EMS Field Training Officer / Lieutenant

EMS Field Training Officer / Lieutenant

Salary

Depends on Qualifications

Location

304 South Morgan Street, Roxboro, NC

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

2026-00087

Department

Emergency Management - EMS, 911, Fire

Division

EMS

Opening Date

09/28/2026

Closing Date

10/12/2026 5:00 PM Eastern

Salary Grade

117

Hiring Salary Range

$29.26 - $37.49 hourly

Hours

Full-time - 24/72 schedule

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"Everything is Better in Person"

Summary Objective

Person County Government is seeking a highly motivated, experienced EMS professional to serve as a Field Training Officer (Lieutenant) within the EMS Division. This position provides an important leadership role in developing, evaluating, and preparing EMS personnel to deliver safe, effective, and high-quality emergency medical services to the community.

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The starting salary will be determined with consideration given to both the candidates educational background and relevant work experience.

Must possess a valid driver's license and have an acceptable driving record per County policy.

If the position you are applying for requires a degree, education verification will be required as part of the hiring process.

Resume, cover letter and certifications required.

This position will have built-in overtime. The shift cycle is 24 hours on and 72 hours off.

Essential Functions

The essential functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the class as necessary.

• Plans, coordinates, delivers and documents EMS Education courses at the basic and advanced levels for EMS divisional employees on an assigned shift.
• Provides input to employee performance evaluations related to training/education status.
• Responsible for the coordination, implementation and supervision of the Field Training and Evaluation Program (FTEP) on an assigned shift.
• Prepares EMS related instructional content and conducts training, or arranges training by others, on various topics relevant to the work of employees and documents training conducted.
• Collaborates with the EMS Education Coordinator and the Field Medical Officer to address training issues and/or scope of practice issues, conducts and oversees remediation programs for EMS employees on an assigned shift with noted skills or knowledge deficiencies.
• Participates in the Division Performance Improvement Program to identify trends in care delivery and present solutions to improve deficiencies.
• Responsible for ensuring that education requirements of the Infection Control Program, Hazardous Materials Program and Health Information Portability and Accountability/ Patient Privacy Program on an assigned shift remain current.
• Serves as a Basic Infection Control Officer for the EMS Division.
• Assists in the hiring and evaluation process for potential new employees.
• Participates with federal, state, regional, and local EMS agencies to enhance EMS education; serves on committees, boards, or other activities engaged in determining goals, objectives, and policies for EMS education.
• Researches emerging trends, techniques and procedures in emergency medicine and adult education delivery.
• Functions as the acting Field Medical Officer to an assigned shift when necessary due to vacancies.
• Responds to emergency calls in a an ambulance and performs necessary rescue work in accordance with established protocols for Basic and Advanced Life Support; administers necessary emergency medical care, including the use of, but not limited to: transport ventilators, intravenous infusion pumps, suction units, immobilization equipment, syringes and medications, cardiac monitors/defibrillator/pacers, video laryngoscopes and other advanced airway equipment, and automatic chest compression devices.
• Performs emergency medical acts in accordance with protocols established by the department and the County's Medical Director; administers cardiac and narcotic medications via intravenous line, administers specified solutions by intravenous infusion, performs pulmonary ventilations and obtains EKG's for cardiac diagnostics.
• May be required to work in the County's Emergency Operations Center (EOC) or Mobile EOC or conduct other emergency support function (ESF) duties as required.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

DESIRABLE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Associates Degree or higher
• Experience as a classroom instructor, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Familiar with OSHA Standards, Infection Control Policy and Procedures, and certified at the Operations Level for Hazardous Materials.
• AHA ACLS, PALS and ITLS/PHTLS and NAEMT Instructor certifications
• Certification as a NCOEMS Level I Instructor at the ALS Level (Paramedic)

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Graduation or GED equivalent.
• Four (4) years of field paramedic or related experience.

Special Certifications and Licenses

• Requires Certification as North Carolina Emergency Paramedic or the ability to obtain NCOEMS Paramedic certification upon hiring.
• Certification at Operations Level for Hazardous Materials within one year of hiring.
• Certification as a Basic Designated Infection Control Officer within one year of hiring.
• NIMS ICS 100, 200, 700 and 800.
• AHA BLS Instructor certification or ability to obtain within 90 days of hiring.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license with an acceptable driving history.
• EVD or EVOC within one year of hiring.

Person County conducts pre-employment screening on candidates. Job offers are conditional pending the following:

• A pre-employment drug screen for all candidates. Positions designated by Person County as Safety Sensitive are also subject to random drug and alcohol testing.
• A background check for all candidates. Some positions also require a credit check.
• Additional screening and testing required for some positions.
• Within 3 days of the start of your employment with the County, you must be able to provide proof of your eligibility to work in the US.

Person County Government is an Equal Opportunity/E-Verify Employer

Person County Government offers a wide range of employee benefits for full-time employees.

Employee Benefits

NC STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM

Employee contributes 6% of pre-tax salary and county contributes 14.39% for county employees and 16.08% for law enforcement effective 7/1/2024.

EMPOWER 401K & 457

County contributes 5% of your salary into the 401k and you can contribute up to 80% of your compensation or up to $17,500.

No county contribution for part-time

PAID LEAVE

ANNUAL LEAVE

0-2 years - 12 days per year

3-4 years - 15 days per year

5-9 years - 17 days per year

10-14 years - 20 days per year

15-19 years - 22 days

20+ years - 25 days per year

SICK LEAVE

12 days per year

HOLIDAYS

12 paid holidays per year

PARENTAL LEAVE

30 paid days of new parent leave

VOLUNTEER LEAVE

Up to 24 hours of paid time off per fiscal year to volunteer with a public educational

institution or non-profit organization.

WELLNESS DAY

1 day per year

PAY PROGRAM

MERIT INCREASES - Annual increases based upon performance (up to 3%)

LONGEVITY PAY (Part-time & full-time)

Based on years of service

1 year, but less than 5 years - .50% of annual salary

5 years, but less than 10 years - 1% of annual salary

10 years, but less than 15 years - 2% of annual salary

15 years, but less than 20 years - 3.25% of annual salary

20 years, but less than 25 years - 4.5% of annual salary

25 years or more - 5.75% of annual salary

TUITION REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM

Employees may be reimbursed for eligible expenses up to a total of eight hundred dollars ($2,500) per fiscal year

CERTIFICATIONS

1.5% salary increase per advanced certification pertaining to the job

DIRECT DEPOSIT

Person County Government employees are paid bi-weekly with Direct Deposit

WELLNESS PROGRAMS

COUNTY EMPLOYEE GYM

$25 membership fee per year for full-time or $50 for part-time public safety employees at the Sheriffs Dept. or EMS whose position requires you to be "fit for duty".

WALK OR WORK OUT PROGRAM

The County allows employees to be physically active three times a week for 45 minutes

PERSON COUNTY SAFETY

Person County is committed to conducting all operations as safely and efficiently as possible. The safety of all employees and the general public, both inside and outside our facilities, is of great importance and one of our major goals.

INSURANCE

HEALTH INSURANCE - HSA - CIGNA - (County contributes $1,200 to HSA account - pro-rated by insurance effective date)

Employee - $0.00/month

Employee + 1 child - $217.80/month

Employee + children - $283.14/month

Employee + spouse - $806.95/month

Family - $1,062.86/month

HEALTH INSURANCE - TRADITIONAL PLAN - CIGNA

Employee - $54.45/month

Employee + 1 child - $435.60/month

Employee + children - $522.72/month

Employee + spouse - $1,324.87/month

Family - $1,721.48/month

DENTAL INSURANCE

Employee - $0.00/month (County pays 100% premium)

Employee + child(ren) - $54.91/month

Employee + spouse - $38.11/month

Family - $94.27/month

VISION

Employee - $7.28/month

Employee + child(ren) - $16.62/month

Employee + spouse - $14.54/month

Family - $25.62/month

LIFE INSURANCE

$10,000 Policy provided by the County

Supplemental Life Insurance available for $25,000 to $100,000 policies

SUPPLEMENTAL POLICIES

AFLAC

?MET LIFE CANCER

FSA (MEDICAL/CHILD CARE)

MASS MUTUAL WHOLE LIFE

SHORT/LONG-TERM DISABILITY

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This application is the official document (not your resume) that will be reviewed to determine the next step in the process. Did you fully complete the work experience section of this application? Failure to complete the work experience section will lead to an incomplete application. Please note that initialing this section results in an incomplete application.

• Yes
• No

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Did you attach your resume, cover letter and certifications?

• Yes
• No

03

Did you fully complete the education section of this application? Failure to complete the education section will lead to an incomplete application. Please note that initialing this section results in an incomplete application.

• Yes
• No

04

Did you list your current or most recent employer on your application?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Person County Government

Address 304 South Morgan Street, Room 208

Roxboro, North Carolina, 27573

Phone 336-597-1725

Website https://www.personcountync.gov/