Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Recruit
Pender County Emergency Services is seeking motivated, dependable, and career-driven individuals to join our Earn While You Learn EMT Academy. This unique opportunity allows recruits to receive paid training while earning the certifications needed to begin a rewarding career in Emergency Medical Services. If you are passionate about serving your community, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and are looking for a meaningful long-term career, we encourage you to apply.
Position Title: Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Recruit
Classification: Full-Time Academy Start Date: September 14, 2026 Academy Duration: Approximately 7 Weeks (Attendance is MANDATORY) Academy Location: Pender County Emergency Services โ Station 7 14388 NC Hwy 210 Rocky Point NC 28457 Academy Schedule: Monday โ Friday | 8:00 a.m. โ 5:00 p.m. Pay During Academy: $17.00/hour Post-Academy Starting Salary: $22.95 per hour Post-Academy Schedule: 24/72 rotating shift schedule (24 hours on duty, 72 hours off) Application Deadline: TBD
At Pender County Emergency Services, we are committed to developing highly trained EMS professionals who are prepared to serve the citizens and visitors of Pender County with excellence, compassion, and professionalism. Through our Earn While You Learn Academy, recruits receive:
- Paid EMT training
- State-required certifications
- Hands-on clinical experience
- Career placement upon successful completion
- Competitive salary and benefits
- Opportunities for long-term growth and advancement
No prior EMS experience is required.
Applicants must submit ONE of the following with their application:
- A passing CASAS test score OR
- A college transcript showing successful completion of an English course within the last five (5) years
Applications submitted without the required documentation will not be considered. Candidates who do not currently possess either document must complete and pass the CASAS test prior to applying.
CASAS TESTING OPTIONS:
- Cape Fear Community College โ Placement Testing Center https://cfcc.edu/testing-services/placement-testing-reservation-calendar/
- Coastal Carolina Community College โ Testing Services https://coastalcarolina.edu/students/asc-tc/ (No appointment required)
- Testing Hours: Monday โ Friday | 7:30 a.m. โ 5:00 p.m.
- Phone: (910) 938-6259
- Pender County Emergency Services- Testing available on multiple dates by appointment: Click Here.
Qualified applicants will be invited to participate in an in-person physical agility assessment on:
- Monday July 20, 2026 9am & 1pm
- Tuesday July 21, 2026 9am & 1pm
Candidates who successfully complete the agility assessment will be invited to an in-person panel interview on:
- Tuesday July 28, 2026
- Wednesday July 29, 2026
- Thursday July 30, 2026
For additional information regarding the application process, please contact John Schneider, Human Resources Analyst, via email at JSchneider@pendercountync.gov or by telephone at (910) 259-0625.