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Be nice. Just throwing this out there. This is a great opportunity to gain big city experience quickly.
The division is expanding from 18 units responding to 116,000+ calls annually to 25 units by the end of 2017. The City voted on and approved a tax increase which went into effect this year for Public Safety - which is giving the city the funds it needs to greatly increase its EMS presence. The City needs to put on 100 EMT's and Paramedics this year to account for the expansion, retirements and attrition.
The current cadet class has 30 cadets and graduates in July. The next cadet class (of approximately 50) will start in August and graduates in November. There will be a 3rd class starting in January, that size will be based on needs at that time.
I will be happy to answer any questions
To go along with the typical inner city transports, Cleveland does have its (higher than normal) fair share of overdoses and trauma transports which will test your abilities. So again, looking for big city experience and perhaps even a career, this is a great opportunity - especially if 25 year retirement becomes a reality.
Goto the link and apply by registering through governmentjobs.com
The division is expanding from 18 units responding to 116,000+ calls annually to 25 units by the end of 2017. The City voted on and approved a tax increase which went into effect this year for Public Safety - which is giving the city the funds it needs to greatly increase its EMS presence. The City needs to put on 100 EMT's and Paramedics this year to account for the expansion, retirements and attrition.
The current cadet class has 30 cadets and graduates in July. The next cadet class (of approximately 50) will start in August and graduates in November. There will be a 3rd class starting in January, that size will be based on needs at that time.
I will be happy to answer any questions
- EMT's start $16.95 per hour. Typical base of $41k/year with built in OT and more
- Paramedics start $17.84 per hour. Typically base of $45k/year with built in OT and more. Can easily clear $50k+ without trying very hard
- Current top out rate is $25.70/hour, which will go up when new contract is approved
- Full benefits for employee and family (medical, dental, vision, prescription, life insurance)
- Full Ohio Pension through PERS - Currently 32 years, however close to having it changed to 25 years
- Squads run 12 hour shifts - 7 shifts every 2 weeks. Shift exchanges at 0700 and 1900 hrs
- All squads are ALS with most running double medic
- All continuing education is handled and paid for through the City EMS Education Dept. (BLS, ACLS, GEMS, PEPP, ITLS, Ohio Trauma Triage and more)
- EMT's have 3 years to get their Paramedic certification (required)
- Multiple Medic schools available in the area. EMS Education Dept available to help too
To go along with the typical inner city transports, Cleveland does have its (higher than normal) fair share of overdoses and trauma transports which will test your abilities. So again, looking for big city experience and perhaps even a career, this is a great opportunity - especially if 25 year retirement becomes a reality.
Goto the link and apply by registering through governmentjobs.com
