Paramedic ($5k - 10k Incentive)

Salary : $62,566.40 - $105,530.88 Annually

Location : Bay County, FL

Job Type : Full Time-Shift Work

Job Number : 1980

Department : Emergency Services Department

Opening Date : 10 / 23 / 2025

Closing Date : Continuous

EEO : Bay County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity and pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, or parental status.

• Salary / Hourly wages are determined by verifiable experience.

Nature of Work

Grade Job Class Work Comp EEO Class / Code Tier Status

Hiring Florida or Nationally Registered Paramedics

Enjoy a $5,000 Recruitment Incentive (Single Role)

Enjoy a $10,000 Recruitment Incentive (Attend FT Paid Fire Academy Shortly After Hire)

Experienced Medics Your Experience Counts Here

Starting Pay is Calculated on a Year for Year Service Credit

Excellence County Benefits, including :

Health | Dental | Vision | Life

Competitive Step Plan

Promotional Opportunities

Relocation Reimbursement Available - up to $5,000

Transfer Unused PTO From Current Employer

Tuition Reimbursement

Progressive Treatment Protocols

Coordinates the operations of an Emergency Medical Service ambulance on a 24-hour shift to include, but not limited to the following : Performs duties in accordance with established rules, procedures, policies and direction from the EMS Division Chief; or designees; performs paramedic functions, provides patient care and assists co-workers as needed; follows policies and procedures; may be assigned to oversee new EMS field employee orientation and training; exercises considerable independent, judgment, initiative and understanding in interpreting orders, rules and regulations for mitigating emergency situations.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Minimum Qualifications

Licenses and / or Certifications

IS-100

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills

Physical Requirements / Environmental Conditions

Work is primarily performed outdoors and requires some exposure to environmental changes (e.g., outdoor weather and / or field conditions, warehouses, garages, etc.) or irate customers, extreme noise, odors, heights and / or dust. The employee may be required to perform in high humidity and in elevated temperatures as well as limited access, enclosed spaces. While performing the duties of this class, employees are regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret data, information and documents; analyze and solve problems; use math and mathematical reasoning; observe and interpret situations; learn and apply new information or skills; and interact with County staff, other organizations and the public.

Work is often performed in emergency and stressful situations. Individual is exposed to hearing alarms and hazards associated with fighting fires and rendering emergency medical assistance, including smoke, noxious odors, fumes, chemicals, liquid chemicals, solvents and oils.

This position requires some exposure or risk to physical health and / or physical safety (e.g., exposure to environmentally hazardous material, heavy equipment, etc.). This position requires the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and includes completing and successfully passing medical evaluations and / or clearances.

Stooping, sitting, crouching, walking, pulling, lifting, grasping, hearing, seeing up close, seeing far away, kneeling, reaching, pulling, talking, standing, finger movement, repetitive motions, depth perception. Ability to lift and carry patients weighing in excess of 250 pounds, with assistance, without causing harm or aggravating injuries to the patient or themselves. Lifts people and equipment of 100+ pounds; extensive, or considerable standing / walking; Lifts positions, pushes and / or transfers patients; lifts supplies / equipment; manual dexterity and mobility; intermittent exertion when performing treatments.

Special Requirements

Work Location

Not Eligible for Remote Work - This position is assigned to a county worksite. Due to the non-portable nature of the essential functions of this position, this position is not eligible for telework.

01

Are you currently certified in the state of Florida or Nationally Registered paramedic (NOT EMT)?

02

Are you willing to attend a full-time fire academy to earn you Florida Firefighter Standards 1&2? Note : Employee is paid during class

03

If selected, you acknowledge to receive a recruitment incentive of $10,000 following : a. You must attend and successfully complete a full-time fire academy paid for by BCFR;b. Successfully test and receive your Florida state firefighter certification;c. commit to a two-year signing period following the completion of the fire academy;d. Failure of either the fire academy or state examination after two attempts makes you ineligible for any other recruitment incentive

04

Has your paramedic certification ever been sanctioned or disciplined by state or regional officials?

Required Question