Full Time
Job Summary
The Paramedic serves as a critical member of the Tuskegee
University Public Safety Division and is responsible for providing emergency medical response services, supporting emergency preparedness
efforts, and protecting the health, safety, and well-being of students, faculty, staff, and visitors. This position supports campus
operations through emergency response, event coverage, training, and collaboration with public safety and emergency response partners. This
position is designated as Essential Personnel.
Essential Job Duties
- Respond to emergency and non-emergency
medical incidents throughout campus. - Provide emergency medical care consistent with certification level and Alabama EMS protocols.
- Support athletic events, student activities, commencement ceremonies, and special events.
- Coordinate response efforts
with University Police, local law enforcement agencies, fire departments, EMS providers, hospitals, emergency management agencies, and
mutual aid partners. - Participate in campus emergency preparedness planning, drills, exercises, and incident command activities.
- Complete patient care reports, incident reports, and required documentation accurately and timely.
- Maintain emergency
medical equipment, medications, supplies, and response readiness. - Maintain required certifications, licensure, and continuing
education requirements. - Serve as an essential employee during emergencies, weather events, campus closures, and operational
disruptions. - Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications (Education, Experience and Specialized
Training)
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Current Alabama Paramedic License issued by the Alabama Department
of Public Health (ADPH), Office of EMS and Trauma. - Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS)
Certification. - Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification.
- Valid Alabama Driver’s License with
acceptable driving record. - Minimum of two (2) years of emergency medical services experience.
Preferred
Competencies
- National Registry Paramedic (NRP) Certification.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Certification. - Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) Certification or International Trauma Life Support (ITLS) Certification.
- Emergency Vehicle Operator Course (EVOC) Certification.
- FEMA Incident Command System (ICS) 100 and 200 Certifications.
- National Incident Management System (NIMS) 700 and 800 Certifications.
- CPR/AED Instructor Certification.
- Experience in higher education, hospital emergency departments, municipal EMS, or fire rescue operations.
Physical
Demands
- Ability to lift, carry, move, and transport patients, medical equipment, and emergency response supplies.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, climb stairs, and work on uneven surfaces for extended periods.
- Ability to
operate emergency medical equipment and perform lifesaving procedures. - Visual and auditory acuity sufficient to assess patient
conditions, monitor medical equipment, identify hazards, and communicate effectively. - Ability to wear personal protective
equipment (PPE). - Ability to maintain physical stamina necessary to respond to multiple incidents and prolonged emergency
operations.
Will this position required travel?: yes
Will this position required night, weekend,
and after hour work?: yes
Will this positon be supported using grants or contract
funding?
no
Number of Vacancies: 3
Open Date:
06/04/2026
Close Date: 08/31/2026
Open Until Filled: No
Special Instructions
Summary
Each applicant, including all current employees, must complete and submit the following documents:
- Tuskegee
University employment application - Cover Letter
- Resume/CV
- Recommendation letters
- Copies of unofficial
transcripts. - Please note that official transcripts(s) will be required upon hire
Quick Link for
Internal Postings: https://tuskegee.peopleadmin.com/postings/3720
Federal law requires identity and employment eligibility veri?cation on Form I-9 within three (3) business days of employment. Must be able to pass a drug screen and background check.
