Firefighter Position

King County Medic One - Paramedic

 

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King County Medic One - Paramedic

Last updated on December 06, 2024
PST Partner Agency since October 19, 2011

Vacancies: 6-10

Testing Deadline: February 02, 2025.

Important Information

King County Medic One requires two years (24 months) of certification as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Advanced EMT or Intermediate (AEMT/EMT-I) or Paramedic by the closing date of the job announcement (February 2, 2025). Equivalent training from outside the United States will be considered with the candidate being required to provide all relevant documentation to demonstrate equivalency.

Community Information

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Department Information

King County Medic One is a county-operated public EMS service that is the sole provider of pre-hospital 911 Advanced Life Support in south King County, Washington, responding only to ALS-level 911 calls with nine medic units in an area of approximately 500 square miles with a population of approximately 900,000 people.



Job Description

King County Medic One is establishing a hiring list for the position(s) of Paramedic In Training.

Regardless of current EMS certification level, new hires will be required to successfully complete the University of Washington Micheal K. Copass Paramedic Training Program lasting approximately one year. Upon completion, Paramedics In Training will become Probationary Paramedics with KCM1. Paramedics are required to work 102 24-hour shifts per year with a starting hourly wage of $43.69 ($56.77 after 4 years of service).



Area Information

County: King
Population: 1,800,000
# of Staff: 82

Hiring Status

King County Medic One - Paramedic has 6-10 vacancies.

The deadline to test for the next hiring cycle is February 02, 2025.

We plan to hire between 6 – 10 EMS professionals (EMTs or paramedics) pending staffing changes in the coming year. Initial day of work will be Monday, June 23rd, 2025. You may take the written tests via our partner, Public Safety Testing at any point up until the close of the application period. You need to take the Firefighter Selection Tool (FST) and EMT Written Exam to be eligible. The application closure date is February 2, 2025.

In addition to the tests, you MUST apply directly with King County. This will be available during the application period: January 1, 2025 to February 2, 2025.

We will be hosting virtual and in-person open houses on the schedule below.

We are hosting an in-person employment Open House with two sessions:

We are also hosting virtual employment Open Houses coming soon via Zoom:

For additional information specific to hiring, you may email: KCM1Hiring@kingcounty.gov


Salary Information

$25.43 per hour, + Overtime  (Approximately $68,000 during training)

$43.69 per hour, + Overtime with a work schedule of 2,448 hrs in a year upon certification

Benefit Information

Full family medical, dental and vision. LEOFF 2 Retirement. Options for Deferred Compensation and Roth IRA plans in addition. Life Insurance.

King County Medic One - Paramedic Requirements

Category Requirement Required at time of...
    Test Hire
Written Examination Yes, required
Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) No, not required (may be required later)
Minimum Age 18
Citizenship Must have work authorization if not a citizen. Work authorization needed at time of hire.
High School Grad/ GED Yes
Driver's License Required Yes
Felony Conviction(s) as an Adult Upon job offer, all candidates will be required to pass a thorough background investigation. Candidate would be banned from employment if the felony conviction is job related.
Felony Conviction(s) as a Juvenile Upon job offer, all candidates will be required to pass a thorough background investigation. Candidate would be banned from employment if the felony conviction is job related.
Ability to Read, Speak & Write the English Language Yes
EMT Certification

Current US State or National Registry certification as an EMT, AEMT/EMT-I or Paramedic.

Paramedic Certification

Current US State or National Registry certification as an EMT, AEMT/EMT-I or Paramedic.

Prior EMT Experience Required

At the closing date of the job announcement, two years (24 months) of certification as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Advanced EMT or Intermediate (AEMT/EMT-I) or Paramedic. Equivalent training from outside the United States will be considered with the candidate being required to provide all relevant documentation to demonstrate equivalency.

Other King County Medic One requires candidates to complete both the Firefighter Selection Tool written exam and the EMT Exam offered by Public Safety Testing. You will not be considering for employment without a passing score on both tests.
Multiple Scores from Same Applicant We consider the highest score received within the past one year
Request/Access Scores Once Annually

Contact Information

King County Medic One - Paramedic

20811 84th Avenue South #102
Kent, WA 98032 King County
206.263.2200

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Agency Test Requirements
Written Examination: Yes, required
CPAT: No, not required (may be required later)