$24.80/ hour During Academy (16 weeks)

$76,248 Entry Level Paramedic Upon Academy Graduation

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES

Performs paramedic, firefighting, emergency medical, and rescue work in emergency situations. Provides advanced and basic life support care under SMFR Medical Director’s approved protocols and statutes. Ensures that other EMT personnel provide basic life support under their oversight. Maintains apparatus, vehicles, equipment, and fire stations. Employees are assigned to a field station and perform a wide variety of emergency medical, firefighting, and rescue techniques under direct and limited supervision.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED).
• Must be 21 years of age or older by the hire date of 2/5/2024.
• Valid CPAT certificate due with your SMFR application.
• Possess or be able to obtain a Colorado Driver’s License by the hire date of 2/5/2024.
• Possess and maintain an acceptable driving record in accordance with SMFR’s Driving Records Policy.

• Current Colorado State Paramedic Certification
• Current ACLS Certification
• Current BLS Certification

• Current National Registry Paramedic Certification
• Current PALS

• Current National Registry Paramedic Certification
• Current ACLS Certification
• Current BLS Certification

• Current PALS

• Must be able to pass a pre-employment background check, criminal history review, physical, fitness/wellness assessment, medical evaluation, drug screen, and psychological exam.

• In order to have the best-trained, most committed paramedics to serve our community, SMFR requires a commitment of a 5-year term of continuous employment as a Paramedic/Firefighter before being eligible for a position change (i.e. applying or competing for other internal promotional opportunities outside of EMS, transfers, or voluntary demotions). This in no way implies or creates a contract of employment for the 5-year term, as all SMFR policies and procedures are applicable.

** PLEASE NOTE: SMFR does not permit the use of marijuana within the previous 12 months from contingent offer regardless of whether it is legal in the state of Colorado. **

HIRING PROCESS:

Step #1 CPAT

Candidates are required to have a valid CPAT certificate at time of application.

• Only a CPAT license by the International Association of Firefighters (IAFF) and the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) will be accepted. South Metro Fire Rescue does not host the CPAT test. It is the candidate’s responsibility to obtain the certification on their own.

Additional CPAT Resources: Aims Community College National Testing Network

Step #2 COMPLETE APPLICATION

SMFR will invite all qualified candidates to participate in one of our scheduled practical exams based on the time of application.

Complete the application following the instructions below.

• Applicants must attach all required valid certifications and documents along with the application.
• Please be sure to name each required document/certification indicating the proper name of the document you are attaching.
• Applicants must complete the work experience history section. Please include all your work history from the last 10 years, if applicable. You may include more than 10 years.
• If any time gaps in employment during your work history, please create an entry explaining the reason for the gap.
• You must list your education history.

** Incomplete applications will be declined **

** The hiring process timeline is subject to change at any time **

COMPENSATION:

• 16 Week Academy – $24.80/ hour

• All candidates will go through 16-week academy regardless of previous experience and everyone is paid the same wage during academy.

• 2024 Paramedic Wages

• Paramedic IV $76,248
• Paramedic III $95,310
• Paramedic II $105,899
• Paramedic I $117,667

** Move up steps/grades annually on anniversary date **

• Experienced Paramedic/ Firefighters
• We value previous paid paramedic experience and are willing to compensate our new hires based on the paid experience they bring to SMFR.
• To qualify for experienced Paramedic pay upon completion of our 16-week academy, applicants must have a least 3 years of paid experience as a paramedic (within the last 12 months) with a full-time fire service agency whose primary responsibility is fire protection and emergency medical service or 3 years of full-time paramedic experience in an emergency medical services or medical field.

ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION:

• SMFR strongly values education and in turn compensates employees who have a degree with an education differential from date of hire as follows:
• Associates 1% of base wage
• Bachelors 3% of base wage
• Masters 5% of base wage
• PhD 6% of base wage

CONTACT INFORMATION:

For all questions related to the Paramedic Hiring Process, please email employment@southmetro.org.

Click this link for a full job description: PARAMEDIC JOB DESCRIPTION

**South Metro Fire Rescue is an Equal Opportunity Employer**