Part Time Paramedic Firefighter

Overview

Allied Universal, North America's leading security and facility services company, offers rewarding careers that provide you a sense of purpose. While working in a dynamic, welcoming, and collaborative workplace, you will be part of a team that contributes to a culture that positively impacts the communities and customers we serve.

About the Opportunity

This is a part-time Firefighter-Paramedic position at a premier Automotive Manufacturing Facility in West Point, GA. It offers consistent supplemental income with the flexibility to pick up one or two 12-hour shifts per week, suitable for extra cash or steady year-round side work.

What You'll Do

• Act as the primary responder for fire incidents, industrial accidents, and hazardous material mitigation
• Administer Basic Life Support (BLS) and emergency medical care to site employees and guests
• Conduct patrols to detect and report suspicious activity or safety hazards, acting as a visible deterrent to client rule infractions
• Operate fire apparatus pumps, advance hose lines, climb ladders, and perform confined space/rope rescues as needed

Certifications Required

• Georgia State Firefighter 1 & 2 (NFPA 1001)
• Current EMT License or higher
• Current CPR/AED Certification

Additional Training Requirements

• Must pass physical and Fit Test for Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA)
• Must obtain and maintain annual Hazardous Materials Technician Certification (OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120)
• Must obtain and maintain annual Confined Space and Rope Rescue Certification (OSHA 29 CFR 1910.146)
• Must possess or be able to obtain any additional state requirements for a firefighter EMT

Basic Qualifications

• At least 21 years of age
• High school diploma or GED
• Valid Driver's License with clean 3-year record (no major violations within last 36 months, no more than 1 accident in last 24 months, no more than one minor moving violation in last 24 months)
• Must successfully complete background investigation and drug screen in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to wear firefighter protective gear including SCBA weighing approximately 70 pounds
• Must be able to lift or carry up to 80 pounds
• Able to work in various environments such as cold weather, rain/snow or heat
• Able to climb stairs, ramps, or ladders occasionally during shift
• Able to stand or walk on various surfaces for long periods of time

Skills

• Strong interpersonal communication and customer service mindset
• Ability to deal with all levels of personnel and the general public in a professional and effective manner
• Intermediate computer skills to operate innovative, wireless technology at client specific sites
• Ability to handle crisis situations at the client site, calmly and efficiently
• Safely respond to emergency incidents, fight fires, mitigate hazardous material incidents, rescue trapped persons in confined spaces, and administer BLS treatment
• Able to perform firefighting duties including advancing hose lines, fire apparatus pump operations, and safely operate power tools

Pay

$24.00 - $25.00 per hour (night shift)

Schedule

12-hour blocks (6 AM – 6 PM or 6 PM – 6 AM) – all workdays available