Wilson County Emergency Services District No. 3
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Join Our Team - See Openings Below
If you're interested in one of our open positions (see below), start by applying here. Before hitting the submit application button, download the fillable application and complete first, then attach with your completed application and resume before hitting the "Submit Application" button.
Application
Updated Application 12.1.2025 (pdf)
DownloadCurrent Openings:
Medical Staff
- Full-Time Paramedic (see medical staff requirements below)
- Full Time Floater - Any level (could be 12 hr shifts, 24hr shifts or 48/96)
Academy
- Contract Instructor (1099) (Paramedic Level)
(for more information on this opening, visit our academy website at www.wcesd3academy.org)
Fleet & Facilities
- Fleet and Facility Maintenance Technician
Medical Staff Job Requirements:
- at least 18 years of age
- High School Diploma or GED
- Valid Texas drivers license, with a no accidents or moving violations within the last 3 years
- Criminal History - clear with no Misdemeanors Class A, B or Felonies
- Not Excluded by the OIG to participate in Medicaid or Medicare claims
- Up to date on immunizations (waiver available for qualifying exemptions)
- NIMS ICS 700, 100, 200
- Hazardous Materials - Awareness level, prefer Operations
- for EMT-B - AHA Healthcare Provider CPR, PHTLS
- for AEMT & Paramedics - AHA Healthcare CPR, PHTLS, ACLS, PALS
**Criminal History, Driving and OIG Exclusions are verified annually once hired**
Contract 1099 Instructor Job Requirements:
- at least 18 years of age
- High School Diploma or GED
- Valid Texas drivers license, with a no accidents or moving violations within the last 3 years
- Criminal History - clear with no Misdemeanors Class A, B or Felonies
- Not Excluded by the OIG to participate in Medicaid or Medicare claims
- Paramedic
- DSHS EMS Instructor Certification
- AHA Instructor - BLS, ACLS, PALS (preferred not required)
- NAEMT Instructor - PHTLS, AMLS (preferred not required)
- Ability and Desire to instructor all levels of EMT classes
**Criminal History, Driving and OIG Exclusions are verified annually once hired**
Fleet & Facilities Job Requirements:
- at least 18 years of age
- High School Diploma or GED
- Valid Texas drivers license, with a no accidents or moving violations within the last 3 years
- Criminal History - clear with no Misdemeanors Class A, B or Felonies
- Experience with troubleshooting, diagnosing, repairing, servicing HVAC systems, electrical systems, chassis components, braking systems, diesel & gas engines, transmissions, small engines
- Experience with Ford FDRS and IDS systems
- Experience with carpentry, plumbing, HVAC and electrical pertaining to facilities maintenance and upkeep.
- Lawn care and maintenance experience
- Work shifts M-F 8a-5p unless workload requires adjustment
- Be available for call in when break downs occur
**Criminal History and Driving are verified annually once hired**
A little about our Medical staffing plan:
Our full-time crews operate on a 48/96 shift schedule across three shifts labeled A, B, and C. We staff four (4) MICU ambulances and a Battalion Chief (BC) 24/7. Additionally, we have two medic units staffed from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. During weekends or after hours, we can staff up to seven (7) medic units by utilizing off-duty local personnel when needed.
We also maintain a floating medic position that covers staffing openings. The floating medic may work 12-hour shifts, 24-hour shifts, or fall into the 48/96 rotation for long-term vacancies.
Our staffing locations are as follows:
- Station #1 houses 2 - 48-hour crews and the Battalion Chief (BC).
- Station #2 has 1 - 48-hour crew.
- Station #3 has 1 - 48-hour crew.
- The 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. medic units operate out of Station #1.
Crews rotate at each station on a monthly basis.
Our Administrative Offices are open Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. All administrative team members hold EMT certification at a minimum, with most being Paramedics.
Why Make a Career with us:
- Shift Work 48/96 or floating position working 12, 24 or 48/96hr shifts
- 4 FT MICU Ambulances 24/7, and up to 7 MICU units as needed
- Family Atmosphere
- Opportunity to grow and become a great clinician
- In-House Training Provided
- Annual Cadaver Lab training
- New Modern Equipment - Frazer Ambulances, LP15 Monitors, Lucas 3, Elegard, Video Laryngeal scopes, Ultrasounds, Stryker Power load stretchers, Zoll Ventilators, Hamilton T1 Ventilators and Sapphire IV Pumps
- Aggressive Protocols - RSI/DSI protocol, Finger Thoracostomy, Needle Decompression, Surgical Cricothyrotomy, Whole Blood Administration, Pain Management, Sepsis Protocol, just to name a few
- Image Trend ePCR
- Very active Medical Director
- Respond out of 3 stations
- Evenly spread call volume amongst all units
- 4700 calls annually
- 911 & Inter-Facility Transfers
Fringe Benefits:
Step Pay - Pay Dependent on Cert Level and years experience
Vacation Leave accrue up to 144hrs annually
Sick Leave accrue up to 120hrs annually
Holiday Pay (13 Annually)
7% Employee Contribution into Retirement
TCDRS (Retirement) 250%:1 match
Health Insurance - Employee and Child Paid by Department. (Family coverage available at employee expense)
Employee Vision and Dental paid by Department
Vision, Dental, and Supp Policies available at employee expense
Longevity Pay
Department Paid Life Insurance Policy
Department Paid Short & Long Term Disability Policies
Annual Uniform Allowance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Other Opportunities:
- Mobile Integrated Health Unit
- Training Academy - EMT, AEMT, Paramedic Instructing Opportunities
- AHA and NAEMT Instructor Opportunities
- Car Seat Technicians
- Community Outreach Events
Our Testing and Hiring Process
for EMT, AEMT, and Paramedic Openings, below is the process once you apply:
Applicant/Candidate Process: (in the below listed order)
- Submit Application
- Written Test (test is to the applicants cert level, also includes documentation, static cardiology, and pharmacology)
- Skills Testing
- Panel Interview
- Chief Interview
After you have completed the applicant process, and you have been offered and accepted a Conditional Job Offer you will then be scheduled for the following:
- Pre-Employment Drug and Alcohol Screening
- Driving Background received and verified
- OIG exclusion verification
- Worksteps - Physical
- Psych Evaluation
Once all of the above have been completed and successfully passed, you will then be scheduled for the next step.
Field Training
- New Hire Orientation (Phase I) - 40hrs
- Start Field Training (Phase II) - 3rd rider with FTO for one (1) month
- Start Phase III - you and your FTO for approximately two (2) months
All along the way you will be expected to complete competency testing for SOGs, Protocols, Medications, Operations, as well as continuous practice scenarios for medical and trauma patients.
You will be graded each shift by your FTO and feedback given.
A candidate will only be released from the FTO program once they have successfully passed all testing, and have successfully completed and passed all assigned clearance medical and trauma scenarios.
Frequently Asked Questions
Please reach us at admin@wcesd3.net if you cannot find an answer to your question.
You will need to submit all needed documents to include an application and if you have a resume please submit it as well. As you move through the process you will be asked to provide the other documents listed in the required section above.
You will be notified by either phone or email (if provided) of a test date once it has been set. This could be days, weeks or even a month after you apply.
You are more than welcome to submit your application and we will keep you application on file for 6 months.
We do offer a CADET program occasionally as the need arises; however we do have our own EMS Academy and offer EMT classes year around. Visit our academy website at www.wcesd3.academy.org or contact our offices at 830-581-0380 for more information.
We can work with you on this. Still submit your application and you will be allowed to go through the process; however before you would be allowed to start shift you would be expected to take the class(s). We do offer these classes in-house.
Our field training process is extensive but the amount of time it takes for an individual to complete it ranges from 45 days to 90 days. An employee will be required to take written tests along the way, and successfully pass trauma and medical skills scenarios before being cleared from FTO status.
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