EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN I (RECRUIT) (AM-01) [multiple vacancies]
EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN I (RECRUIT) (AM-01) [multiple vacancies]
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- Commitment to service with honor duty and heartDedicated to service with integrity responsibility and compassionEMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN I (RECRUIT) - Job Overview - LIMITED TERM APPOINTMENT
- Join the City and County of Honolulu Honolulu Emergency Services DepartmentEmergency Medical Services Division(EMS)as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Recruitand make a meaningful difference in your community!
- Train at the Citys EMS Academy to learn life-saving skills for emergency situations.
- Serve your community by providing emergency medical care island-wide.
- Provide care and comfort during patient transport.
- Support hospital staff in caring for transported patients.
- Become a permanent member of the Citys elite First Responder Team once you:
- Complete the EMS Academy
- Obtain the State of Hawaii EMT-B license within a timely manner and
- Advance to EMT II with your EMT-B license.
- Goal: Complete coursework to meet all requirements for the State of Hawaii EMT-B license.
- Training may start around July 2026 and lasts about 20 weeks.
- Strong moral character honesty and trustworthiness are essential.
- Must be able to make rapid sound decisions during emergency situations to ensure exceptional patient care in your community.
- The City will carefully review each candidates suitability for the position which includes reviewing:
- Character and integrity
- Background (including a fingerprint-based state and national criminal record checks) and
- Driving record (driving abstract).
- Work rotating and/or night shifts.
- Must be available to work at all locations on Oahu.
- Requires use of safety and protective equipment due to possible exposure to hazardous and unpleasant conditions.
- Possible exposure to communicable diseases bodily fluids and hazardous materials.
- May be driving under hazardous road traffic and weather conditions;
- Requires lifting and moving patients under extreme conditions;
- Work in hazardous surroundings.
Additional Job Information
APPLICANTS: SAVE THIS JOB POSTING FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
1) Applications must be submitted online. The recruitment will close on August 21 2025 11:59 p.m. Hawaii Standard Time (HST) or once 550 applications are received whichever is sooner.No late applications will be accepted.
In addition to meeting the minimum qualification requirements for this position candidates must also pass a written test.2) Self-Scheduling Period for Written Test: September 4 - September 7 2025Prior to the self-scheduling period candidates who qualify to take the written test will be NOTIFIED BY E-MAILon September 3 2025 with instructions on how to self-schedule for the written test. E-mail addresses must be up-to-date in order for you to receive your instructions to self-schedule.Candidates must self-schedule during the self-scheduling period in order to take the written test. Candidates who do NOT self-schedule will be disqualified from further consideration and will NOT BE ADMITTED to the written test.
3) Written Test Date:SATURDAY OCTOBER 11 2025The written test will be administeredONLYon OAHU and ONLY on October 112025.
NO MAKEUPS WILL BE PERMITTED - So Mark Your Calendars Now!Approximately 7-10 days prior to the test candidates scheduled to take the written test will beMAILEDan admission letter.
Important Notice:Some notifications will be sent via e-mail. You are responsible for monitoring instructions and correspondence from this office by checking your email account in a timely manner. To ensure proper delivery please make sure you:
- use a valid e-mail account;
- verify your e-mail address is entered correctly on your GovernmentJobs account;
- check your spam folders;
Notifications may also be sent via text message if opted into the service. Data and text messaging fees apply.Minimum Qualification Requirements
At time of application you must be a citizen national or permanent resident alien of the United States or a non-citizen eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENT:
Equivalent to graduation from high school.Applicants must meet this education requirementat the time of application.
Responsible work experience which demonstrated the ability to perform the essential functions of the job may be substituted for education.
LICENSE REQUIREMENT:- At the time of interview an appropriate valid drivers license (automobile/Type 3 license) will be required.
- Prior to appointment to the position a current State Department of Transportation medical examination certificate will be required.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:- After appointment to the position must obtain a valid nationally recognized Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate through the EMS Academy.
- Satisfactory completion of an EMT-Basic course of training which equals or exceeds the curriculum required to obtain a Hawaii Board of Medical Examiners Emergency Medical Technician-Basic Certificate within six months of appointment to the position. (NOTE:This will include compliance with the requirements of all participating training facilities.)
Examination Process
WRITTEN TEST
In addition to meeting the above minimum qualification requirements for this position you must also pass the written test which may cover the following areas: knowledge of grammar spelling report writing and mathematical reasoning; and the ability to read and comprehend written material make mathematical computations and write/organize simple reports.
The written test will be administeredONLYon OAHU and ONLY on October 112025.
EXAMINATION WEIGHT:
Written Test.100%
ELIGIBILITY
Candidates who pass the written test will be placed on the Emergency Medical Technician I eligible list. Eligibles are referred to the Honolulu Emergency Services Department in order of their written test scores starting with the highest score as vacancies occur. The eligible list is effective for at least one year from the date of establishment and may be extended by the Director of Human Resources.VETERANS PREFERENCE:
Veterans Preference is applicable ONLY if youpass the written test.If you are claiming Veterans Preference you must meet eligibility requirements at the time of application AND submit a copy of your Form DD214 at the time of application in order to receive credit. Copies must be legible in order to receive credit. Copies will not be returned. Mail to:Department of Human Resources 650 South King Street 10th Floor Honolulu HI 96813
SELECTION PROCESS
Candidates must passALLphases of the selection process in order to become an Emergency Medical Technician I.
Candidates who pass the written test are placed on an eligible list. Eligibles are referred to the Honolulu Emergency Services Departmentin order of their written test scores starting with the highest score as anticipated vacancies occur. Candidates will be referred to the Honolulu Emergency Services Department when their written test score is reached.
1) Interview
Candidates who are referred to the Honolulu Emergency Services Department will be scheduled for an interview.
2) Suitability Review
Emergency Medical Technicians must possess sound moral character integrity and credibility in addition to the ability to provide emergency medical services. They must have the ability to make sound judgments in emergency situations and must be capable of driving an ambulance safely in response to calls for emergency medical services.
To determine employment suitability for the position of Emergency Medical Technician I the Department of Human Resources will review criminal convictions driving record dismissals from employment and separations from military service under other than honorable conditions.DRIVING RECORD: At time of selection candidates will be required to submit certified copies of official traffic abstracts from each state they have resided in during the last five years.FINGERPRINTING REQUIREMENT: Due to the nature of the position selectees will be required to be fingerprinted as part of their employment suitability review. The Department of Human Resources will review criminal history record information from the Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
3) Medical Evaluation
Candidates must meet the medical requirements established for the City and County of Honolulu for the position of Emergency Medical Technician I. If selected a medical examination will be administered to determine whether the candidate meets the medical requirements for this position.
Any misstatements or omissions of material facts as part of your application are cause for forfeiture of all rights to any employment in the service of the City and County of Honolulu.
Information provided herein constitutes requirements known at the time of announcement of this examination and may be revised or changed without limitation or notice for good reason.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
