Clark County Sheriff's Office - EMT Paramedic
Job Announcement:
EMT-Paramedic
Position Summary
The EMT-Paramedic (EMT-P) assigned to the Clark County Jail provides advanced pre-hospital and emergency medical care to incarcerated individuals, correctional staff, and visitors. Working under the medical direction of a licensed physician and within the regulatory framework established by the Ohio Department of Public Safety, Division of EMS, the EMT-P supports the health and safety of the jail population through direct clinical care, emergency response, and coordination with outside medical providers.
SALARY
$25.00 per hour (Non-Bargaining Unit)
Benefits include:
- 112 hours of personal leave annually
- 2 weeks paid vacation after one year of service with increases up to 6 weeks
- Sick leave accrued at 4.6 hours per pay period
- 40 hours of sick time buyout biannually
- Tuition reimbursement plan after one year of service
- Health/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance plans
- Workers Compensation
- Deferred Compensation saving plan
- Free fitness facility
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Current certification as an EMT-Paramedic in the State of Ohio
- BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications
- Completion of correctional healthcare orientation and security training as required by the facility.
- Adherence to continuing education requirements per Ohio EMS guidelines.
- Be a United States citizen or legally permitted to work in the United States
- Be a resident of Clark County, or adjoining county, within one year from date of employment
- Possess a valid state driver's license
- Never been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor
- If served in the armed forces of any country, demonstrate stability, reliability and integrity by having a Honorable Discharge
HIRING PROCESS
- Submit application through PoliceApp.com
- Structured Oral Interview Board
- Polygraph Exam
- Background Investigation
- Conditional Offer of Employment
- Drug screen and physical exam
- Final offer
ABOUT THE CLARK COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE
Clark County is comprised of 403 square miles with a population of 133,000. The Clark County Sheriff’s Office handles approximately 40,000 law enforcement calls for service annually. Our average jail population is approximately 180 inmates. Clark County is home to Wittenberg University and Clark State Community College, as well as several state and local parks, recreational waterways, bike pathway system, art, business and manufacturer centers and open green spaces. Springfield is the county seat of Clark County and plays host to the Champion City Kings prospect league team.
The Clark County Sheriff’s Office employs approximately 100 sworn deputies, 35 communication operators, 45 corrections officers and 12 civilians. The Office is comprised of four divisions: Criminal Investigations, Uniform Patrol, Jail and Professional Standards. Each division is managed by a division Lieutenant. Three Majors oversee operations of the department with oversight from the Chief Deputy and the elected Sheriff. First line personnel report directly to a Sergeant. All new deputies begin their career assigned to Uniform Patrol as a patrol deputy for a minimum of one year during which time they are on probationary status. Current deputy positions in the department where personnel may advance to include K9 handler, School Resource Officer, DARE deputy, Vice and Organized Crime detective, General Services detective, Professional Standards deputy, Court Services deputy, SORN deputy (Sex Offender Registration and Notification) and other contracted positions within the Uniform Patrol Division. Contracted patrol deputies work in several townships and villages within Clark County as well as the City of New Carlisle. The Clark County Sheriff's Office maintains a Special Operations Team (SWAT) where personnel may apply to become a member in accordance with agency policy.
The Fraternal Order of Police is affiliated with agency personnel for contract and labor related matters.
The Clark County Sheriff’s Office and Clark County are equal opportunity employers. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
Please direct questions regarding this position to tayates@clarkcountyohio.gov
About Law Enforcement Jobs
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