PARAMEDIC PART-TIME

This is a non-exempt position, which is shift level work primarily concerned with emergency and non-emergency activities of the Fire/Rescue Division of the Fire Department. Employees are hired as AT WILL employees that serve at the pleasure of the City and may be terminated at any time with or without cause.To apply for the position of Paramedic (part time) applicants **MUST meet the following requirements:** 1. Must be a U.S. citizen past the 21st birth date as of the date of application. 2. Currently possess, or be eligible to obtain, a Florida driver's license with an overall good driving record. No single suspension of driver's license within the past two (2) years and more than two (2) suspensions within the past five (5) year history (except if suspension was due to insurance error or clerk of court error). Any of the following convictions or admissions may be grounds for disqualification from the hiring process: - DUI or DWI - Leaving the scene of an accident (with or without injury) - Failure to report an accident involving injuries - Failure to render aid at an accident - Vehicular homicide - Fleeing or eluding a Police Officer - Reckless driving - Three (3) moving violations committed during any 12 month period within five (5) years of application date - More than 2 license suspensions during a 5 year period - Any more than 5 moving violations in past 5 years - An applicant who shows a history of "at fault" accidents - Any failure to disclose any Driver's License information without reasonable explanation 3. **NEVER** have been convicted of a felony or other crime, which would indicate a lack of good moral character. **DOCUMENTS REQUIRED TO APPLY:** (Applications, which do not include all documents specified below **WILL NOT** be processed) 1. Licensed by the State of Florida Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services as a Paramedic. 2.Certification by the American Heart Association (Provider Course C) of the American Red Cross (Professional Rescuers) in two man CPR. 3.Certification by the American Heart Association as an Advanced Cardiac Life Support provider. 4. Certification in emergency vehicle operation course (EVOC). 5. Driver's License (current name/address) 6. Applicant Background Information Form with notarized signature. **Click** [**here** ****](https://www.plantation.org/home/showpublisheddocument/6775/638460171048265643)**to download and complete the form.** 7. FDLE Waiver CJSTC58. **Click** **[here](https://www.plantation.org/home/showpublisheddocument/7261)** **to download and complete the form.** 8. DD 214, reflecting character of service and Veteran's Preference Certification FDVA form VP-1 **OR** Statement of Non-Military Service. **Click** [**here**](https://www.plantation.org/home/showpublisheddocument/7263)**to download and complete the form.** 6. If you have ever been arrested or charged with any crime as an adult, a copy of the court's disposition **MUST** be included with the application. **TESTING SELECTION PROCESS:** **It is a necessary requirement and policy that applicants for the position of Paramedic pass all of the pre-employment tests. Please keep in mind that the testing process may take up to 6 months. If you fail any part of our testing selection, your application will not be processed further. However, you are eligible to reapply one year from the date on which you failed part of our testing procedures, unless otherwise stated.** **Application Screening:** Applications are reviewed to determine if applicants meet the Fire Department's minimum standards. **Oral Board:** Only applicants who meet the Fire Department's minimum standards will be considered for an oral board interview. The following steps in the examination process may NOT be repeated unless the unsuccessful candidate receives written approval from the Fire Chief : **Background Investigation****:** Applicants will be required to sign a Background Investigation release form for a social security check. As part of t…