Description

This position performs emergency medical treatment to team members injured or ill while engaged in a tactical operation, providing the best possible treatment until the transfer to emergency medical services system. The applicant must be capable of reacting with speed and composure under high stress conditions and must exercise initiative and independent judgment in determining proper actions to take. This position requires patient care in a training or high-risk environment and operates within the guidelines provided by the Pinellas County Emergency Medical Services Director.

The position is on an as-needed basis and requires members to be available for on-call rotations including nights, weekends, and holidays.

The applicant must have a valid State of Florida Paramedic Certification and be a Pinellas County Certified Paramedic. Members in this position must reside in the following counties: Pinellas, Hillsborough, Pasco, or Manatee.

Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalent diploma from an institution accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the U. S. Dept. of Education or licensed as a degree granting institution by the Commission for Independent Education.
• Valid State of Florida Paramedic Certification
• Pinellas County Certified Paramedic
• Minimum of 3 years as a certified paramedic
• Current Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) certification
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification from the American Heart Association or equivalent
• Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) course certification
• Current Emergency Pediatric Care (EPC) certification
• Current Advanced Practice Paramedic (APP) certification, or attained within one (1) year
• Completion of an approved forty (40) hour Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) / Tactical Emergency Medical Service (TEMS) course, or within two years of employment
• Must maintain appropriate, unrestricted credentials according to the licensure, certification, and registration requirements of the jurisdiction
• Requires that the member be at least 21 years of age.
• Must be able to meet all legal requirements of Florida State Statute 790.06, License to Carry Concealed Weapon or Firearm within six (6) months of employment
• Member will be required to carry an agency issued handgun while on duty
• Must be able to meet all legal requirements of Florida State Statute 790.25(q) within one year of employment
• Completed an approved 80 hour Basic SWAT School, within one year of employment
• Must possess a valid Florida driver’s license

Applicants must be tobacco/nicotine free for six months prior to submitting application and during length of employment.

The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office strives to provide our employees with the best benefits possible. Some of the benefits are Annual Leave (120 hours), Health Insurance, Wellness Incentives, and Education Assistance Program.

The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office is an EEO/ADA employer and is committed to being a drug free workplace.

TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION, VISIT OUR WEBSITE: www.pcsoweb.com/careers

Any questions can be directed to Human Resources at 727-582-6208 or employment@pcsonet.com