EMS SPECIALIST-HIGHWAY SAFETY TEAM (SEE ATTACHED FOR RATE OF PAY)

Job ID: 07.2026

About the Role

Under the general supervision of the Shift Battalion Chief, this position provides proactive assistance and rapid, initial emergency response to a designated highway safety route and/or area. This role utilizes a dual operational model combining highway patrol services with immediate medical capabilities.

Applicants must be aware that this position requires active patrolling of a designated high-risk corridor from within an ambulance or remaining in a designated staged area from 0600 to 1800 hours daily.

Schedule

This position operates on a 48/96 schedule, with a mandatory shift change occurring every 48 hours at 1900 hours.

Responsibilities

• Provide proactive assistance and rapid, initial emergency response to a designated highway safety route and/or area.
• Drastically reduce response times and prevent secondary incidents through high visibility and rapid intervention.

Requirements

There shall be three (3) Levels of the Single Role EMS Specialist: Highway Safety Team (HST) positions:

• Level 1: EMT-Basic
• Level 2: Advanced EMT
• Level 3: Paramedic

Internal department policies, procedures, clinical practice guidelines, state, and federal laws will determine and guide each licensure’s level of clinical practice abilities. These positions do not qualify for Advanced EMT or Paramedic incentive pay, as licensure is required for the role.