EMS Employment

Cabarrus EMS is a progressive emergency services organization. Vacancies are posted with Human Resources.

Advantages of a career with Cabarrus County EMS include:

• EMT hiring range: $19.32 - $23.10
• Paramedic hiring range: $23.48 - 28.07
• Senior Paramedic hiring range: $25.88 - $30.94
• Credit for experience given based on work history
• State-of-the-art EMS HQ with emphasis on simulation, training space and robust logistics
• Fitness center located at EMS HQ, available 24/7 for staff
• 12-hour shift model with time and 1/2 overtime
• Holiday, vacation and sick time accrual at competitive rates
• Tuition reimbursement for approved job-related courses
• College degrees and/or national registry certification encouraged
• Comprehensive continuing education program - all required courses are compensated
• NC Local Government Retirement, 401K and other benefits available
• Deferred compensation plans available
• Insurance plans for employee, spouse and family are available
• Dental insurance available
• Employee Health Center for employees and dependents on county health insurance
• Resources available for mental health resiliency
• Paid membership in NC Association of Rescue and EMS
• Comprehensive patient care protocols, with highly engaged medical directors
• Zoll heart monitors and Autopulse, Stryker power load stretchers
• Ambulances replaced frequently to maintain a new fleet
• Strong support from hospital and county management
• Specialty team options (tactical, EOD, land search, track medics, ATV, large event coverage)
• County owned and operated service since 1973