays on an as needed basis; work in heat, cold, dampness, fog; maintain a clean, neat appearance and wear a uniform.

The Process
Applications received by the filing date will be reviewed for accuracy, completeness and job-related qualifications. A limited number of persons whose applications clearly demonstrate they most closely meet the requirements may be invited to participate in the selection process - which may be any combination of written, oral and/or performance exams.
Appointment is subject to successfully passing a pre-employment background and medical check. Before starting work, applicants must present documentation of their identity, authorization to work in the United States, and a California Department of Motor Vehicles driving record. Following appointment, a one-year probationary period is required as the final phase of the selection process.
Applications for this recruitment must be submitted online only. An online application may be found at:
Open Job Information Flyer and click "Apply" to begin the online application process. Failure to complete the job application or failure to follow the application instructions (such as the formatting of education or work experience) will result in the disqualification of the applicant. Applications must be complete and received prior to the filing deadline. Amendments will not be accepted after the filing deadline.
*** A copy of the applicant's required current certificates and licenses must be submitted with application. ***

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. All statements made on the application are subject to verification; false statements will be cause for disqualification or discharge.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

WOMEN, MINORITIES & HANDICAPPED INDIVIDUALS ARE

ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

SELECTION PROCESS: The qualifications of each applicant, as set forth in the application, will be continuously reviewed by the Personnel Department. Applicants whose applications clearly demonstrate they meet the requirements may be invited to participate in the selection process, which may be any combination of written, oral and/or performance exams. A score of 70% or above is required to advance through each phase of the process. The City of Sanger reserves the right to change, alter, cancel, or modify examination parts and dates.
Refer to the Memorandum of Understanding(MOU) between the City of Sanger and the Sanger Firefighters Association (SFA MOU) that sets forth the full and only agreement on wages, hours and terms and conditions of employment that are subject to negotiation between the ASSOCIATION and the CITY effective July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026.


Firefighters are considered safety employees, and EMT/Paramedics are considered non-safety employees.


Wages, Compensation Plans: The City has a 5 step salary range and an employee shall receive 5% step increases after their six (6) months, and annually on their anniversary dates until they reach the maximum amount authorized for the position.


Bilingual Incentive: Employees who pass a test showing they are proficient in speaking Spanish or Hmong shall
receive additional compensation at the rate of 5% of regular base pay.

Retirement: Fire employees who meet the definition of a "classic member" per PEPRA shall be enrolled in the 3% at 55 CalPERS benefit formula. "Classic members" shall contribute 9% toward the employee portion of CalPERS retirement contribution. Employees hired as Non-Safety EMT or Non-Safety Paramedic who are CalPERS "classic members" shall be enrolled in the 2.5% at 55 Miscellaneous CalPERS benefit formula. "Classic members" shall contribute the entire 8% member contribution toward the CalPERS retirement benefit.

Employees hired after January 1, 2013, who meet the definition of a "new member" per PEPRA, shall be enrolled in the 2.7% at 57 CALPERS benefit formula. In accordance with PEPRA and CalPERS, the employee member contribution shall be 50% of the normal cost rate as defined by CalPERS. Employees hired as Non-Safety EMT or Non-Safety Paramedic who meet the definition of "new member" under PEPRA, shall be enrolled in the 2% at 62 Miscellaneous CalPERS benefit formula. In accordance with PEPRA and CalPERS, the employee member contribution shall be 50% of the total normal cost rate as defined by CalPERS.

Longevity Pay: Fire employees who have been employed on a full-time basis with the City for a continuous period of 10 or more years and whose most recently completed performance evaluation was satisfactory or better and receives a rating of "Meets Expectations" or better, shall receive 2.5% of their regular base pay which shall be effective on the pay period following the employee's qualifying anniversary date.

Fire employees who have been employed on a full-time basis with the City for a continuous period of 15 or more years and whose most recently completed performance evaluation was satisfactory or better and receives a rating of "Meets Expectations" or better, shall receive an additional 2.5% of their regular base pay which shall be effective on the pay period following the employee's qualifying anniversary date. The maximum additional compensation for longevity pay is 5%.

Health Care: City shall provide a Health Care Plan for Employees and their dependents. The Health Care Plan shall include medical and prescriptions, vision plan, dental plan, and a Life Insurance Policy of $50,000 for each employee.

City shall pay the entire premium for the life insurance plan, vision plan and dental plan costs. The employee contribution of the medical care premium for dependents shall be $45.00 per month. City shall pay the balance of the premium for the medical and prescription plan up to the City's cost of the PPO plan. For employees who choose another option at a greater cost than the PPO, the employee shall pay the difference between the plans to the City by automatic deduction from the employee's paycheck.

For Non-Safety Employees, the City shall pay the rate of the lowest cost plan (Employee, Employee+ 1, or Family, whichever is applicable to the employee) towards the premium for the medical and prescription plan. For employees who choose another option at a greater cost than the lowest cost plan, the employee shall pay the difference between the plans.

Paramedic Incentive: Effective July 1, 2021, Fire Captains (including Community Risk Reduction Officer), Fire Lieutenants, and Fire Engineers maintaining a Paramedic license shall receive 11 % Paramedic Pay and shall be reported to CalPERS as salary for final compensation. Firefighter I's and Firefighter II's maintaining a Paramedic license shall receive 11 % Paramedic Pay and shall be reported to CalPERS as salary for final compensation. This Article does not apply to Non-Safety Employees.

Vacation: Employees shall accrue vacation leave on a biweekly pay period basis at the following rates. Vacation caps are set in the table below. No employee shall accrue vacation above their cap. Once an employee reaches the accrual cap, no additional vacation shall accrue until the employees leave balance is reduced below the cap.

Safety Employees
Years of ServiceBiweekly Accrual RateCap0-5 years5.923 hours
230 hours5+ through 10 years7.769 hours300 hours10+ through 15 years9.615 hours375 hours15+ years11.461 hours450 hours
Non-Safety/General Employees
Years of ServiceBiweekly Accrual RateCap0-5 years4.231 hours165 hours5+ through 10 years5.500 hours215 hours10+ through 15 years6.868 hours270 hours15+ years8.187 hours320 hours

Sick Leave: Suppression/Safety employees shall accrue sick leave at 7.6925 hours per pay period. General Employees and Non-Safety Employees shall accrue sick leave at 3.6924 hours per pay period.

Educational Pay: Employees may receive additional compensation for special educational or training certifications which are relevant to the Employee's job classification, but which are not required for the job classification. Such compensation shall be awarded in increments of five (5%) percent of the Employee's regular base rate of pay for each special certification accepted by the City, not to exceed a total of 15% base pay, including previously authorized special education pay.


Non-Safety Employees may receive 5% of the Employee's base rate of pay as additional compensation for possession of an AA/ AS or BA/BS Degree. The maximum amount of Educational Pay for Non-Safety Employees is 5%.
01


Do you possess a high school diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.)?

• Yes
• No

02


Do you possess a Central California EMS Agency EMT-P Accreditation? *Please attach a copy of your license as an additional document with your application.

• Yes
• No

03


Do you possess a valid Class C Driver's License with Ambulance Driver Certificate issued by the California Department of Motor Vehicles? *Please attach a copy of your ambulance driver certificate and license as an additional document with your application.

• Yes
• No

04


Do you possess a valid BLS Healthcare Provider card? *Please attach a copy of your certificate as an additional document with your application.

• Yes
• No

05


Do you possess a valid ACLS and PALS certification? *Please attach your certificates as an additional document with your application.

• Yes
• No

06


Do you possess a current Medical Examiner's Card? *Please attach a copy of your certificate as an additional document with your application.

• Yes
• No

Required Question