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Paramedic

City of Greenville, NC Government

City of Greenville, NC Government

Greenville, NC, USA
USD 57,075.2-69,680 / year
Posted on Jan 26, 2026

Job Summary

Greenville Fire/Rescue is seeking an experienced professional to serve as a Firefighter/Paramedic for our department. This position will provide supervision of basic and advanced life support procedures relevant to pre-hospital emergency care. Applicants for this position must be a certified firefighter or become one within one-year of hiring.
Come join the professionals committed to serving the diverse needs of our community through high-quality responses to a full range of emergency services, outreach, and prevention programs. We have 7 stations city-wide and hold the Commission on Fire Accreditation International.
Paramedics on a shift schedule will generally work a 24/48 schedule (changing to 24/72 in March 2026) with opportunities for overtime, standby events, or emergencies.
Your salary will be in accordance with the City's pay plan.
Hiring salary range: $57,075.20 - 69,680.00 depending on qualifications.


FLSA Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Examples of Duties

  • Performs as lead clinician on emergency scene;
  • Acts as lead personnel on ambulance during emergency calls and during patient transport;
  • Interprets cardiac rhythms using advanced diagnostic equipment;
  • Maintains and inventories paramedic level medications routinely;
  • Provides basic and advanced life support procedures using standard order protocols;
  • Interviews patients and bystanders to determine the nature of the emergency;
  • Interviews and assesses patients for injury and illness;
  • Lifts and carries equipment, stretchers, and patients;
  • Takes and records vital signs and enters data into electronic databases, and communicates with emergency providers;
  • Communicates with hospital personnel as required;
  • Documents all patient care by department standards;
  • Participates in educational activities and accident prevention activities;
  • Presents safety and preventive care information to schools and community organizations;
  • Performs inventory on supplies along with restocking after each emergency and non-emergency response;
  • Provides occasional supervision of assistants, seasonal employees, interns, volunteers, or temporary employees;
  • Maintains medical and vehicle equipment in good working order, along with making minor repairs to equipment;
  • Cleans emergency vehicles and evaluates operational readiness;
  • Maintains station by cleaning, dusting, mopping, sweeping, and vacuuming;
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience:
• High school diploma or GED required.
• No specific experience requirements

Required Certifications:
North Carolina state certified EMT - Paramedic or ability to obtain by reciprocity.
North Carolina, IFSAC, or Pro Board Firefighter II- or ability to obtain within one year
Preferred Completed Training:
• NIMS 100, 200, 700, 800

Additional Requirements:
All applicants must:
• Be at least 18 years of age;
• Have a valid driver's license and a safe driving record;
• Be a United States citizen or a non-citizen who can provide proof of identity and authorization to work in the United States;
• Be of good moral character;
• Possess the mental, physical, and medical health to perform the duties of a Paramedic;
• Be highly motivated with an interest in the emergency services field.

Special Requirements

  • Boarded to practice as an EMT-Paramedic in Pitt County by the Medical Director or able to obtain within one month from date of employment.
  • Must have a N.C. Class "B" driver's license or obtain the same within one month from date of employment.

Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer