Emergency Services- Full-Time Firefighter/Paramedic

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 DAWSON COUNTY GOVERNMENT EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Job Title:  Full-Time Firefighter/Paramedic
Department:  Dawson County Emergency Services
Location:  Dawsonville, GA  30534
Salary:  $65,328.16 Annually/ DOQ 
**Plus $2 per hour med unit incentive
   **Plus opportunity for one-time $3,000 sign-on incentive
Status: Full-Time/Hourly/Non-Exempt

APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED UNTIL POSITION FILLED

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; possess a high school diploma or GED; Georgia State Paramedic license; Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification; Georgia State Certified Firefighter (NPQ I & II preferred); Pediatric Advanced Life Support, and Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support certifications. At least six months Paramedic experience is preferred. Additional requirements include a valid class E or F driver’s license and a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record (MVR); good verbal and written communications; ability to communicate with the public effectively and courteously on a daily basis; ability to meet all in-house testing requirements; pass a background check and drug screening.

Click here to view Full-Time Firefighter/Paramedic 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.

Supporting Documents

PDF icon Dawson County Application (563 KB)
PDF icon Full Time Firefighter/Paramedic Job Description (115 KB)

Dawson County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Dawson County Government is a Drug-Free Employer

NOTE: All fields must be answered fully in order to be considered for employment.  Please ask for assistance if any portion of the application is unclear.
APPLICANT INFORMATION
Are you a citizen of the United States? *
If No, are you authorized to work in the U.S?

Note: If offered employment, you will be required to provide documentation to verify employment eligibility. Failure to provide the requested documentation may result in a determination that the applicant is ineligible for employment in the United States.

Are you currently employed? *
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Have you ever been previously employed by Dawson County Government? *
Do you have any family members or relatives who work for Dawson County Government? *
Military
Have you ever served in the military? *

If served in the Military, please include a copy of your DD214.

Education
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High School
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GED
Trade (or Apprentice) School
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College or Business School
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