High school diploma or equivalent Must be 18 years of age Possess current Florida EMT certification Possess current Florida Class E driver's license with acceptable driving history Possess current AHA CPR Certification at the BLS Provider level Attain Hillsborough County Public Vehicle Driver License (PVDL) upon employment and maintain throughout duration of employment Successfully complete Department of Transportation physical examination, federal criminal background screening and 10 panel drug screening upon conditional offer of employment Successfully complete FEMA ICS 100, 200 and 700A and Baker Act Training within 14 days of employment Successfully complete Florida Certification Board trainings: Introduction to the Baker Act, Marchman Act Basics, Minors and the Baker Act, Law Enforcement and the Baker Act, Baker Act and Law Enforcement Procedures for Law Enforcement, Suicide Prevention, Assessing Suicide Risk, Guardian Advocate and the Baker Act, and Guardian Advocate and the Marchman Act within 14 days of employment Successfully complete Emergency Vehicle Operators (EVOC) training and test within 14 days of employment. Knowledge of Florida Chapter 401 Knowledge of HIPAA requirements as it relates to patient confidentiality Knowledge of the Baker Act as it relates to TransCare Transportation Services Knowledge of EMS radio system and codes Possess superior verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate with patients, community partners, clients, peers and management Knowledge of crisis intervention and stress response and methods to ensure personal well-being Ability to act effectively in emergency and stressful situations Knowledge of body substance isolation; understands basic medical-legal principles Ability to physically restrain violent psychiatric patients and lift a stretcher with a patient Ability to understand and apply applicable policies and procedures Ability to determine work priorities and ensure proper completion of work assignments Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques Ability to work independently Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others Ability to wear and maintain uniform.