Paramedic

Delaware, County of•Delaware, OH

11h•Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of this posting is to compile a list of eligible Full-Time candidates for future EMT, Advanced EMT, and/or Paramedic positions within Delaware County. Full-Time eligible lists will remain active for 12 months before candidates will need to reapply and go through the process again. Those who apply will receive further details about the eligibility process below. Eligible List Process For candidates selected to move forward in the process, Pre-employment testing will occur on October 26th, 2026. Testing will be in-person and offered at 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM on the provided day. Candidates will need to complete a PRADCO Quick Assessment before interviews. The link will be shared on November 2nd, 2026, to the email you listed on your application. Completion of this will need to be done by November 5th. Interviews & skill evaluation for this position will begin on November 9th, 10th, 12th. Hiring Process Post-Interview Placement Candidates who are selected after the interview and skills assessment will move forward in our process. Group 1 Candidates placed in Group 1 will proceed to the next phase of the hiring process. These candidates will complete the below items so they are ready for placement as openings occur: Screenings & Checks: Drug screen, background check, driving record check, reference verification, and public records review. Medical Examination: Comprehensive physical exam including laboratory tests, titers, TB test, audiogram, vision screening, respiratory function test, chest X-ray, resting EKG, and respiratory clearance. Physical Fitness Evaluation: Completion of the Standard Bruce Protocol treadmill test with a required score of greater than 8 METs, in addition to a functional job evaluation. Group 2 Candidates placed in Group 2 will remain on hold. As candidates in Group 1 are placed, Group 2 candidates will be advanced to Group 1. Hiring Process When a vacancy occurs, candidates from the Group 1 List will be contacted first with a contingent job offer , pending successful completion of the final required screenings and clearances. Starting Pay by Position: (2026 wages) Full-Time EMT: $55,777.28 Full-Time Advanced EMT: $57,607.68 Full-Time Paramedic: $69,288.96 Prior experience beyond 5 years will be considered. All positions are hourly and include built-in overtime. The rates above are reflective of 2080 regular hours and 832 overtime hours per year. Full job descriptions are available on the Class Specifications page. Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V