Paramedic- Entry Level

Paramedic- Entry Level Salary

$74,403.00 - $96,229.00 Annually

Location Various locations throughout Baltimore County, MD

Job Type MERIT

Job Number 10.415 01-2026

Department Fire

Opening Date 01/19/2026

Closing Date Continuous

Description Benefits Questions Pay Schedule V, Salary Grade 14F

This job announcement may close at any time with little or no notice. Applicants are advised to apply promptly.

Recruitment and Advancement Bonus

The Department will initiate a recruitment and advancement bonus of $5,000 for Paramedics. The bonus will be paid in increments of $1,250 at the intervals of 6 months, 12 months, 18 months and 24 months from the date of hire. Paramedics hired or incumbent employees advanced under this program must maintain their ALS certification (and function in Baltimore County) for a minimum of five (5) years from the date of hire.

Certifications Required

To apply for this position, you MUST possess and submit documentation for one of the following certificates:

• Maryland Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic certificate;
• OR a
• Maryland Cardiac Rescue Technician certificate;
• OR a
• National Registry Paramedic Certificate;
• OR a
• Maryland Intermediate/99 certification;
• OR a
• Confirmation letter of successful completion of the cognitive and psychomotor examination from the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians for Maryland Intermediate/99.

Certificates must be current and unrestricted

Requirements

To apply for this position, you MUST meet the following requirements:

• Be in good standing at current employer with no pending internal investigations.
• Have a high school diploma, GED, or state accredited equivalent.
• Be at least 18 years of age at time of application.
• Have a valid non-provisional, driver's license.
• Have less than 4 points on driving record.

Application Process

A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the information listed below. Applicants will automatically receive a system-generated email confirmation when their applications have been successfully submitted. Applicants are encouraged to contact the Office of Human Resources at 410-887-3135 to confirm receipt of application materials, or reach out to Jessica Hall via email. Applicants are also REQUIRED to submit proof of one of the above certificates to the Office of Human Resources. Proof of certificate MUST be submitted with each application. Copies are acceptable. You may also submit hard copies or scanned copies of your certificate(s) and a valid non-provisional drivers license equivalent to a noncommercial class C Maryland drivers license in person to the address listed below or email them to the email address listed below:

ATTN: Paramedic- Entry Level Office of Human Resources Baltimore County Government 308 Allegheny Avenue Towson, MD 21204 jehall@baltimorecountymd.gov (Scan/email) 410-887-8517 (Phone)

Note: Applications will not be processed until all documentation has been received.

Examples of Duties

Under general supervision, provides basic and advanced life support to sick, injured or convalescent persons.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Performs basic and advanced life support measures, including invasive procedures, and other emergency medical care to sick, injured or convalescent persons at the site of the incident and en-route to the hospital or other destination.
• Performs emergency and non-emergency procedures at a potentially hazardous scene, which may include threats to a provider's physical and/or respiratory health.
• Administers medications intravenously, intramuscularly, subcutaneously and orally
• Commands a medic unit.
• Evaluates electrocardiograms and performs emergency and nonemergency moves at the scene.
• Uses patient carrying devices and transfers patients to the ambulance.
• Subdues violent patients.
• May drive ambulance, and other departmental apparatus in emergency mode, using knowledge and skill in driving to avoid sudden motions detrimental to patients.
• Uses light duty rescue equipment when necessary.
• Prepares and maintains logs and reports.
• Maintains ambulance, medic unit, first aid equipment, and living quarters.
• Participates in specialized training courses.
• Assists in cleaning and maintaining quarters and station grounds to provide a safe and pleasant working environment for station personnel.
• Performs critical, time-sensitive, complex problem solving during physical exertion in stressful, hazardous environments.
• May assist in the saving of lives and property and in extinguishing fires.
• Participates in drills and other training activities.

Other Duties

EXAMPLES OF OTHER DUTIES:

• Performs other related duties as required.

Qualifications

Training and Experience:

• Possession of a high school diploma or an appropriate equivalent, plus possession of a Maryland Paramedic license, a Maryland Cardiac Rescue Technician license, or National Registry Paramedic certification; a Maryland Intermediate/99 certification; or a confirmation letter of successful completion of the cognitive and psychomotor examination from the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians for Maryland Intermediate/99.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Entry Level):

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of basic and advanced life support.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of emergency medical care.
• Knowledge of the use and care of emergency medical instruments and equipment.
• Skill in providing basic life support services.
• Skill in performing pulmonary and cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
• Skill in carrying and transporting patients.
• Possesses great communication skills.
• Possesses navigational and driving skills.
• Ability to provide advanced life support, patient assessment, and injury treatment services.
• Ability to command a medic unit.
• Ability to prepare and maintain logs and reports.
• Ability to learn and follow County and departmental rules, regulations, and operating procedures.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to act calmly and decisively in emergency situations.
• Ability to assist in fire suppression, fire prevention, and emergency rescue operations.
• Ability to operate departmental vehicles, apparatus, and equipment during emergency and non-emergency conditions.
• Ability to perform critical time-sensitive, complex problem solving during physical exertion in stressful, hazardous environments.
• Ability to perform all duties while wearing personal protective equipment, including self-contained breathing apparatus, during potentially hazardous environments.

Physical Requirements

Persons appointed to this classification must be able to safely perform the duties of the position without posing a threat to the health or safety of themselves or others. This includes the ability to perform duties when wearing essential personal protective equipment including self-contained breathing apparatus. After accepting an appointment to a position within this classification, all candidates will be required to pass a physical examination.

Character Requirements

Persons appointed to this classification must be of good moral character and emotionally stable as determined by a comprehensive background investigation and a drug test.

Licenses and Certificates

• Possession of a National Registry Paramedic certification, Maryland Intermediate/99 certification, Maryland Paramedic license, Maryland Cardiac Rescue Technician license, or a confirmation letter of successful completion of the cognitive and psychomotor examination from the Maryland Intermediate/99 is required at the time of application.
• Possession of a valid non-provisional driver's license equivalent to a noncommercial, class C Maryland driver's license is required at the time of application.

Conditions of Employment

Employees who possess the National Registry Paramedic or Maryland-Intermediate/99 certificate must obtain a Maryland Emergency; Medical Technician -Paramedic or Maryland Cardiac Rescue Technician certificate before completion of the Fire-Rescue Academy.

Incumbents who do not successfully complete all requisite courses upon completion of the Fire-Rescue Academy training program will be terminated.

Employees in this classification may be assigned to work on either a rotating or fixed shift basis, which will include nights, evenings, weekends and/or holidays. Employees in this classification are subject to call to duty in emergencies, and may be required to work overtime with little or no notice. Employees must maintain all required licenses and certifications and be able to function in Baltimore County throughout their employment.

Physical and Environmental Conditions

The work of this classification entails the performance of heavy physical labor involving advanced life support services, emergency medical services, and fire suppression and rescue activities. Work requires exposure to potentially hazardous public safety activities.

Medical Examination and Comprehensive Background Investigation

Applicants selected for an appointment to a position in Baltimore County must successfully complete a physical examination, psychological evaluation, stress test, and drug screen, and a comprehensive background investigation which includes but is not limited to a criminal background check, driver's license check, and fingerprinting.

Employment Benefits for Full-Time, Merit or Classified Employees

Baltimore County General Government offers the following benefits to full-time, merit or classified employees. Some benefits vary for sworn employees of the Police and Fire Departments. New employees are eligible for benefits upon hire, unless noted otherwise.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Baltimore County is an equal opportunity employer and encourages minority, female and disabled applicants.

Smoke free workplace

All Baltimore County offices are smoke free.

Drug free workplace

Baltimore County provides a drug free workplace. Prospective employees are required to submit to urinalysis drug testing as part of the pre-employment physical examination.

Salary

Annual Salary review - Step increases may be granted on anniversary date based on satisfactory job performance. General Increases - Cost of living increases and adjustments may be granted as legislated. Longevity Increases - In accordance with the specific pay schedule, a full-time merit or classified employee may receive a longevity increase, equivalent to one step, upon completion of a certain number of years of classified service with the County.

Employee Assistance Program

Our Employee Assistance Program provides confidential and professional assessment and referral assistance for employees and eligible dependents in the household who are experiencing personal problems that may be affecting work performance, job satisfaction, or overall quality of life.

Health Insurance

Health Insurance benefits elected become effective the first day of the month following the date of hire if the employee has completed online enrollment prior to that date. New employees