Answer the Call: Join Our Lifesaving Team!

Are you ready to make a life-or-death difference every single day? The Villages Community Development Districts is seeking dedicated, skilled Paramedics to join our dynamic Public Safety team. If you're passionate about emergency medicine and thrive in high-stakes situations where your expertise can save lives, this is your opportunity to serve one of Florida's most vibrant communities.

Your Mission: As a Paramedic with our team, you'll respond to emergency and non-emergency medical calls, providing critical BLS/ALS care to residents and visitors. You'll function autonomously using advanced protocols under medical direction, making split-second decisions that matter. From cardiac emergencies to trauma incidents, you'll be the calm, competent professional our community counts on when seconds count.

What Sets This Role Apart

• Cutting-Edge Opportunity: Selected paramedics for this position will work on the University of Florida Mobile Stroke Treatment Unit, an innovative, specialized program delivering critical care beyond standard EMS scope
• Professional Growth: Continuous training, advanced certifications, and opportunities to develop critical care skills.
• State-of-the-Art Equipment: Work with modern apparatus and advanced medical technology
• Community Impact: Serve a unique, close-knit community where you'll see the direct impact of your care
• Team Environment: Join a department that values excellence, professionalism, and the District's core values

The Ideal Candidate: You're a Florida State Certified Paramedic with a proven track record in pre-hospital care. You maintain your composure under pressure, communicate effectively with patients and team members, and take pride in delivering exceptional emergency medical services. You're mentally sharp and committed to continuous learning in this ever-evolving field.

Ready to be part of a team where your skills, training, and dedication can truly save lives? Explore this opportunity to join The Villages Public Safety Department.

Location: The Villages, Florida
Department: Public Safety
Reports To: Lieutenant/Manager, UF MSTU
Classification: Emergency Critical Position
Work Schedule: Full-Time

Competitive Benefits include:

• Medical Insurance (fully paid for employee single coverage)
• Voluntary health benefits including Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401(a) Retirement Plan, with contributions funded by the District
• 457(b) Retirement Plan, permitting employee pre-tax deferrals
• Flexible Spending programs for both Medical and Dependent Care
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligible
• Tier 2 qualifying organization for The Villages Charter School

JOB SUMMARY

Responds to emergency and non-emergency medical incidents and is responsible for assessment, triage, treatment and evaluation of patients during transport by ground. Must function autonomously utilizing medical protocols and advanced skills under the direction of the medical director. Participates in the training and maintenance activities necessary to achieve that end. Paramedics have regular demands for high physical exertion, lifting, carrying heavy equipment and/or people.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Includes, but not limited to)

• Responds to medical emergencies and non-emergency medical calls.
• Drives emergency vehicles and operates emergency equipment associated with EMS.
• Provides BLS/ALS emergency medical care to patients and assists the local emergency medical services transport provider.
• Critical Care Paramedics working on the University of Florida Mobile Stroke Treatment Unit are responsible for rendering initial evaluations of patients, performing critical care procedures, and maintaining proficiency in managing patients that require advanced care beyond the scope of the National EMS Education Curriculum. - UF Mobile Stroke Treatment Unit Assignment Only

Additional

• Effectively communicates by means of two-way radio, person-to-person, and in writing through various records, reports, memos, and letters.
• Maintains apparatus, equipment, buildings and grounds.
• Performs in-service training and public education activities.
• Participates in all phases of training necessary to maintain the knowledge, skills, and abilities required of the position.
• Assists in maintaining records and submitting reports.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• May be expected to perform additional duties in an emergency.

ESSENTIAL EXPECTATIONS OF PERFORMANCE AND BEHAVIOR (Includes, but not limited to)

• VPSD Personnel must uphold VCCDD’s guidelines regarding performance expectations as outlined in the Employee Manual, as well as abiding by the department’s Code of Conduct policy.
• Performs to, and upholds, the department’s Mission Statement.
• Uses good judgement in decision-making.
• Model behavior that always reflects the District Core Values.
• Cultivates and maintains effective working relations within the department, the District, as well as outside organizations and the public.
• Carries out the mission, goals, policies, and procedures of UF Health. – UF Mobile Stroke Treatment Unit Assignment Only
• Provides community outreach and education – UF Mobile Stroke Treatment Unit Assignment Only
• Participates in Mobile Stroke Program Data Management - UF Mobile Stroke Treatment Unit Assignment Only

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE (Includes, but not limited to)

• Must possess a valid high school diploma or GED.
• Must successfully complete initial medical and physical evaluations, recertify annually in accordance with F.A.C. 69A-62 and NFPA 1582 Standard.
• Must maintain all required certifications and licenses (including Medical Director’s clearance) to perform Advanced Life Support patient care.
• Two (2) years of pre-hospital Paramedic experience – UF Mobile Stroke Treatment Unit Assignment Only

MINIMUM CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Employees must currently possess, obtain, or complete ICS 100, 200, 700, and 800 certificates within the first 6 months of employment.
• Valid Florida Driver’s License required.
• All candidates and employees must successfully pass background and drug screening.
• Florida State-certified Paramedic.
• AHA Basic Life Support Certification (Healthcare Provider)
• AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification
• AHA Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification.
• Florida Emergency Vehicle Operators Course Certification – 16 hours.
• Critical Care Paramedic Certification (CCP-C), UF Critical Care Paramedic Certification (UFCCP), or Flight Paramedic Certification (FP-C) – preferred (required within 1 year of employment) – UF Mobile Stroke Treatment Unit Assignment Only
• International Trauma Life Support (ITLS) or Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) - preferred (required within 1 year of employment) – UF Mobile Stroke Treatment Unit Assignment Only

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (Includes, but not limited to)Knowledge

• Must maintain a working knowledge of the most-current industry standards and practices.
• Required to complete Continuing Education Units every year.
• Participates in all phases of training necessary to maintain the knowledge, skills, and abilities required of the position.
• Working knowledge of equipment and tools utilized in the delivery of EMS care or fire suppression.

Skills

• Proficiency in computer, web, and phone-based applications and programs utilized for EMS/Fire response, report writing, training, timecards, etc.
• Competent use of office equipment that includes, but is not limited to cell phones, laptops, computers, printers, fax machines, multi-line phone systems, radios, and apparatus.

Abilities

• Personnel are required to maintain calm and composure in all interactions.
• Uses interpersonal skills to diffuse and deescalate situations.
• Treats members of the Department, VCCDD, and public with dignity and respect.

EQUIPMENT

Working knowledge of fire-rescue apparatus, equipment, and tools; advanced medical care equipment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (Includes, but not limited to)

Work Environment

The work setting is that of Fire/EMS rescue activities, to include but are not limited to response and mitigation of a wide variety of emergency incidents. The work environment is representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.

While performing the duties of this job the employee will be exposed to the following:

• Moderate to loud noise is typical for the work environment, i.e., when in an office setting with moderate noise from computers, printers, and moderate customer traffic.
• Moderate to loud noise while transporting patients with audible sirens and medical equipment.
• Exposure to loud noises enroute to, returning from, or while on scene at an incident.
• Exposure to the following environmental conditions may include outdoor weather conditions, toxic or caustic chemicals, fumes or airborne particles, and risk of electrical shock.

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

While performing the duties of this job, the following applies:

• Regularly required to sit, use hands and fingers to feel and manage equipment; and have the ability to talk to and listen.
• Frequently required to reach overhead and forward, push/pull, kneel, crawl, stoop, twist, squat, stand, sit, balance, climb stairs/other, walk; lift and carry 50 pounds and occasionally lift and move up to 100+ pounds.
• Vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, night vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Capable of operating in personal protective equipment (PPE) per state and federal safety standards.