Career Opportunities: PARAMEDIC (23023)
Requisition ID 23023 - Posted 04/13/2026
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Department: Fire Rescue Department
Position Type: Permanent Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
CLOSE DATE: 07/05/2026
PARAMEDIC salary is $53,498.35 annually, which includes F.L.S.A. Additional monetary incentives may apply. Typically shift work: 24 hours on/48 hours off. Performs Advanced Life Support at emergency scenes. In the event of a hurricane, major storm, natural or man-made disaster that may threaten the area, the employee will be required to perform emergency duties as directed.
REQUIREMENTS: Must possess on the date of written testing a valid Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) card from an approved provider PLUS a valid State of Florida Paramedic Certification and both must be maintained during the term of employment. Must possess a valid State of Florida Driver''s license and maintain said license during the term of employment. Copies of all required certifications and licenses must be presented at the time of written test administration. Applicants will be required to take and pass both a written and a practical skills test. Applicants will be required to perform and successfully complete the Medical Physical Abilities Test (MPAT). Veterans of the United States Armed Forces, with an honorable discharge, entitled to Veteran's Preference under Florida Statute, Chapter 295, must submit their applicable DD-214, valid military certification, and/ or military discharge papers to Human Resources by the date of written testing. Veteran's Preference points will be added to a passing written test score. Applicants must be able to successfully complete a criminal, driver''s license, and personal background investigation conducted by Brevard County or another agency. Must be able to successfully pass a Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) background check administered by the Brevard County Sheriff''s Office. Information regarding the written test date, time, and location will be emailed to qualified applicants two (2) weeks prior to testing dates, which are currently scheduled for Friday, July 17, 2026, and Saturday, July 18, 2026. The tentative hiring date for candidates who successfully complete all required pre-employment testing for this hiring process is Monday, September 14, 2026.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS CHECKLIST
(With or without reasonable accommodations)
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES / TRAITS
The employee must be able to:
LIFT: 50 lbs. or more
CARRY: 50 lbs. or more
PUSH: 50 lbs. or more
PULL: 50 lbs. or more
In an eight hour day, the employee may have to:
STAND: 5 - 8 hours
WALK: 5 - 8 hours
SIT: 5 - 8 hours
DRIVE: 5 - 8 hours
The employee must repetitively perform:
Fine manipulation (ex. writing, wiring); Operating foot controls; Pulling; Pushing; Simple grasping (ex. pen, screwdriver)
The employee must be able to:
Balance; Bend; Climb; Crawl; Dig; Jump; Kneel; Reach; Run; Smell; Stoop
The employee must have:
Color Perception; Good distant vision; Good hearing; Good near vision; Good speech; Use of both eyes
Other necessary physical activities/traits
N/A
WORKING CONDITIONS
Working conditions that will apply to the employee:
At heights above/below ground level; Below ground level (ditches, tunnels, etc.; In cold; In dampness or chilly conditions; In heat; In high humidity; In or with dusty conditions; In or with moving objects or vehicles; In or with noisy conditions; On or with ladders or scaffolding; On slippery or uneven walking surfaces; Other working conditions; With chemicals or solvents; With electricity; With explosives; With feet, legs or hands in water; With fumes, smoke, gases or flames; With grease; With hazardous materials; With lawn grasses, plants, etc.; With odors; With oils; With poor lighting; With poor ventilation; With radiant energy (x-rays, etc.); With silica, fiberglass, etc.; With vibrations (jackhammers, etc.); Work alone; Work inside; Work outside; Works Closely with Others
Other working conditions:
N/A
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Department: Fire Rescue Department
Position Type: Permanent Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
CLOSE DATE: 07/05/2026
PARAMEDIC salary is $53,498.35 annually, which includes F.L.S.A. Additional monetary incentives may apply. Typically shift work: 24 hours on/48 hours off. Performs Advanced Life Support at emergency scenes. In the event of a hurricane, major storm, natural or man-made disaster that may threaten the area, the employee will be required to perform emergency duties as directed.
REQUIREMENTS: Must possess on the date of written testing a valid Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) card from an approved provider PLUS a valid State of Florida Paramedic Certification and both must be maintained during the term of employment. Must possess a valid State of Florida Driver''s license and maintain said license during the term of employment. Copies of all required certifications and licenses must be presented at the time of written test administration. Applicants will be required to take and pass both a written and a practical skills test. Applicants will be required to perform and successfully complete the Medical Physical Abilities Test (MPAT). Veterans of the United States Armed Forces, with an honorable discharge, entitled to Veteran's Preference under Florida Statute, Chapter 295, must submit their applicable DD-214, valid military certification, and/ or military discharge papers to Human Resources by the date of written testing. Veteran's Preference points will be added to a passing written test score. Applicants must be able to successfully complete a criminal, driver''s license, and personal background investigation conducted by Brevard County or another agency. Must be able to successfully pass a Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) background check administered by the Brevard County Sheriff''s Office. Information regarding the written test date, time, and location will be emailed to qualified applicants two (2) weeks prior to testing dates, which are currently scheduled for Friday, July 17, 2026, and Saturday, July 18, 2026. The tentative hiring date for candidates who successfully complete all required pre-employment testing for this hiring process is Monday, September 14, 2026.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS CHECKLIST
(With or without reasonable accommodations)
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES / TRAITS
The employee must be able to:
LIFT: 50 lbs. or more
CARRY: 50 lbs. or more
PUSH: 50 lbs. or more
PULL: 50 lbs. or more
In an eight hour day, the employee may have to:
STAND: 5 - 8 hours
WALK: 5 - 8 hours
SIT: 5 - 8 hours
DRIVE: 5 - 8 hours
The employee must repetitively perform:
Fine manipulation (ex. writing, wiring); Operating foot controls; Pulling; Pushing; Simple grasping (ex. pen, screwdriver)
The employee must be able to:
Balance; Bend; Climb; Crawl; Dig; Jump; Kneel; Reach; Run; Smell; Stoop
The employee must have:
Color Perception; Good distant vision; Good hearing; Good near vision; Good speech; Use of both eyes
Other necessary physical activities/traits
N/A
WORKING CONDITIONS
Working conditions that will apply to the employee:
At heights above/below ground level; Below ground level (ditches, tunnels, etc.; In cold; In dampness or chilly conditions; In heat; In high humidity; In or with dusty conditions; In or with moving objects or vehicles; In or with noisy conditions; On or with ladders or scaffolding; On slippery or uneven walking surfaces; Other working conditions; With chemicals or solvents; With electricity; With explosives; With feet, legs or hands in water; With fumes, smoke, gases or flames; With grease; With hazardous materials; With lawn grasses, plants, etc.; With odors; With oils; With poor lighting; With poor ventilation; With radiant energy (x-rays, etc.); With silica, fiberglass, etc.; With vibrations (jackhammers, etc.); Work alone; Work inside; Work outside; Works Closely with Others
Other working conditions:
N/A