EMT Academy Recruit

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Position

Pender County Emergency Services is seeking motivated, dependable, and career-driven individuals to join our Earn While You Learn EMT Academy. This unique opportunity allows recruits to receive paid training while earning the certifications needed to begin a rewarding career in Emergency Medical Services. If you are passionate about serving your community, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and are looking for a meaningful long-term career, we encourage you to apply.

Position Title: Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

Recruit Classification: Full-Time

Academy Start Date: September 14, 2026

Academy Duration: Approximately 7 Weeks (Attendance is MANDATORY)

Academy Location: Pender County Emergency Services – Station 7

14388 NC Hwy 210 Rocky Point NC 28457

Academy Schedule: Monday – Friday | 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Pay During Academy: $17.00/hour

Post-Academy Starting Salary: $47,716.92 annually $22.95 per hour

Post-Academy Schedule: 24/72 rotating shift schedule (24 hours on duty, 72 hours off)

Application Deadline: TBD

At Pender County Emergency Services, we are committed to developing highly trained EMS professionals who are prepared to serve the citizens and visitors of Pender County with excellence, compassion, and professionalism. Through our Earn While You Learn Academy, recruits receive:

• Paid EMT training
• State-required certifications
• Hands-on clinical experience
• Career placement upon successful completion
• Competitive salary and benefits
• Opportunities for long-term growth and advancement

No prior EMS experience is required.

Applicants must submit ONE of the following with their application:

• A passing CASAS test score OR
• A college transcript showing successful completion of an English course within the last five (5) years

Applications submitted without the required documentation will not be considered. Candidates who do not currently possess either document must complete and pass the CASAS test prior to applying.

CASAS TESTING OPTIONS:

• Cape Fear Community College – Placement Testing Center
• Coastal Carolina Community College – Testing Services (No appointment required)
• Testing Hours: Monday – Friday | 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
• Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io
• Pender County Emergency Services- Testing available on multiple dates by appointment: Click Here.

Qualified applicants will be invited to participate in an in-person physical agility assessment on:

• Monday July 20, 2026 9am & 1pm
• Tuesday July 21, 2026 9am & 1pm

Candidates who successfully complete the agility assessment will be invited to an in-person panel interview on:

• Tuesday July 28, 2026
• Wednesday July 29, 2026
• Thursday July 30, 2026

For additional information regarding the application process, please contact John Schneider, Human Resources Analyst, via email at View email address on click.appcast.io or by telephone at View phone number on click.appcast.io.

The EMT Recruit position is designed for individuals seeking the opportunity to become certified Emergency Medical Technicians and begin a full-time career with Pender County Emergency Services. Under close supervision and in a structured training environment, recruits will learn and demonstrate the essential skills and procedures required to provide emergency medical care in the field. Upon successful completion of the academy, recruits will:

• Obtain the certifications required by the State of North Carolina
• Earn North Carolina EMT certification
• Transition into a full-time EMT position with Pender County Emergency Services
• Receive the full EMT starting salary listed above

The primary goal of the Earn While You Learn Academy is to prepare recruits to safely and effectively perform the duties of an EMT assigned to an emergency response crew. The academy includes:

• Comprehensive classroom instruction
• Hands-on practical skills training
• Emergency Department clinical experience
• Ambulance ride-along clinicals
• State-required EMT preparation and testing

Following classroom instruction, recruits will complete:

• One (1) Emergency Department clinical rotation
• Three (3) ambulance clinical rotations

Instruction is conducted Monday through Friday during daytime business hours. Our training program focuses on professionalism, patient care, teamwork, and operational excellence to ensure recruits are fully prepared for a successful EMS career.

Applicants must:

• Be at least 18 years old
• Possess a high school diploma or GED
• Be eligible for employment in the United States
• Possess a valid Class C (or higher) driver's license
• Successfully complete:
• Background investigation
• Driving record check
• Urine drug screening
• Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT)
• Panel interview
• Obtain a CASAS reading placement test score of 249 or higher within one (1) year of the academy start date
• Provide proof of required immunizations

No prior EMS experience is required.

This position requires the ability to:

• Lift and move more than 100 pounds occasionally, with or without assistance
• Perform physically demanding activities including:
• Climbing
• Balancing
• Stooping
• Kneeling
• Crawling
• Reaching
• Standing
• Walking
• Pushing/pulling
• Repetitive movement
• Operate emergency vehicles and equipment safely
• Work in hazardous environments, including potential exposure to infectious diseases
• Annual successful completion of the Job Performance Agility Test (JPAT) is required.
• Applicants must provide documentation for the following:
• Current influenza vaccine (Required for hospital clinicals conducted between October–March)
• Two (2) MMR vaccinations or positive antibody titer
• Documentation of Chicken Pox history or two (2) Varicella vaccinations
• TB skin test (within the past year) or chest x-ray
• Tetanus vaccination within the last 10 years
• Three (3) Hepatitis B vaccinations or signed declination statement