Paramedic Ambulance Operator

Job Description:

Paramedic Ambulance Operator

Description

Position Overview

The City of Henderson is seeking career-minded individuals with solid preparation experience and a commitment to entering a long-term career providing excellent patient care in the fire service. Ideal candidates will possess compassion, integrity, and respect with a relentless focus on safety and excellence in all things; hold themselves accountable to the most rigorous professional standards; provide customer service that exceeds the expectations of those they serve; and value teamwork and collaboration.

Under general supervision, performs work of moderate difficulty related to providing basic and advanced life support in emergency and non-emergency medical care and transportation of the sick and injured; and performs related duties as assigned.

The Paramedic Ambulance Operator is a non-fire suppression position in the fire department.

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What does the City of Henderson offer?

• Uniform Allowance of $1,885 (Full-year advance is paid on the first check, then in biweekly installments)
• A comprehensive compensation and benefits package ( benefit package found here )
• A robust, employer-paid, retirement package through the Public Employee Retirement System (PERS)
• Generous paid vacation and sick leave
• Low cost of living and no state income tax
• Click here to see what it's like to live in/visit Henderson

Position Information:

• Selected incumbents will start at the first step of the salary range in accordance with the International Association of Firefighters (IAFF) contract.
• This position will work a 4-day, 38-hour work week (Subject to change based on operational needs).
• Selected incumbents will need to successfully complete an HFD Paramedic Academy and Internship.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or the equivalent
• Must possess a current certificate as a Paramedic at time of application or be currently enrolled in Paramedic School and have a Paramedic Certificate by time of final offer
• Possess and maintain a valid Nevada or "border state" driver's license, as defined by NRS 483
• Must successfully obtain and maintain a Southern Nevada Health District Paramedic Attendant’s License within six (6) months of employment as a condition of continued employment
• Must successfully complete the Henderson Fire Department Paramedic Internship within the time limits established by the department as a condition of continued employment
• Must successfully complete probationary requirements as established by the department as a condition of continued employment
• Desirable: Current paramedic licensure through the SNHD
• Desirable: ACLS/PALS/EMS Instructors certification
• Desirable: Associate’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university in Paramedicine, Fire Science, Biology, Anatomy, or a closely related field

Required Documents/Assessment Information

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION:
1) Completed Employment Application
2) Current and Valid Paramedic Certification or proof of enrollment in a paramedic school*
3) ACLS, PALS, and/or EMS Instructor Certifications* (If applicable)

*Please attach your documents to the "Attachments" section of your application, click here for attachment instructions. You will not be able to add additional attachments or make changes to your application once submitted.

ASSESSMENT DATES & INFORMATION:
Written Examination (Weighted 30%) - Administered Online February 2-5, 2026
PLEASE NOTE: Candidates who meet minimum qualifications will be sent an email with instructions on how to complete the written exam after 3pm on February 2, 2026 and will have until 3pm on February 5, 2026 to complete the exam.

Performance Examination + Oral Board Interview (Weighted 70%) - Week of February 9, 2026
(Top Scoring Candidates)

Chief's Interview - Wednesday, February 18, 2026 and Thursday, February 19, 2026 (if needed)
(Top Scoring Candidates)

All applicants will be notified by email or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates/times/locations after the closing date of this announcement.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SCHEDULING ASSESSMENTS:
If you are invited to participate in the assessment process, you will be required to self-schedule through the City of Henderson online application system. Please check your email and/or text messages on a regular basis after submitting your application for complete instructions, which include where and when to report.

The assessment and selection process for this position will take place on the dates listed above. All candidates who wish to be considered for this position will need to be in Henderson, Nevada and/or available via Microsoft Teams to participate in the testing process at any time on any of the dates listed above.

Selection Process

The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best-qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. It is the responsibility of the candidate requiring accommodation to contact the Human Resources Department (preferably in writing) at the time of application.

Appointment may be subject to the successful and timely completion of a post offer pre-employment background investigation and medical/physical examination, including a drug/alcohol test. Please see the job description to view the physical requirements. The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards.

City of Henderson, Nevada
IAFF Contract (38-Hour Employees)
Benefits Summary

HEALTHCARE AND INSURANCE

• Health Insurance: Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision
• Employer paid Long Term Disability - Up to 60% of Base Wage, if approved
• Employer paid Term Life Insurance / AD&D - $50,000 or1X annual salary, whichever is greater
• Employee Assistance Program - 6 Free Visits Per Issue Per Year for Employee and Family Members in the Household, and Access to Work/Life Wellness Resources
• Medicare - Employee and City each pay 1.45%

RETIREMENT

• Employer paid membership in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)
• No Social Security tax on employee's wages
• Retirement Health Savings (RHS) program
• Service based retiree health insurance premium subsidy after 15 years participating in this program

PAID LEAVE

VACATION

• Employee credited with 19 hours of annual leave at the end of the first six (6) months of employment. After six (6) months, annual leave hours will accrue at 3.16 hours per month (total 38 hours first year of employment).
  • Accrued at 9.5 hours per month after first year through fifth year;
  • 12.67 hours per month sixth through twelfth year;
  • 15.83 hours per month upon completion of twelfth year and beyond

SICK LEAVE

• Accrued at one shift per month from date of hire

BEREAVEMENT LEAVE

• Three consecutive days of leave, with pay, per occurrence, to attend funeral for immediate family member; two additional days may be granted if funeral is held 500 statute miles or more from City of Henderson

HOLIDAYS

• 14 paid holidays per year including September 11th Memorial Holiday

WORK WEEK

• Four-day, 9.5-hour workday, 38-hour work week

UNIFORM ALLOWANCE

• The City provides a clothing and personal effects allowance for employees required to wear a uniform

VOLUNTARY BENEFITS

• IRC 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
• IRC 401aDeferred Compensation Plan - new/hireemployees only
• IRC125 Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA) - Medical and Dependent Care
• Supplemental Insurance: Cancer/Catastrophic Illness, Accident, Short Term Disability, and Hospital Indemnity
• Auto and Home Insurance
• 529 College Savings Plan
• Supplemental Term Life Insurance
• Legal Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Identity and Credit Protection
• PerkSpot Employee Discounts Program
• Long Term Care + Life Insurance

NOTE: Benefits subject to change based on future collective bargaining agreement updates, changes to any applicable legislation, and changes to elements of the City’s voluntary benefits program

Revised 03/24

Closing Date/Time: 2/2/2026 3:00 PM Pacific

Salary:

$64,279.28 - $99,847.28 Annually