Paramedic

Salary: $23.73 Hourly
Location : 26571 Airport Road Punta Gorda FL 33982, FL
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 2026-00220
Department: PUBLIC SAFETY - FIRE RESCUE DEPT
Opening Date: 06/29/2026
Closing Date: 7/10/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: FN


How You Can Help Us Make a Difference
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Work where you can make a difference! Community focused, excellence driven.

Join Our Life-Saving Team as a Paramedic!


Are you ready to make a real impact every single day? As part of our Emergency Medical Services team, you'll be the first to bring hope, healing, and advanced life-saving care when it's needed most. From stabilizing patients in critical moments to supporting firefighting operations in the field, your skills will change lives.

This isn't just another job-it's a calling. You'll be trusted to step into high-pressure situations with confidence, compassion, and expertise. And when you're leading a team of fellow EMTs on your vehicle, you'll shape the way care is delivered in the community.

What's in it for you?

• A chance to be the difference in life-or-death situation
• Opportunities to lead and mentor EMT partners
• The pride of serving alongside dedicated firefighting teams
• A career filled with purpose, challenge, and growth

If you're ready to bring your passion to a team that counts on you- this is where you belong

Competitive Pay Incentives for Paramedics
$17,000 Annual Paramedic Stipend
Paramedics with a valid Florida certification and credentialed by the County Medical Director earn a $17,000 annual stipend , paid bi-weekly starting at assignment. This incentive recognizes your advanced skills and leadership role as Paramedic in Charge (PIC) .

Rescue Seat Pay - Earn More on ALS Units

• $2.00/hour for Lead Paramedics on ALS Transport Units
• $1.00/hour for Secondary providers (EMT or Paramedic)

(One Lead and one secondary provider per unit.)
We offer a very competitive benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance coverage ($26/month for employee only)
• Employee Health Clinic that offers Primary, Acute/Urgent Care, prescription dispensing, labs performed on site, digital x-rays, stress tests and EKGs, and health risk assessments
• Florida Retirement System (8 years vesting for pension plan/1 year vesting for investment plan)
• Highly Recognized Wellness at Work Program (up to $500 incentive deposited to an HRA account for participation in annual wellness program)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Eleven recognized and observed annual paid holidays, plus additional personal holiday hours, during each fiscal year.
• Accrual of annual (vacation) leave and sick leave
• Training and Professional Development

For a full list of benefits please visit:
What You'll Do

• Assess emergency scenes and patients in an organized, thorough manner.
• Provide patient care, treatment, and transport within the scope of a certified Paramedic, following Florida law and approved medical protocols.
• Perform advanced emergency medical procedures as needed during emergency responses.
• Respond to emergency calls and carry out related duties as required.
• Support firefighting operations in a non-combat role.
• Complete reports and maintain accurate patient care and incident records.
• Make sure all equipment, supplies, and vehicles are stocked, working properly, and well maintained.
• Take part in required training, drills, and continuing education.

Education & Credentials That Power This Role

Minimum Education and Experience: High school diploma or equivalent.


Licenses and/or Certificates:

• Certificate of Completion from a State of Florida EMS/HRS certified training center or equivalent as approved by EMS/HRS.
• Current certification by the State of Florida as a Paramedic.
• Successful completion and maintenance of an American Heart Association BLS card.
• Successful completion and maintenance of an American Heart Association ACLS card.
• E.V.O.C. certification must be obtained within 90 days of employment.
• Possession of a State of Florida driver's license (Class E minimum).
• Successful completion of Fire Academy and Florida State certification as a FFII may be required after hire at discretion of the Fire Chief.

Your Purpose & Day-To-Day Journey

Who You Are

• You have a solid understanding of advanced emergency medical practices, procedures, and protocols, including those outlined in the U.S. Department of Transportation advanced training program.
• You're familiar with Florida EMS laws and regulations, including Florida Statutes Chapter 401 and Florida Administrative Code 64J-1.
• You can successfully complete a comprehensive orientation and testing process approved by the Medical Director.
• You're mechanically inclined and comfortable operating moderately complex medical and emergency equipment.
• You work well with others and communicate effectively with coworkers, patients, and the public.
• You're physically capable of passing agility testing and regularly lifting more than 50 pounds.
• You can understand and follow both verbal and written instructions.
• You're able to handle long, physically demanding shifts and work effectively in stressful or challenging conditions.
• You're eager to learn, adaptable, and open to new methods, techniques, and responsibilities.
• You are a non-smoker if hired on or after October 1, 1988.

Extra Details You Should Know


Working Conditions: Work is exposed to outdoor weather conditions or irate customers, extreme noise, odors, heights, and/or dust.


Risk/Safety Conditions: The position requires exposure to risk related to physical and/or mental health and safety (e.g., exposure to environmentally hazardous material, heavy equipment, assault and battery, communicable disease, etc.).


Physical Activities: Stooping, crouching, walking, pulling, lifting, grasping, hearing, seeing up close, seeing far away, kneeling, reaching, pushing, talking, standing, finger movement, repetitive motions, depth perception, climbing.


DISCLAIMER: The information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, environmental conditions, or qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE/RECOVERY ACTIVITIES:

All County employees are required to work before, during, or after an emergency as needed. This may include temporarily being assigned to work and performing duties outside of the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.

Charlotte County is an Affirmative Action, ADA and Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to applyAs a veterans' preference employer, certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans, who claim and meet eligibility requirements of veterans' preference, receive preference and priority in employment and are encouraged to apply. In addition, certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements.

All positions with Charlotte County may be subject to drug testing in accordance with the Drug-Free Workplace Program and/or County policy.
Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners offers a comprehensive benefits package to regular full-time employees.
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"I hereby acknowledge that I have read and completely understand the job description for the position"

• YES
• NO

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Please indicate your level of education below:

• High School Diploma/GED
• Associates Degree
• Bachelor's Degree or Higher Education
• None of the above

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Please select your residency :

• Charlotte County Resident
• Other

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Do you currently have an A.C.L.S. Provider Certification?

• Yes
• No

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Do you currently have or could obtain an approved 16 hour E.V.O.C Certification?

• Yes
• No

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Do you currently have a valid State of Florida Driver's License?

• Yes
• No

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Do you hold a current State of Florida Paramedic certification?

• YES
• NO

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Has your driver's license been suspended within the last twelve (12) months due to a moving violation?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have any outstanding traffic warrants?

• Yes
• No

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In the past twenty four (24) months, have you used or puchsed any illegal drugs/substances?

• Yes
• No

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Have you ever forged or altered a drug prescription?

• Yes
• No

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Have you ever been convicted of any of the following offenses? If so, please check all that apply below:

• Larceny
• Bad Checks
• Embezzlement
• Crimes against person/property
• Crimes against children
• Crimes against public decency
• Domestic Violence incidents
• Use of verbal or physical abuse or violence towards others
• Use of physical force to resolve disputes
• Harassment
• Threats
• Intimidation
• None of the above

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Have you driven under the influence of alcohol and/or illegal drugs in the last three (3) years? Please check all that apply below:

• Alcohol
• Illegal Drugs
• I have not driven under the influence of alcohol or drugs in the last three (3) years.

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Has your driver's license been suspended or revoked for driving under the influence or reckless driving within the past thirty-six (36) months?

• Yes
• No

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Please identify all the job related knowledge, skills and abilities you possess:

• A thorough knowledge and practical ability to perform the duties and medical practices as detailed in the EMT curriculum and the standards as set forth by the State of Florida.
• Thorough knowledge of emergency medical practices, procedures, techniques and protocols.
• Thorough understanding of the methods and principles of fire fighting, fire prevention, rescue and first aid techniques.
• Knowledge of all standards as set forth by the State of Florida in Florida Statutes, Chapter 401, and Florida Administrative Code 64J-1 relative to function.
• Knowledge of all Firefighter duty standards as set forth by N.F.P.A. 1001.
• Ability to make sound judgments concerning the proper use of emergency medical aid.
• Ability to effectively communicate with people and establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Administers advanced emergency medical procedures following approved protocols.
• Supervises and assists in any and all aspects of patient care including on-scene transport and delivery to the emergency room.
• Works as part of a medical team with the hospital emergency room during observance of patient condition and performing emergency treatment.
• Firefighting duties may include but are not limited to those of operating and making both efficient and effective use of all apparatus and equipment, assisting in firefighting, rescue, and all other emergencies as well as fire prevention activities, inspection, training and other related duties as directed.
• Routine station duties and care and maintenance of department property and equipment including minor mechanical repair and maintenance of all equipment.

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Did you intentionally omit or falsify any places of employment from this application that you feel would disqualify you for the position.

• Yes
• No

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Did you intentionally omit or falsify any facts from any of these questions or on your application that you feel might disqualify you from the position?

• Yes
• No

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How many years of experience do you have working as a credentialed paramedic (released with full privileges by the Medical Director)?

• 0 - 6 months
• 7 months - 1 year
• 2 - 4 years
• 5 - 7 years
• 8 or more years

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