Part Time Paramedic Firefighter

Allied Universal • West Point, GA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Allied Universal is hiring a part-time Paramedic Firefighter for emergency response at an automotive manufacturing facility in West Point, Georgia. The role is presented as a supplemental opportunity, with the option to pick up one or two 12-hour shifts per week. Available shifts are 6 a.m.–6 p.m. and 6 p.m.–6 a.m.; all workdays are available. The posting lists paramedic pay at $24 per hour and an additional $1 per hour for all night shifts.

The employee responds to fire incidents, industrial accidents, hazardous-material incidents, and rescue situations; provides basic life support and emergency medical care; and conducts patrols to identify and report suspicious activity and safety hazards. Firefighting duties include operating apparatus pumps, advancing hose lines, using power tools, climbing ladders, and wearing firefighter protective equipment, including SCBA. The role may also involve confined-space and rope rescues.

The position requires physical readiness for emergency response, including passing a physical and SCBA fit test, wearing approximately 70 pounds of gear, and occasionally lifting or carrying up to 80 pounds. Work may take place in cold, wet, snowy, or hot conditions, and can involve prolonged standing or walking and occasional stair, ramp, or ladder climbing. Employees must complete a background investigation and drug screen and obtain or maintain required annual certifications.

Requirements

• Be at least 21 years old.
• Have a high school diploma or GED.
• Hold Georgia State Firefighter 1 and 2 certifications (NFPA 1001).
• Hold a current EMT license or higher; the posting also specifies an Emergency Medical Technician health license or higher.
• Hold current CPR/AED certification.
• Pass the physical and SCBA fit test.
• Obtain and maintain annual Hazardous Materials Technician certification (OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120).
• Obtain and maintain annual Confined Space and Rope Rescue certification (OSHA 29 CFR 1910.146).
• Possess or be able to obtain any additional state requirements for a firefighter EMT.
• Have a valid driver's license and at least one year of driving experience; meet the stated driving-record and insurance requirements.
• Have effective written and oral communication, interpersonal, and customer-service skills, and the ability to interact professionally with personnel and the public.
• Have intermediate computer skills to operate wireless technology at client-specific sites.
• Successfully complete a background investigation and drug screen.
• Be able to wear approximately 70 pounds of firefighter protective gear including SCBA, and occasionally lift or carry up to 80 pounds.
• Be able to work in cold, rain, snow, or heat; stand or walk on varied surfaces for long periods; and occasionally climb stairs, ramps, or ladders.

Responsibilities

• Respond to fire incidents, industrial accidents, and hazardous-material incidents.
• Administer basic life support (BLS) and emergency medical care to employees and guests.
• Conduct patrols to detect and report suspicious activity and safety hazards.
• Operate fire apparatus pumps, advance hose lines, use power tools, and climb ladders.
• Safely respond to emergency incidents and rescue trapped persons in confined spaces as needed.
• Maintain required annual Hazardous Materials Technician and Confined Space and Rope Rescue certifications.
• Operate wireless technology and other site-specific computer systems.
• Handle client-site crisis situations calmly and efficiently.

Benefits

• Supplemental income with the flexibility to pick up one or two 12-hour shifts per week.
• The posting lists $24 per hour for paramedics and an additional $1 per hour for night shifts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED