Escambia County EMS offering $5,000 signing bonus

ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. ( WKRG ) — Escambia County Emergency Medical Services is offering a $5,000 sign-on bonus for new, full-time paramedics.

The goal is to attract qualified individuals with a passion for public safety to join the county’s EMS team, a release said.

“The $5,000 sign-on bonus is available for newly hired full-time paramedics, to be paid out over 3 years in accordance with the terms of their contract,” an Escambia County release said. “A contract is required in order to receive the bonus, which will be paid in three installments.”

Full-time paramedic positions are now open. They offer benefits such as competitive wages, shift differentials, deferred compensation and state retirement.

“We are excited to offer this bonus to recruit high-quality individuals to increase our staffing levels, which will help ensure we are continuing to provide the highest level of service to Escambia County residents,” EMS Chief David Torsell said.

“Recruitment and retention are challenges faced by EMS agencies throughout the nation, with many looking at innovative ways to enhance recruitment,” Torsell said. “Our hope is that this bonus, combined with our competitive pay and benefits, will encourage qualified applicants to seek a rewarding career in public service with the Escambia County EMS team.”

Minimum Qualifications

Those interested must complete the following:

• “High school diploma or the successful completion of the GED test
• Completion of emergency medical coursework at the paramedic level, or a combination of education and experience equivalent to these requirements
• Licenses and certifications including: Valid Florida Paramedic Certification, AHA CPR Certification, AHA ACLS Certification, valid driver’s license from state of residence
• Additional qualifications are available in the job description. “

Apply for a position with Escambia County EMS, here .

For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to WKRG News 5.