ALS Medic (EMT-Intermediate / Paramedic)

ALS Medic (EMT-Intermediate / Paramedic)

Salary

$59,618.00 - $92,408.00 Annually

Location

135 North Union Street, Petersburg, VA

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

1084

Department

Fire

Opening Date

05/26/2026

Closing Date

6/26/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

• Description
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Description

General Description

Under general supervision, this position provides advanced life support emergency medical care for injured or ill individuals in emergency and non-emergency situations. The ALS Medic responds to emergency calls, assesses patient conditions, administers appropriate treatment within scope of practice and established protocols, and transports patients safely to medical facilities. This role requires professional judgment, technical medical expertise, and the ability to function effectively under stressful and hazardous conditions.

Essential Functions

Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Respond to emergency medical calls and provide efficient and immediate advanced life support care to critically ill or injured patients.
• Assess the nature and extent of medical emergencies and determine the need for additional assistance or specialized resources.
• Administer appropriate emergency medical procedures and treatments in accordance with established protocols and scope of practice.
• Operate ambulances and emergency response vehicles safely while adhering to all applicable traffic laws and emergency vehicle regulations.
• Utilize and maintain advanced medical equipment including cardiac monitors, defibrillators, airway management devices, intravenous therapy equipment, and related ALS tools.
• Coordinate patient care and communicate effectively with hospitals, physicians, public safety personnel, and healthcare facilities.
• Complete accurate patient care reports and all required documentation using electronic reporting systems.
• Inspect, clean, sanitize, and maintain ambulances, medical equipment, and station facilities to ensure operational readiness.
• Maintain inventory of medical supplies and equipment in accordance with departmental and state requirements.
• Attend required training sessions, continuing education programs, meetings, and certifications to maintain professional competency.
• Assist other EMS personnel and public safety agencies during emergency operations, rescue incidents, and disaster responses.
• Comply with all departmental policies, procedures, standard operating guidelines, and medical protocols.

Additional Duties

• Participate in community outreach programs, public education events, and medical standby assignments.
• Perform routine maintenance checks and report equipment defects or vehicle issues for repair.
• Perform related duties as assigned by supervisory personnel based on departmental operational needs.

Responsibilities, Requirements and Impacts

Data Responsibility

Requires the ability to collect, interpret, document, and communicate medical, operational, and technical information accurately and confidentially.

People Responsibility

Requires frequent interaction with patients, families, co-workers, healthcare professionals, public safety personnel, and the general public in both routine and emergency situations.

Asset Responsibility

Responsible for safeguarding and properly utilizing emergency vehicles, medical equipment, supplies, and departmental resources.

Mathematical Requirements

Requires the ability to perform medication calculations, dosage conversions, percentages, and other mathematical functions related to patient care.

Communications Requirements

Requires the ability to read, write, and communicate effectively using medical terminology and professional communication standards.

Judgment Requirements

Requires independent judgment and rapid decision-making in high-pressure emergency situations involving patient care and public safety.

Complexity of Work

Work involves complex medical assessments, emergency response coordination, and technical procedures requiring concentration, adaptability, and sound clinical judgment.

Impact of Errors

Errors may result in injury, loss of life, property damage, legal liability, or compromise of public trust and departmental operations.

Physical Demands

Requires very heavy physical work including lifting and carrying patients or equipment exceeding 100 pounds, bending, climbing, crouching, and prolonged physical exertion under adverse conditions.

Equipment Usage

Requires operation and maintenance of ambulances, emergency medical equipment, communication devices, and associated rescue tools.

Unavoidable Hazards

Work regularly exposes employees to hazardous environments including infectious diseases, hazardous materials, bodily fluids, extreme weather, traffic hazards, and physically dangerous emergency scenes.

Safety of Others

Employee is directly responsible for the safety and well-being of patients, co-workers, and the public during emergency response and medical treatment activities.

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a GED equivalent.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience as a released ALS provider within an E911 emergency response system.
• Possession and maintenance of a valid Virginia Office of EMS EMT-Intermediate or Paramedic certification, or eligibility for reciprocity.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.

Special Certifications and Licenses

• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) certification or equivalent.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or Pediatric Education for Prehospital Professionals (PEPP) certification.
• Virginia OEMS approved Emergency Vehicle Operator Course (EVOC) Class II or equivalent.
• ICS 100, 200, 700, and 800 certifications or ability to obtain within required timeframe.
• Successful completion of departmental field training and precepting program.
• Satisfactory completion of criminal background checks, medical evaluation, and substance abuse screening.

For a summary of Benefits currently being offered by the City of Petersburg for Full-Time Employees Only, please click the following link: http://www.petersburgva.gov/index.aspx?NID=518

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10-point compensable veteran. You must have an existing compensable service-connected disability of 10 percent or more. Other 10-point veteran include disabled veteran or a veteran who was awarded the Purple Heart for wound or injuries received in action, veterans widow or widower who has not remarried, wife or husband of a veteran who has a service-connected disability, widowed, divorced or separated mother of an ex-service son or daughter who died in action, or who is totally and permanently disabled. Do any of these apply?

• Yes
• No

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5-point veterans must have been discharged under honorable conditions and had one of the following: Active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States, in a war, or during the period 4/28/52 - 7/1/55 or active duty for more than 180 consecutive days other than for training, any part of which occurred during the period beginning 2/1/55 and 10/14/76 or active duty during the Gulf War sometime between 8/2/90 - 1/2/92 or active duty in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized or active duty for which more than 180 consecutive days other than for training, any part of which occurred during the period beginning 9/11/2001 and ending on the date prescribed by the Presidential proclamation or by the law as the last date of operation Iraqi Freedom. Do any of these apply?

• Yes
• No

03

This position requires working in all types of weather conditions. Are you able to work in all types of weather conditions?

• Yes, I am able to work in all types of weather conditions.
• No, I am unable to work in all types of weather conditions.

04

Do you possess a valid Drivers License issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia, or another state with reciprocity?

• Yes
• No

05

Are you able to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends?

• Yes, I am able to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.
• No, I am unable to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.

06

What is your highest level of education?

• High School diploma or GED
• Some college
• Associate degree
• Bachelor degree
• Graduate degree or higher
• No degree

07

This is an essential position required to report to work in the event of inclement weather and emergencies. Are you willing and able to meet this requirement?

• Yes, I am able to meet the requirement for an essential position.
• No, I am unable to meet the requirement for an essential position.

08

Are you a City of Petersburg employee?

• Yes, I am a City of Petersburg employee.
• No, I am not a City of Petersburg employee.

09

Do you possess a valid Drivers License issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia, or another state with reciprocity?

• Yes
• No

10

Are you a City of Petersburg employee (full-time or part-time/temporary)?

• Yes, I am a City of Petersburg employee.
• No, I am not a City of Petersburg employee

11

Do you have working knowledge of the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) and its applications?

• Yes, I do have the ability to perform the physical requirements of the position.
• No, I am unable to perform the physical requirements of the position.

12

Check all the current certifications (or licenses) you possess:

• Electrical
• Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC)
• Plumbing
• Roofing Systems
• Other (specify below)
• No current certifications

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How many years of direct customer service experience do you possess in dealing with the general public?

• 0 to 6 months of experience
• 6 months to 1 year of experience
• 1 to 3 years of experience
• More than 3 years of experience

14

This position is safety-sensitive and requires a full criminal background check. Are you in agreement to undergo complete criminal background check.?

• Yes
• No

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Were you referred by US Army PaYS or Virginia Values Veterans V3? If so, please specify which program.

Required Question

Employer City of Petersburg

Address 135 No. Union Street

Petersburg, Virginia, 23803

Phone 8047332381

Website http://www.petersburgva.gov