EMT-Basic & Advanced DOQ Pool - 2026

Empower Successful People to Thrive in a Strong Community Supported by Quality Government

Performs skilled and technical work requiring driving an ambulance or other emergency medical vehicle, rescuing or extricating victims, and administering basic emergency medical care to them both at the scene and during transport to a hospital.

Examples of Duties

Essential Duties and Tasks:

• Checks condition and functions of all vehicle systems and equipment at start of shift.
• Checks inventory and expiration dates of all medical supplies in med boxes and vehicular storage compartments.
• Responds to emergency calls for medical assistance as either the driver, or the attender.
• Evaluates situation upon arrival on scene and prioritizes patient treatment/rescue activities.
• Institutes basic life support activities on scene if functioning as the attender.
• Assists the paramedic (EMT III-P) in providing advanced life support activities such as cardiac monitoring when the patient requires higher levels of treatment and care.
• Transports patients to the requested or appropriate medical facility.
• Resupplies unit with necessary medical supplies before placing unit back in service.
• Completes all manual and computerized forms and reports, such as Ambulance Call Report, Driver Checksheet, Attendant Checksheet, etc.
• Performs general base duties such as washing vehicles, cleaning the bay, cleaning and waxing floors, etc.
• Participates in both ongoing and special training classes on new techniques, advanced techniques, new equipment, new medicines or drugs, new protocols or standing orders, etc.
• Studies street and road maps and networks for most efficient routes to possible emergency call locations.

Recruitment Standards Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities:

• Working knowledge of a variety of emergency medical procedures and techniques.
• Working knowledge of a variety of medical supplies, drugs, solutions, and equipment used in emergency medical care.
• Working knowledge of city and county geography and the location of roads and streets within the county.
• Working knowledge of 2-way radio communications equipment.
• Skills in diagnosing and treating patients in need of emergency medical care.
• Ability to respond quickly and calmly to emergency situations.
• Ability to safely drive an ambulance at high rates of speed.
• Ability to lift and manipulate substantial weights in the performance of duties, whether patients, equipment and tools, or medical supplies.
• Ability to deal tactfully, courteously, and firmly with patients, family members, and bystanders.
• Ability to work closely and appropriately with co-workers, law enforcement personnel, and other on-scene staff.
• Ability to work a shift schedule of 24 hours on, and 48 hours off duty.

Typical Qualifications

EMT Advanced/Intermediate Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years of age.
• High school graduate or GED required.
• Certified as a North Carolina Advanced EMT or eligible to obtain North Carolina Advanced EMT certification through reciprocity.
• Must maintain a valid DMV operator's license.
• For consideration for full-time employment, candidates must be enrolled in a paramedic education program and eligible to be credentialed as a NC Paramedic within two years, or complete Guilford County's Paramedic Certification Program within one year of enrollment.

EMT Basic Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years of age.
• High school graduate or GED required.
• Certified as a North Carolina EMT or eligible to obtain North Carolina EMT certification through reciprocity.
• Must maintain a valid DMV operator's license.

Paramedic Academy:

• Candidates must be 18 years of age.
• High school graduate or GED required.
• Must maintain a valid DMV operator's license.
• Must pass placement testing for post-secondary education levels.
• Credentialed as a North Carolina EMT or eligible to obtain NC EMT certification through reciprocity.

Starting Entry Salary:

• EMT Advanced/Intermediate: $20.26/hour
• EMT Basic: $19.09/hour
• FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Applicants must complete the following pre-employment steps:

• Submit Official Transcript (High School or College)
• Physical Agility Testing
• Online Personal History Questionnaire
• Drug Screening
• National Background Check
• Driving Record Check
• Physical with Cone Health
• Psychological Testing with LESI
• E-Reference Checks

Note: Applicants must attach a copy conferred degree or an unofficial transcript to their application before submitting. Failure to include this documentation may result in the delay of your application process. An official transcript will be required no later than the date of hire.

Special Requirements:

• Must maintain a current valid DMV operator's license
• Must be credentialed as a North Carolina EMT-Basic or have the ability to obtain a NC EMT-B credential through reciprocity
• Driving is Essential

Benefits

We are excited about the opportunity of having you as a prospective new employee! You probably already know our county is a wonderful county to live in, but did you know it is also a wonderful place to work? Below are a few of the reasons why we love working for Guilford County.

We offer Health Insurance (UnitedHealthCare) to all benefitted employees working a minimum of 20 hours per week. The shared cost of the premium is based on scheduled/budgeted hours. If you are a full-time employee working 40 hours a week you can expect to pay less than $35 a month for medical coverage, dental coverage for $4 a month and vision coverage for $5 a month. That's less than $45 a month for medical, dental & vision coverage; that's unheard of.

Telehealth UHC Virtual Visits are available to you with no copay or out of pocket expense.

We are excited to inform you Guilford County has an Employee Wellness Center (24/7 access) with strength training equipment, cardio machines and a group exercise room with virtual or in person coaching from our Wellness Specialist!

Employee Assistance Program, 100% funded by the county. A superb benefit for you and your family absolutely free. Confidential help with personal or work-related issues.

13 paid holidays, 12 sick days, and 12 vacation days a year. That's 37 paid days a year, totaling almost 2 months of paid time off.

Employer contributes 5% into your 401(k) - no match required.

Enrollment in the State Retirement Plan by contributing 6%.

Longevity pay beginning at five years of service.

We provide a $10,000 Life and AD&D benefit to eligible employees.

Flexible spending accounts (FSA) allow you to set aside tax-free dollars for health care and dependent care.

Voluntary Life, AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability.