Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
Salary
$48,248.52 Annually
Location
2675 Ortiz Avenue, Fort Myers, FL
Job Type
Full-Time Regular
Job Number
07941KF
Department
Public Safety
Opening Date
05/27/2026
Closing Date
6/10/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Description
Are you driven to perform under pressure?
Do you want a career that challenges you, while making a real difference in your community every single day?
Lee County is looking for motivated and dependable EMTs to provide emergency medical care to the community. In this role, you will respond to 9-1-1 calls, support patient care, and work as part of an ambulance crew in a fast-paced environment.
Your work directly supports emergency response and helps people during some of the most critical moments of their lives.
This position is a strong fit for EMTs who want meaningful work, consistent scheduling, and opportunities to earn additional income through overtime.
Base Pay: $48,249 annually (fixed rate for this position)
Overtime opportunities are not included in this total and may significantly increase annual earnings.
Your Opportunities
Qualified candidates will be invited to an in-person selection process that includes:
Testing Dates: June 19 or June 22
First Interviews: June 26 or June 29
Second Interviews: Scheduled upon advancement
This process is designed to identify professionals who can think clearly, act decisively, and perform at a high level in real-world emergencies.
Duties and Responsibilities
What You Will Do:
Education, Experience, Licensing
What We're Looking For:
Supplemental Information
Work Schedule & Overtime Opportunities
This is a 24/7 position serving a 24/7 community. EMTs who are willing to work additional shifts have the opportunity to increase earnings beyond base pay.
Why Join Us?
This is a frontline public safety role where your work matters every day. As an EMT with Lee County EMS, you will gain hands-on emergency response experience while working alongside skilled Paramedics and fellow EMTs in a high-volume system.
About the Department
Lee County EMS is a high-performance emergency medical system dedicated to patient care, teamwork, and service to the community. EMTs are a critical part of daily operations and emergency response throughout the County.
We support our teams with training, equipment, and opportunities to grow, because strong EMS systems depend on strong people.
About Lee County
Lee County is located in beautiful Southwest Florida and is home to over 800,000 residents. We are dedicated to serving our community with high-quality services and a focus on sustainability and innovation. Join us in making Lee County a great place to live, work, and visit. Find out more about Lee County at Lee County Government.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE/RECOVERY ACTIVITIES:
All County employees are required to work before, during, or after an emergency as needed. This may include temporarily being assigned to work and performing duties outside of the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.
DISCLAIMER: The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this classification. All positions are subject to a criminal background check. A conviction in and of itself may not necessarily preclude employment. Some positions may be subject to a pre-employment drug screening. Certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans, who claim and meet eligibility requirements of veterans preference, receive preference and priority in employment and are encouraged to apply.
Lee County Board of County Commissioners offers a comprehensive, and affordable benefits package. Our Board works in the best interest of employees and strives to provide the most complete, high-quality benefits package available at the lowest possible cost to the employee. Our Board continues to remain steadfast in maintaining one of the lowest levels of employee costs in our area.
Lee Countys benefits package is offered to both regular Full-time positions and Part-time positions that are regularly scheduled to work 60 hours or more bi-weekly. Medical benefits may be offered to On-Call, Temporary, Seasonal, and Intern employees who meet the Affordable Care Act eligibility criteria.
Lee County employees eligible to participate in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) are required to contribute 3% of each paycheck to FRS. If you have retired from the Florida Retirement Pension plan you will not be eligible for renewed membership in either of the FRS retirement plan options. Retirees of the Investment Plan are eligible for renewed membership in the Investment Plan only. FRS reemployment rules apply for both.
Below is a brief breakdown of whats included in the benefits package that is offered to our employees.
For a more detailed look into our benefits package, please click visit our webpage at www.leegov.com/hr/Documents/Employee%20Benefits/2024%20Benefits/FULLTIME%20ACTIVE%20LCBOCC%202024%20Plan%20Year%20OE%20Guide%20FINAL%20AON%202023.09.12.pdf.
To view our employee paid premiums, please visit: https://www.leegov.com/hr/Documents/Employee%20Benefits/2024%20Benefits/2024%20Active%20Employee%20Rates.pdf
Health Benefits:
Financial Benefits:
1) FRS Pension Plan (Defined Benefit)
2) FRS Investment Plan (Defined Contribution)
Employee Assistance Program
Services available to employees that offers guidance, support, resources and information for personal and work-life issues. Confidential and provided at no charge to employees and their dependents.
United Way 2-1-1 (Lee County Employee Resource Program)
Lee County BOCC has partnered with United Way 211 to provide an Employee Resource Program which assists BoCC employees who may be experiencing distress due to economic hardship, health or other factors.
Educational Assistance
Reimbursement for coursework taken at an accredited college or university that is designed to enhance the knowledge, skills and abilities relating to the official duties that the employees perform.
01
Do you possess a current State of Florida Emergency Medical Technician License or a current State of Florida Paramedic License? (Feel free to attach under Attachments.)
02
I acknowledge that the position includes a written exam, practical scenarios, and physical agility testing. Additional details will be provided to eligible candidates upon referral.
03
The typical work hours for this position may include 8, 12 or 24 hour shifts, including weekends and holidays. Are you able to work this schedule?
04
Do you possess a valid drivers license with an acceptable driving record?
Required Question
Employer Lee County Government
Address P.O. Box 398
ATT: Human Resources
Fort Myers, Florida, 33902
Phone (239) 533-2245