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TeamHealth

Our special operations team functions as an internal locums team that covers only TeamHealth sites in the southeast region. We help our special operations physicians obtain state licenses in:

TeamHealth

Our special operations team works at select emergency departments and physicians work 120 hours per month in blocks with blocked time off. We ask that you be board certified or board eligible ABEM or ...

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Emergency Response Team Agent

New York, NY

$19.25 - $25/hr

The Emergency Response Team Agent will work 12 hour shifts at the desired location on a rotational ... Prior Law Enforcement or Military in the following fields - Special Operations or Combat Arms

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Emergency Response Team Agent

New York, NY · On-site

$19.25 - $25/hr

The Emergency Response Team Agent will work 12 hour shifts at the desired location on a rotational ... Prior Law Enforcement or Military in the following fields - Special Operations or Combat Arms

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Emergency Response Team Agent

Washington, DC · On-site

$19.75 - $25.75/hr

The Emergency Response Team Agent will work 5 days a week, 12 hour shifts at the desired location ... Prior Law Enforcement or Military in the following fields - Special Operations or Combat Arms

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Emergency Response Team Agent

Washington, DC

$19.75 - $25.75/hr

The Emergency Response Team Agent will work 5 days a week, 12 hour shifts at the desired location ... Prior Law Enforcement or Military in the following fields - Special Operations or Combat Arms

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Emergency Response Team Agent

New York, NY · On-site

$19.25 - $25/hr

The Emergency Response Team Agent will work 12 hour shifts at the desired location on a rotational ... Prior Law Enforcement or Military in the following fields - Special Operations or Combat Arms

TeamHealth

Our special operations team works at select EDs and physicians work 120 hours per month in blocks with blocked time off. We ask that you be board certified or board eligible ABEM or AOBEM with ...

ijetconnect

Emergency Response Team Agent

Washington, DC · On-site

$19.75 - $25.75/hr

The Emergency Response Team Agent will work 5 days a week, 12 hour shifts at the desired location ... Prior Law Enforcement or Military in the following fields - Special Operations or Combat Arms

TeamHealth

Our special operations team works at select EDs and physicians work 120 hours per month in blocks with blocked time off. We ask that you be board certified or board eligible in ABEM or AOBEM with ...

TeamHealth

Description TeamHealth has an excellent opportunity for a full-time physician to join our elite emergency medicine (EM) special operations team in Georgia, Florida, South Carolina, North Carolina ...

TeamHealth

Our special operations team works at select emergency departments and physicians work 120 hours per month in blocks with blocked time off. We ask that you be board certified or board eligible ABEM or ...

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How much do special operations response team jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 18, 2026, the average hourly pay for special operations response team in the United States is $21.30, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.83 and $24.28 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Special Operations Response Team?

A Special Operations Response Team (SORT) is a specialized group of highly trained law enforcement or corrections officers tasked with handling high-risk situations such as riots, hostage rescues, and emergency response within correctional facilities. SORT members undergo rigorous physical and tactical training to ensure they can effectively manage dangerous or volatile incidents that exceed the capabilities of standard security staff. Their responsibilities also include executing searches, responding to escapes, and managing incidents involving weapons or hazardous materials. The team's primary goal is to ensure the safety and security of staff, inmates, and the public during critical incidents.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Special Operations Response Team member, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Special Operations Response Team (SORT) member, you need advanced tactical training, physical fitness, crisis management abilities, and typically law enforcement or corrections experience. Proficiency with specialized equipment such as non-lethal munitions, tactical communications systems, and certified training in emergency response protocols is crucial. Exceptional teamwork, stress resilience, and rapid decision-making set top performers apart in this role. These skills and qualities ensure the team can respond safely and effectively to high-risk incidents, protecting personnel and maintaining facility security.

What are some common challenges faced by members of a Special Operations Response Team, and how are they addressed?

Members of a Special Operations Response Team often encounter high-stress situations such as emergency incidents, riots, or hostage scenarios where quick decision-making and teamwork are critical. Common challenges include maintaining peak physical fitness, managing stress, and adapting to rapidly changing circumstances. These are typically addressed through rigorous ongoing training, regular scenario-based exercises, and strong communication within the team. Support systems and debriefings are also in place to help team members process difficult experiences and foster resilience.

What is the difference between Special Operations Response Team vs SWAT Team?

AspectSpecial Operations Response TeamSWAT Team
CredentialsLaw enforcement training, tactical certifications, specialized skillsLaw enforcement training, tactical certifications, specialized skills
Work EnvironmentHigh-risk operations, tactical response, covert missionsHostage rescue, riot control, high-risk arrests
Employer & IndustryLaw enforcement agencies, military unitsPolice departments, law enforcement agencies
Common Search/ComparisonYesYes

Special Operations Response Teams and SWAT Teams both require law enforcement training and tactical certifications. While SWAT teams primarily focus on hostage rescue and riot control, Special Operations Response Teams often handle covert, high-risk missions requiring specialized skills. Both operate within law enforcement agencies but may differ in mission scope and operational tactics.

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Special Operations Response Team jobs near you
Infographic showing various Special Operations Response Team job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 33% Full Time, and 67% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $44,307 per year, or $21.3 per hour.

EMT - Special Operation Response Team, PRN

MedicOne Medical Response

Farmers Branch, TX • On-site

$17.50 - $23.25/hr

Part-time

Re-posted 11 days ago

Job description

MedicOne Medical Response is a leader in pre-hospital medicine and healthcare transportation system design and operations. Since 1999, MedicOne Medical Response experienced growth from 2 ambulances and 8 employees to a fleet of 100+ vehicles and 500 team members. MedicOne Medical Response was named to the 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2019 Inc. Magazine 500|5000 fastest growing companies in America list. As recipients of the Stevie Award for outstanding healthcare and several Star of Life awards, we pride ourselves in an organizational culture that is welcoming, caring, accountable, and fast-paced.
MedicOne Medical Response currently provides emergency medical ambulance services to facilities and communities in Illinois. We are the primary Veterans Affairs health system ambulance provider for Southern Illinois, Southern Indiana and Western Kentucky. Additionally, as a nationally known and respected disaster response provider, MedicOne Medical Response has a large deployments division. We are proud to have a longstanding partnership with GMR/FEMA for national disaster deployments as well as several state EMAC's. In our over 23 years of operations, we have transported over 1,000,000 patients.
If you are driven, empathetic, engaging, and adaptable, you will fit right in! We are a team of growth-minded, customer-centric, and entrepreneurial go-getters and as our newest team member you will serve as an integral part of our organization by leading through inspiration, professional growth and development, providing outstanding patient care all while serving as an ambassador for mitigating safety and risk incidents, improving workplace culture with a positive attitude and being a patient advocate.
At MedicOne Medical Response we firmly believe it's not just about the destination, it's about the journey! It's about who you become along the way, the people you meet, the connections you make and the experiences that you have that shape the kind of healthcare professional you become. We invite to join us as we build a new culture in EMS.
Follow us on Facebook @ www.Facebook.com/MedicOneMR.
POSITION: EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN - Special Operations Response Team, PRN
SUMMARY:
Under the direction of MedicOne Medical Response Management, the Emergency Medical Technician - Special Operations Response Team will perform duties associated with providing transport services and emergency medical care to the sick and injured in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and MedicOne Medical Response clinical protocols and operational policies during deployment to a Theater of Operation (TOO).
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The EMT must possess and apply skills necessary to perform the duties of an Emergency Medical Technician, in a dignified and compassionate manner, including:
  • Respond to emergency and non-emergency calls calmly, efficiently and effectively administer basic life support to patients at the scene, as stated by protocol, enroute to the hospital, and in a pre-hospital setting, in accordance with federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and MedicOne standards
  • Assess the nature and extent of injury or illness to establish and prioritize medical procedures to be followed
  • Rescue victims of accidents, sudden illness or entrapment using proper rescue and medical techniques
  • Communicate with professional medical personnel and treatment facilities to obtain instructions regarding further treatment and/or to arrange reception of patients to the appropriate center
  • Maintain order at scenes, including crowd disbursement and restraint of family and friends
  • Complete patient care forms, insurance forms, evaluation forms, and all other forms in a competent and timely fashion

The EMT must perform all job responsibilities in a manner that protects patient privacy:
  • The EMT is expected to protect the privacy of all patient information in accordance with the Company's privacy policies, procedures, and practices, as required by federal and state law, and in accordance with general principles of professionalism as a health care provider.
  • The EMT may access protected health information and other patient information only to the extent that is necessary to complete the job duties. The EMT may only share such information with those who have a need to know
  • The EMT will actively participate in Company privacy training and is required to uphold MedicOne's Privacy Policy

The EMT must possess and apply knowledge and skills necessary to perform the duties of an Ambulance Operator, including:
  • Respond to instructions from a dispatcher, Task Force and/or Strike Team Leader and navigate specially equipped emergency vehicles to specified locations in a safe manner
  • Ensure that vehicles are in good working condition at all times, are properly maintained and stocked, have all necessary equipment and this equipment is in good working order at all times
  • Cleaning, organizing and restocking vehicles in a "Ready" condition after each transport
  • Handle telephone communications professionally and efficiently with careful regard to patient privacy
  • Monitor communication equipment to maintain contact with the dispatcher, and/or Task Force or Strike Team Leader
  • Perform life-saving operations

The EMT must perform routine tasks in and around the ambulance service location assigned, including:
  • Checking, restocking, inventorying and cleaning any vehicle operated by MedicOne Medical Response
  • Representing the ambulance service while on duty at public service functions, expositions, and other public events
  • Providing ambulance stand-by services at sporting events or any other activities designated by Management
  • Performing any other duty related to MedicOne Medical Response as designated by Management

SPECIAL OPERATIONS TEAM DETAILS:
  • All paid time during your deployment including travel time to and from the TOO is Company All policies of both MedicOne Medical Response and GMR's Office of Emergency Management are in effect and will be enforced. These policies include, but are not limited to, policies regarding the prohibition on drinking alcohol while on company time and engaging in inappropriate behavior while on Company time. Violations of Company policy, AMR policy or FEMA regulations may result in immediate dismissal.
  • This position will deploy the incumbent to a TOO. Conditions in the area may be drastically different from those where you ordinarily work. Conditions for shelter, food, power, equipment and facilities may be rudimentary. As a volunteer you agree to work among this variety of conditions and perform a variety of duties you do not do in your home
  • Employee must be willing and able to deploy for a minimum of 30 days in duration with minimal notice. However, deployments may be changed based on the severity of the disaster and in such circumstances, the Company may extend or shorten the deployment of any Volunteers may request consideration for ending deployment after 30 days if an extension will cause personal hardships. All changes will be communicated to employee as soon as possible.
  • Your hourly rate will be determined by the Company Job Classification Wage Schedule. Based on your job classification, you will be paid the national prevailing hourly wage rate for the geographical area (or higher) 24 hours a day from the time of your departure from our base location (not place of residence) until such time as you return to our base location unless otherwise specified (not place of residence).
  • The EMS personnel hourly base pay rate while deployed is based on and is equal to or more than the US Department of Labor Wage Determination No. 15-4559, Revision 8. This rate is subject to change as outlined above and when relief efforts conclude as determined at the sole discretion of the Company. Hired candidates will be required to agree to the specific wage rate for the deployment prior to being activated on mission.
  • As applicable, the Job Classification Wage Schedule may be increased to account for any federal wage determination that may be
  • Compensation earned while serving in the TOO will be direct deposited by ACH biweekly on every other Friday, following the preset MedicOne Medical Response payroll schedule.
  • Travel and lodging will be arranged for and paid for while on deployment.
  • Employees are required to be in EMS uniform at all times during a mission assignment. Uniforms and appearance must in compliance to the MedicOne uniform policy. Uniform deviations are not permitted unless approved on a case by case basis by the VP of

*With the submission of this employment application, you certify that you are in compliance with any and all applicable licensure and certification requirements of your home location as of this date. You also agree to the terms above and the terms of the Deployment FAQ & Instructions Guide.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education
  • High School Diploma or GED required
  • Successful completion of EMT-B or AEMT course of study

Certificates, Licenses and Registrations
  • Current State Issued Driver's License
  • Must be 21 years of age or older (for insurance purposes)
  • MUST HAVE A CURRENT STATE EMT Certification/License
  • BLS/CPR card
  • EVOC or CEVO
  • Hazmat Awareness
  • Hep B Immunization Record
  • FEMA ICS 100, 200, 700, 800
  • COVID-19 Vaccination (May be preferred on some assignments, but not always required)

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
MedicOne Medical Response is an equal opportunity employer. MedicOne Medical Response prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetic information. MedicOne Medical Response conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.
E-VERIFY STATEMENT
MedicOne Medical Response participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program (E-Verify).

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