EMT Paramedic Pool 2026 Salary
$49,099.93 Annually
Location: Rockingham County, NC
Job Type: Full Time Regular
Job Number: 01764
Department: Emergency Services Division
Emergency Medical Services
Opening Date: 01/09/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Benefits Summary
Rockingham County is an equal opportunity employer and will comply with federal and state statutes regarding discrimination in employment. Performs intermediate technical work providing paramedic level emergency medical care, maintains files, records, reports, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the limited supervision of the EMS Lieutenant.
Benefits
• Paid Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance • Onsite wellness/medical clinic • Onsite fitness center • Retirement • Flexible Spending • Paid Vacation, Sick & Holidays • Bereavement • Community Service Leave • Weekends Off (varies by position) • Flexible Work Schedules & Telework Options (varies by position) • Tuition Reimbursement • 401-K & 457 Plans with county match up to 1% of base salary
Examples of Duties
Provides emergency and non-emergency care to residents and visitors of the County; operates equipment and administers first aid; performs the duties of an EMT Paramedic, transports victims to emergency care facility and documents findings. Responds to emergency calls which might require advanced life support. Provides emergency medical care in accordance with established guidelines and written and verbal instructions from physicians. Determines extent of illness or injury and establishes priorities for required care. Provides various treatment techniques including airway management, intravenous therapy, drug administration, cardiac monitoring and defibrillating and electrocardiogram strip interpretation. Transmits vital patient information and telemetry data to receiving medical care Facility. Observes patient in route and administers additional care as needed.
Completes and files documentation on calls. Prepares reports and other types of correspondence. Inspects and performs preventive maintenance on assigned apparatus and equipment. Participate in continuing education activities and maintaining certification hours.
SUPERVISION
Received: Works under the Supervision of the EMS Lieutenant.
Supervision Given: (If supervisor list positions supervised) Position has no supervisory responsibilities.
INTERPERSONAL CONTACT
• Effectively communicate verbally and nonverbally with patients, providers, and family members. • Possess strong interpersonal and communication skills. • Be an active listener. • Empathetic and compassionate.
RECRUITMENT STANDARDS (Core Competencies)
• Problem solving skills. • Medical knowledge. • Effectively handle situations in an emergency.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Thorough knowledge of division policies and procedures. General knowledge of County policies and procedures. General knowledge of applicable local, and State laws, rules and regulations governing emergency medical services. Thorough knowledge of the principles of anatomy and physiology. Thorough knowledge of the principles and techniques of emergency care, including diagnosis, proper treatment, and transportation. Thorough knowledge of the equipment and supplies employed in the emergency care of patients. Thorough knowledge of preparing detailed reports and other types of correspondence. Thorough knowledge of the use of standard office equipment and associated software. Thorough knowledge of the street and road system and physical layout of the County. Skill in diagnosing a victims condition and applying emergency medical care. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions. Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form. Ability to make arithmetic computations. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with physicians, associates, patients and their families, other emergency service agencies and the General public.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES, VISUAL ACUITY, AND WORKING CONDITIONS FOR THIS POSITION
Climbing - Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and the like using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Body agility is emphasized. This factor is important if the amount and kind of climbing required exceeds that required for ordinary locomotion.
Balancing - Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing, or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces. This factor is important if the amount and kind of balancing exceeds that needed for ordinary locomotion and maintenance of body equilibrium.
Stooping - Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires full use of the lower extremities and back muscles.
Kneeling - Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees.
Crouching - Bending the body downward and forward by bending legs and spine.
Crawling - Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet.
Reaching - Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
Standing - Remaining upright on the feet, particularly for sustained periods of time.
Walking - Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another.
Pushing - Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force to thrust forward, downward, or outward.
Pulling - Using upper extremities to exert force to draw, drag, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion.
Lifting - Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires the substantial use of the upper extremities and back muscles.
Fingering - Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with whole hand or arm as in handling.
Grasping - Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.
Feeling - Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature, or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips.
Talking - Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; those activities where detailed or important spoken instructions must be conveyed to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.
Hearing - Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction, and having the ability to receive detailed information through oral communications, and making fine discriminations in sound.
Repetitive Motions - Making substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands and/or fingers
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Education and Experience: High school diploma or GED and minimal experience in emergency medical services, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
License or Certification Requirements: Possession of NC Paramedic, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, and Pediatric Advanced Life Support certifications upon hire. Valid drivers license in the State of North Carolina.
MEDICAL, DENTAL, AND VISION INSURANCE
For Full Time employees in a regular position, insurance is available and effective the first day of the following month after having worked for an entire month. The County currently pays 100% of the cost for regular employees working at least 30 hours per week. Dependent coverage is also available.
PAID TIME OFF
This benefit is available to regular employees working at least 20 hours per week. Time off includes:
• Vacation/Annual Leave • Sick Leave • Paid Holidays • Bereavement • Local Government Retirement System
All employees in regular full or part time position are required to contribute to the retirement system. Contributions are taken on a pre-tax basis. The current contribution amount is 6%.
SUPPLEMENTAL RETIREMENT PLANS
NC 401(k) - Employees have the option of making contributions on a pre or post tax basis to a 401(k) and on a pre tax basis to a a 457(b) plan. Contributions will be matched by the county, up to 1% or their annual base salary.
OTHER INSURANCE
Insurance such as life, short term disability, and cancer care are available to regular employees and can be paid through payroll deduction.
DIRECT DEPOSIT
All employees are required to have direct deposit.
ANNUAL LONGEVITY PAYMENT
Beginning with the 6th full year of full or part time regular employment.
EMPLOYER
Rockingham County Government