Sacramento Fire Paramedic

Job Description:

Sacramento Fire Paramedic

Description

THE POSITION

THIS JOB POSTING WILL AUTOMATICALLY CLOSE UPON THE RECEIPT OF 500 APPLICATIONS

OR

AT THE FINAL FILING DEADLINE, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST.

Please Note:
A candidate must successfully pass a thorough background investigation, including a criminal history check, fingerprinting, p olygraph test, psychological test, credit check, and a drug use history, to be considered for this position.

The Sacramento Fire Paramedic supports the Sacramento Fire Department Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Division by providing emergency and non-emergency medical care to the community. Incumbents respond to calls for service and deliver Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Life Support (ALS) patient care, medical assessment, and ambulance transport in accordance with Sacramento County EMS policies and procedures. This role requires accurate and timely electronic documentation, safe ambulance operations, and controlled medication accountability. Sacramento Fire Paramedics also assist with equipment readiness, decontamination practices, and support public education and community risk reduction efforts as assigned.

IDEAL CANDIDATE STATEMENT
The ideal candidate is a licensed Paramedic who demonstrates strong clinical judgment and the ability to deliver calm, professional patient care in high-stress and rapidly evolving environments. The ideal candidate will have experience providing ALS care and transporting patients in a 911 EMS system, with a commitment to safety, teamwork, and compassionate service to a culturally diverse community. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented and consistently produce complete, clear, and timely electronic patient care documentation while maintaining confidentiality and HIPAA compliance. Additionally, they will demonstrate accountability for medical equipment and controlled medication inventory and can communicate effectively with patients, partner agencies, and fellow responders.

As a member of the Sacramento Fire Department (SFD) Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Division and under direction of assigned EMS Captain, responds to a variety of emergency and non-emergency calls for service and provides medical responses including Basic Life Support (BLS), Advance Life Support (ALS), medical transports, and performs other related activities in the community as required. Provides basic medical care and ambulance transport services to hospitals or other emergency care facilities; participates in community risk reduction and public education activities.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

The non-firefighter position of Sacramento Fire Paramedic is an advanced journey-level classification. Positions in this class are flexibly staffed and are normally filled by advancement from the lower class of Emergency Medical Service Trainee. The Sacramento Fire Paramedic may receive direction from the respective company officer in the Fire Suppression Division and/or Emergency Medical Services Division when in the field. Incumbents are expected to perform the full range of Paramedic emergency medical assistance duties. The classification is distinguished from Firefighter in that the latter combats, extinguishes, and prevents fires. This classification is distinguished from the Sacramento Fire Emergency Medical Technician in that the former performs the Advance Life Support duties.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED:

General supervision is provided by assigned EMS Captain or other fire company officers.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Depending upon assignment, duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Respond to BLS and ALS medical responses and provide emergency medical care and transportation.
• Participates in the delivery of emergency and non-emergency medical and health care.
• Provide emergency care in accordance with the provisions of Sacramento County EMS policies and procedures.
• Perform job duties in compliance with department operating procedures and city, county, state and federal laws and ordinances.
• Supports and assists other fire and medical personnel as directed in delivering medical care.
• Operate ambulance to transport patients and staff to/from medical facilities in a safe and timely manner.
• Inspecting and documenting inventory of controlled medications carried on the ambulance.
• Documents and completes all reports such as: pre-hospital patient care reports and incident reports.
• Maintain medical information in a confidential manner subject to the Healthy Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
• Rescue persons from danger and administer medical aid as necessary.
• Perform routine housekeeping duties at a fire station, such as mowing grass, making beds, cleaning walls, washing windows, and sweeping floors.
• Promote fire safety, burn prevention and other public education among public contacts.
• Perform support functions such as restocking and inventory maintenance of supplies and equipment, cleaning equipment, and transporting equipment.
• Perform decontamination procedures in compliance with Cal OSHA regulations.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

• Modern principles, practices, and procedures of emergency medical care/emergency medical services.
• Principles of emergency ambulance and transportation procedures including first aid, resuscitator, and gurney operations.
• Medical terminology and documentation.
• Functions, characteristics, and proper use and maintenance of medical equipment and supplies.
• Current laws and regulations pertaining to emergency medical services and safety.
• City geography.
• Operation of EMS vehicles and other equipment.
• Safe emergency work practices
• Medical resources.

Ability to:

• Make critical decisions that impact the safety, well-being, or life of patients in stressful and chaotic situations.
• Make accurate observations and exercise independent judgment in determining appropriate actions to take during emergency response activities and performing program area activities or duties as assigned.
• Deal tactfully and effectively with the public; demonstrate an awareness and appreciation of the cultural diversity of the community.
• Safely and properly transport patients during ambulance transport.
• Understand and learn emergency medical information from oral and written sources.
• Complete electronic documentation for each patient encounter in a complete, competent, and timely manner; expected to protect the privacy of all patient information in accordance with department privacy policies, procedures, and practices as required by federal and state law, and in accordance with general principles of professionalism as a healthcare provider.
• Report, without fear of retaliation, any concerns regarding policies and procedures on patient privacy and nay observed practices in violation of those policies to the designated Privacy Officer.
• Understand and apply mechanical diagrams and concepts.
• Read electronic and incident maps; follow map directions.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; contribute to successful team efforts; promote the departments mission, vision, and value statements.
• Communicate clearly and concisely with others, both verbally and in writing.
• Operate a vehicle safely and legally.
• Operate radio and other communication equipment.

Education and Experience:

Education :

High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.

Experience :

Two years of experience as a Paramedic is desirable, but not required.

SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

Certification:

Possession of a valid California or National Registry Paramedic License (EMT-P) by time of appointment.

Possession of valid Advanced Cardiac Life Support. Pediatric Advanced Life Support and CPR certificate by time of appointment.

Must obtain local accreditation through the Sacramento County Emergency Medical Services Agency (SCEMSA) within three months of appointment.

PROOF OF CERTIFICATION

Proof of the required certificate and/or license should be submitted with your application and will be required at the time of appointment. Unofficial documents and/or copies are acceptable.

Age:

Must be at least 18 years of age at the time of appointment.

Driver License:

Possession of a valid California Class C Driver License at the time of appointment. Loss of the driver license is cause for discipline. This requirement may be reviewed on a case-by-case basis for individuals with disabilities.

Medical Examination / Drug Test:

If considered for appointment, candidates must pass a medical examination and a drug test.

Background:

If considered for appointment, candidates must pass a background investigation, which may include a criminal history check, fingerprinting, polygraph test, psychology exam, credit check and drug use history.

Residency Requirement:

Employees in this classification must reside within thirty-five (35) air miles from the freeway interchange at W-X Streets, 29th - 30th Streets within one year following appointment.

Respiratory Protective Equipment:

Work in this classification requires wearing respiratory protective equipment at times. When assigned to such work, facial hair must be shaven when it interferes with the safe fitting of respiratory protective equipment.

Working Conditions :

In the performance of job duties, the employee will work inside and outside in day and/or night conditions, congested traffic, and unsafe road conditions. Employees may work near moving mechanical parts and in high, precarious places. Employee may be exposed to adverse environmental conditions such as wet and/or humid conditions; icy or muddy areas; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals, vibration; risk of electrocution; and extreme heat or cold. Exposed to grotesque sights and smells associated with significant trauma and burn victims.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, except during certain, occasional, EMS activities when noise levels may be loud.

Health Exposure :

Tasks involve exposure to blood, body fluids, and tissues in accordance with the Department of Industrial Relations Title 8, § 5193. Bloodborne Pathogens

Physical Demands :

Work for long periods of time, requiring sustained physical activities and intense concentration under stressful conditions; in the performance of job duties, the employee is required to lift, drag, carry, and/or move 100 pounds or more; sit, stand, walk, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, or crawl; talk and hear; use hands to finger, handle or operate objects, controls, or tools; reach with hands and arms; and smell. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Manual dexterity and coordination are required to perform the work, including operating equipment such as computer keyboards and telephones.

Probationary Period:

Employees must complete twelve (12) months of probation at a satisfactory performance level prior to gaining permanent status.

THE SELECTION PROCEDURE

Please note, the City of Sacramento's preferred method of communication with applicants is via e-mail. As such, please ensure you verify the e-mail address on your application, and check your e-mail frequently, including your spam and junk folders. All e-mail notifications can also be accessed through the governmentjobs.com applicant inbox.

1. Application: (Pass/Fail) - All applicants must complete and submit online a City of Sacramento employment application by the final filing deadline or upon the receipt of 500 applications; whichever occurs first ;

• Employment applications must be submitted online; paper applications will not be accepted.
• Employment applications will be considered incomplete and will be disqualified:
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    If applicants do not list current and/or past job-related experience in the duties area of the "Work Experience" section. Note: Qualifying experience is based on full-time experience (40 hours per week). Qualifying experience is calculated to the full-time equivalent (pro-rated if less than 40 hours/week ).
    
    
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    If "see resume" is noted in the "Work Experience" section; a resume will not substitute for the information required in the "Work Experience" section.
    
    
• Proof of certification and/or license should be submitted online with your application. Proof of certification and/or license will be required at time of appointment.
• Position/job titles will not be considered in determining eligibility for meeting the minimum qualifications for this position.
• If you’re requesting Veteran’s credit, a copy of your DD214 must be submitted online with your application or emailed to the Employment Office by the final filing deadline or upon the receipt of 500 applications; whichever occurs first . Information regarding the use of Veteran’s credit can be found in the Civil Service Board rules under rule 4.9C.
• Applicants are responsible for attaching a copy of their DD214 to each position for which they apply.

2. Training and Experience Exam: (Weighted 100%) - The questions located at the end of the application are the Training and Experience (T&E) Exam. Responses to the T&E questions will be rated and scored. This exam will evaluate the relevance, level, and progression of a candidate's education, training and experience. The exam score will determine your ranking on the eligible list for this job. When completing the T&E questions, please note:

• Responses to the T&E questions must be submitted online; paper questionnaires will not be accepted.
• A resume will not substitute for the information required in the T&E questions.

3. Eligibility: Candidates who pass the Training and Experience Test will be placed on the eligible list. The hiring department may contact candidates for interview at any time during the life of the one-year list. Candidate’s eligibility expires one year from the date of notification of a passing score for the Sacramento Fire Paramedic examination.

4. Screening Committee: (Pass/Fail)- All candidates that pass the examination and are in one of the top three ranks will have their application forwarded to the hiring department for review. The hiring department will select the most competitive applications for further consideration. Human Resources will only evaluate employment applications for the minimum qualifications, as stated on the job announcement, for applications selected by the hiring department.

5. Conditional Hire: Upon receipt of a conditional offer, the selected candidate must complete and pass Live Scan/fingerprinting. If applicable, candidates may also need to pass a pre-employment medical exam, controlled substance and/or alcohol test, and possess any required licensure or certification prior to receiving a start date from the Department. Failure to meet these prerequisites will be grounds for withdrawal of your conditional offer of employment.
6. Background Process & Medical Exam/Drug Test: If considered for appointment, candidates must complete and pass a background investigation, which includes but is not limited to, personal history, work history, reference checks, Live Scan/fingerprinting, and psychological test. Candidates must also pass a pre-employment medical exam, controlled substance, and alcohol test.

QUESTIONS:
For questions concerning this job announcement and the application process:

• Please visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/Home/ApplicationGuide for a comprehensive, step-by-step guide to the application process.
• For technical support between 6 AM - 5 PM PT, contact Live Applicant Support at (855) 524-5627.
• Visit the City of Sacramento Human Resources Department website at https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/HR/employment ;
• Send an email to [email protected] ; or
• Call the Human Resources Department at (916) 808-5726

Bilingual Pay
Did you know that the City offers bilingual pay? That's right, most labor agreements offer the option of providing employees with bilingual pay if the department deems it to be operationally necessary.

Pension Reform Act
The City of Sacramento is covered by the California Public Employees' Retirement System, and as such, must adhere to the California Public Employee's Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) of 2013. Please note that the provisions within this act may affect or impact an applicant's eligibility and/or selection for open vacancies at the City of Sacramento.

Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Sacramento is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

Additional Information
Civil Service Rules: https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/content/dam/portal/hr/documentlibrary/CivilServiceBoardRules62012.pdf

Union Contracts: https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/HR/labor-agreements.html

Salary Schedule: https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/content/dam/portal/hr/documentlibrary/SalarySchedule.pdf

Closing Date/Time: 3/25/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary:

$63,903.49 - $77,675.09 Annually