Emergency Services- Paramedic/Firefighter Recruit

 DAWSON COUNTY GOVERNMENT EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Job Title:  Firefighter/Paramedic Recruit
Department:  Dawson County Emergency Services
Salary:  $44,484.36 Annually 
Status: Full-Time/Hourly/Non-Exempt

APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED UNTIL 5PM, JUNE 6, 2023

Job Summary:
Perform a variety of emergency operations and paramedic duties to protect lives and property in simultaneous fire suppression, search and rescue, patient care activities and assure that all emergency equipment remains ready at all times to respond to emergency and non-emergency situations. 

Job Requirements:
Applicant must be at least 18 years of age and possess a High School Diploma or G.E.D; Georgia State Certified Paramedic or National Registry; Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification and Basic Cardiac Life Support; Pediatric Life Support or Pediatric Advanced Life Support, Basic Trauma Life Support or Pre-hospital Trauma Life Support;  Must pass Firefighter I through the four-week in-house academy (pay rate will increase to $ 58,706.00 Annually); Valid Driver’s License, must obtain Class E or F within 1 year and a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record (MVR); Must meet all in-house testing requirements; pass a background check and drug screening.

Click here to view Paramedic/Firefighter Recruit Job Description.

To apply for a position with Dawson County, please complete and submit the application below. If you are unable to complete an application online, applications are available in the County Administration office, or you may print a Dawson County Employment Application which you will find below under supporting documents.  Applications may be emailed to DCEmployment@dawsoncountyga.gov, faxed to 706-531-2716, or mailed or delivered to the Dawson County Human Resources Department, 25 Justice Way, Suite 2233, Dawsonville, GA 30534; Monday through Friday 8:00AM – 5:00PM.  All applications submitted are subject to public disclosure under the Georgia Open Records Act.

Dawson County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Work Place.