Description

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The background investigation process may take up to 6 weeks depending upon the complexity of the applicant's background and position for which they've applied.

Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office is seeking to fill a vacancy of Tactical Paramedic.

Under the general direction of a Sergeant, this position performs emergency medical treatment to team members injured or ill persons while engaged in a tactical operation, providing the best possible treatment until the transfer to emergency medical services system. Must be capable of reacting with speed and composure under high stress conditions and must exercise initiative and independent judgment in determining proper actions to take. Position requires patient care in a training or high-risk environment and operates within the guidelines provided by the Pinellas County Emergency Medical Services Director. Work is reviewed through oral and written reports, discussions, and personal observation for compliance and adherence to established procedures.

Position is on an as-needed basis, includes mandatory quarterly and annual training assignments, and requires members to be available for on-call rotations including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Members in this position must reside in the following counties: Pinellas, Hillsborough, Pasco, or Manatee.

SUPERVISES OTHERS: No

Qualifications
 

• High School graduation or equivalent diploma from an institution accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) or licensed as a degree granting institution by the Commission for Independent Education
  Valid State of Florida Paramedic Certification
• Pinellas County Certified Paramedic
• Minimum of 3 years as a certified paramedic
• Current Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) certification
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification from the American Heart Association or equivalent
• Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) course certification
• Current Emergency Pediatric Care (EPC) certification
• Current Advanced Practice Paramedic (APP) certification, or attained within one (1) year
• Completion of an approved forty (40) hour Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) / Tactical Emergency Medical Service (TEMS) course, or within two years of employment
• Must maintain appropriate, unrestricted credentials according to the licensure, certification, and registration requirements of the jurisdiction
• Requires that the member be at least 21 years of age
• Must be able to meet all legal requirements of Florida State Statute 790.06, License to Carry Concealed Weapon or Firearm within six (6) months of employment
• Member will be required to carry an agency issued handgun while on duty
• Must be able to meet all legal requirements of Florida State Statute 790.25(q) within one year of employment
• Completed an approved 80 hour Basic SWAT School, within one year of employment
• Must possess a valid Florida driver’s license
   

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
 

• Ability to work without direct, immediate supervision and with confidentiality
• Ability to cope with stressful situations and perform calmly
• Ability to work closely with others as a team
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors with occasional exposure to hazardous conditions including: blood/bodily fluids, chemical contaminated environments, fumes / odors, extended time-periods, and high temperature environments
• Expertise in making assessment/diagnoses and appropriate follow-through care and treatment, good decision making, organizational and time management skills
• Ability to follow organizational procedures, policies, practices, rules and regulations governing activities of the administrative functions
• Ability to operate equipment and instruments utilized in meeting job requirements and operational responsibilities
• Ability to perform all functions of the job classification without posing a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace
• Ability to work with exposure to loud noises, mechanical, and electrical equipment
• Ability to adhere, at all times, to the standards and principles of honesty and integrity, and to keep your private life unsullied as an example to all
• Ability to comply with the Drug Free Workplace Act
   

Applicants must be tobacco/nicotine-free during length of employment. 

The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office strives to provide our employees with the best benefits possible. Some of the benefits are Annual Leave (120 hours), Health Insurance, Wellness Incentives, and Education Assistance Program.

The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office is an EEO/ADA employer and is committed to being a drug free workplace.

TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION, VISIT OUR WEBSITE: https://www.pinellassheriff.gov

Any questions can be directed to Human Resources at 727-582-6208 or employment@pcsonet.com