Current Opportunities

All open positions can be found and reviewed at:
Butler County Employment Portal

https://ks-butlercounty.civicplushrms.com/careers/

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Employment Facts

• Five ambulances staffed 24/7.
• Employs 38 full-time and up to 10 part-time Kansas certified attendants.
• Longest tenured employee: Kathy Miller, AEMT, (32-years)
• Shortest tenured employee:
• On average, BCEMS conducts 2-3 hiring processes annually.
• Applications are kept on file for 6-months.
• Typical ambulance crew consists of one Paramedic and one EMT/AEMT.
• Applicants go through a rigorous process consisting of resume review, cognitive assessment, psychomotor assessment, staff interview, and administrative interview.

Successful Applications

Every applicant should note:

• Attention to detail is important. Carefully read all instructions during the hiring process and make sure all application materials are completed fully, correctly, and accurately.
• Deadlines are important. Late submission of application materials or the failure to submit supplemental materials will automatically disqualify any applicant.
• Knowing us is important. Every EMS department is different and not every attendant fits with every department. Applicants should enter into the BCEMS hiring process with a full understanding of why they want to work for BCEMS, why they think they are a good fit with BCEMS, and what the unique characteristics are making BCEMS a good fit for the applicant.

Applicant Characteristics We Value

BCEMS considers the following to be highly desirable in applicants:

• Previous EMS field / pre-hospital experience
• Veterans of the United States armed services with honorable discharge
• College degrees above the level required by current EMS certification level, or at a minimum, college education beyond that required by current EMS certification level
• Talents, degrees, education, or skills unrelated to EMS that supplement the character of the applicant and bring unique diversity to our team

Are You a Good Fit with BCEMS?

• 64% of our staff are certified paramedics, 18% are AEMTs, and 18% EMTs.
• Members of staff hold Masters, Bachelors, and Associates degrees.
• About 10% of our staff are veterans of the United States military.