Transport Paramedic

The District is seeking to establish a hiring list for the position of Paramedic. Transportation personnel are assigned a 56-hour workweek on the 48/96 schedule.

The successful candidate will be an individual with the ability to perform the physically and mentally demanding job of a paramedic, demonstrate strong teamwork and interpersonal skills, have a willingness to learn and train, and adapt to necessary change. Additionally, the ideal candidate will have the ability to interact with and serve both a multigenerational and diverse workforce and the public.

Benefits Package includes:

• Paid Vacation and Sick Leave
• Eleven Paid Holidays
• Annual Payout of Earned Leaves (upon reaching established threshold)
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $7,800 per year
• Educational Incentive - $1,200 for Associate's Degree or $1,800 for Bachelor's Degree
• Uniform Allowance
• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans (100% Employer Paid Premiums on Select Plans)
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance, including Line of Duty Death benefit
• Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short Term Disability/Long Term Disability
• 457(B) Deferred Compensation Plan (company matches up to $122 per pay period)
• Arizona State Retirement System

• Must be at least 18 years old
• High school diploma or GED
• Current State Driver’s License in good standing
• Current Arizona Department of Health Services (AZDHS) Paramedic Certification
• Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification (CPR) from the American Heart Association (AHA)
• Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or equivalent advanced pediatric life support provider certification
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Must not be on the Office of Inspector General (OIG) list of Excluded Individuals/Entities (LEIE)

It is the responsibility of the employee to acquire and maintain the following licenses and certifications. (SFMD will provide ongoing Continuing Education classes after hire.)