Paramedic

Please note that applications must be completed and submitted by 11:59 pm ET on the day prior to the close date listed on the job posting.

Provide Superior Services that Inspire Community Pride

To be the Community of Choice in Tampa Bay

Integrity, Collaboration, Passion, Creativity

Largo's commitment to a High Performance Organization (HPO) model builds a flexible and resilient organization that intentionally builds leadership capacity at all levels of the organization.

01/24/2026

$29.30 hourly rate

Performs basic life support initially on his/her own at the scene of an emergency. Performs advanced life support functions under the direction of a licensed physician. (Annual Hours = 2,184)

All employees share components of leadership, management, technical, and team skills to assist in making the City of Largo the community of choice in Tampa Bay.

• Demonstrates an understanding and reflection of the City’s mission, vision, and values and a commitment to achieve organizational goals aligned with the City’s strategic plan
• Champions a high-performance work culture that encourages and embraces inclusion, new ideas, develops individuals and welcomes and encourages diverse perspectives
• Articulates strategic and innovative thinking and provides clarity to deliver superior services
• Approaches the job with enthusiasm and curiosity to promote a solutions-oriented work culture

• Effectively manages assignments and priorities to ensure the fulfillment of projects, tasks, and responsibilities
• Follows suggested procedures to assure the highest standards of risk management, employee safety and risk avoidance

• Performs advanced life support functions such as defibrillate a pulseless, non-breathing patient; administer intravenous electrolyte, endotracheal intubation; performs esophageal intubation
• Administers certain drugs as prescribed in standing orders or direct orders from a medical director or a medical doctor, subject to the provisions of EMS rules

• Supports honest and transparent decision-making
• Collaborates with all team members in a way that builds upon ideas and takes personal accountability and ownership of projects, roles, and assignments
• Openly exhibits a positive attitude, in words and action, and encourages others to do the same

Performs related work as required.

As a condition of employment, City of Largo employees will be required to work as directed during an undeclared and/or a declared emergency. All employees are subject to recall around the clock for emergency response operations, which may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the normal work location, and may include duties other than those specified in the official job description.

• High school diploma or general education diploma (GED) required
• College and related work experience preferred
• Possession of a valid Class E Florida Driver's License required
• Have and maintain a Florida State Paramedic Certificate
• Successful completion of psychological examination required

• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to readily acquire a knowledge of the street system and physical layout of the City
• Some mechanical aptitude required

50% inside a climate-controlled building; 50% outside which may include driving.

The essential functions of the job require: the ability to sit, stand or walk for undetermined periods of time. The work requires frequent: bending/stooping, climbing, fine manipulations, grasping, pulling, pushing, reaching, lifting/carrying of objects weighing up to 75 pounds, with crawling, kneeling, repetitive motion, and lifting/carrying of objects weighing 75 pounds and over. All employees must meet the NFPA 1582 medical/physical standards.

Must be tobacco/smoke free for a minimum of one (1) year prior to hire and thereafter.

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