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Paramedic Full-Time (Civil Service)

Sioux City Fire Rescue is an internationally accredited department with a proud history of service dating back to 1888. Our team is dedicated to commitment, competence and professionalism in everything that we do. We are looking for motivated Paramedics who want to be part of an organization that values high standards and continuous improvement.

We are seeking qualified single-role Paramedics to join our emergency response team. This role focuses on high-quality patient care, accurate electronic documentation, and meaningful engagement with the community through non-emergency risk-reduction activities. Paramedics work a 24 hours on, 48 hours off schedule that averages 56 hours per week.

This position is not responsible for firefighting or any duties that occur in Immediate Danger to Life or Health (IDLH) environments.

Primary duties include:

• Provide direct patient care and transport in the prehospital setting.
• Complete precise, compliant electronic patient care reports in alignment with CADS standards. CADS training is provided during orientation.
• Support non-emergency public safety efforts including illness and injury prevention activities.

Compensation includes:

• Entry-level wage is $24.24 per hour with estimated annual earnings of $73,693 based on built-in overtime under the current shift schedule.
• Additional overtime opportunities are available at one and one-half times the base rate.

Benefits include:

• Paid leave
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Deferred compensation options
• Life insurance
• IPERS retirement benefits

Minimum requirements include:

• At least 18 years of age
• High school diploma or GED/HSED
• Valid driver's license at the time of application
• Current AHA Basic Life Support certification
• Successful completion of the Civil Service process including physical agility testing, oral examination, and interview
• Current National Registry or State of Iowa Paramedic certification at the time of conditional offer (Candidates certified through National Registry but not yet in Iowa must submit proof of reciprocity application within one week of a conditional offer and obtain Iowa certification before the start date)
• Successful completion of a background check, psychological assessment, medical exam with associated screenings, and drug and alcohol testing

Employees must live within thirty (30) miles of Sioux City's city limits or meet this requirement within 180 days of hire.

A video overview of the EPAT physical agility test is available at:

Applications must be submitted online at: Be sure to upload all required documents at the time of submission.