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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.