Paramedic

Description

The Channelview Fire Department will be accepting applications for the position of Firefighter/Paramedic or Paramedic assigned to the EMS Division. Individuals interested must submit a completed application with a valid e-mail address and supporting documentation to apply. Please include a photocopy of your DL and EMT-P certification. The application can be found on the Official Channelview Fire Department Website at www.channelviewfire.com.

Requirements

To obtain employment an applicant must meet the following criteria at the time the application is submitted:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• 21 Years of age
• TCFP Basic Firefighter certification and/or TDSHS Paramedic Certification (TCFP not required for EMS division).

Employment Benefits

• Shift: 48/96 (2 days on - 4 days off) – Three shift rotation (EMS I, II, & III)
• Starting Salary - $82,089.72 /year & after 1st year - $89,825.76/year *plus available overtime upon completion of FTO
• Average ambulance call volume = 5/day per ambulance
• No Social Security Withheld
• Paid Time-Off (PTO) Max accrual = 500hrs + 216hrs Comp Time
• Texas County District Retirement System (TCDRS) 2:1 matching
• Medical, life, dental, and vision insurance programs available (current Cigna) for employee and family
• Next Level Urgent Care/Family Practice available to employee and family at no charge
• Uniform Stipend $450 annually
• Monthly Certification Incentive Pay - up to $100/month
• Paid Gym Membership $30/month

For questions contact Assistant Chief Adams at

Harris County Emergency Service District #50 (Channelview Fire Department) provides fire and emergency medical services to over 38,000 residents in an unincorporated area of eastern Harris County, Texas. Harris County Emergency Service District #50 encompasses approximately 19 square miles that produces over 5,250 responses for emergency service per year.

Harris County ESD #50 is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, creed, age, or nationality.