Iowa Staffing
Paramedic
Type: Full Time Salary/Pay Rate: $29.24 - $36.34/hour Deadline to Apply: Friday, September 5, 2025 @ 11:59 PM Job Summary: Under the general direction of the EMS Division Chief, provides a high standard of patient care in both the emergent and non-emergent setting. Provides economical medical care, health training, and safety education to City employees, citizens, and its visitors. Tentative Start Date: October 2025 Requirements
Requires high school diploma; valid Iowa driver's license; good driving record; ability to lift and carry heavy objects in excess of 150 lbs; and the ability to operate required medical equipment. Paramedic students are encouraged to apply. Must be currently enrolled as a Paramedic student, certified as an Iowa Paramedic or have a valid membership with the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians at the Paramedic level. Iowa Paramedic Certification will be required prior to field orientation. Critical Care Paramedic endorsement must be completed when first available or within 12 months of employment (whichever comes first). Steps to Apply
1. Profile: You MUST complete an online Applicant Profile. 2. Qualifications/Certifications/Licenses: Under the Resume & Qualifications section, make sure to list any certifications or licenses you currently hold. 3. Applying for Position: Once you have completed your profile, you MUST apply for the position. All steps MUST be completed before the posted deadline to be considered for this position. We will not accept incomplete profiles. Communication throughout this process (including invitations to any examinations and/or interviews) will be made via the email supplied through the City's on-line application system. It is recommended to check your email "Junk" folder for emails from the City of West Des Moines. If you have any questions during the application process, please contact Human Resources at 515-222-3616. A Civil Service Examination will be administered. Applicants meeting the minimum requirements will be invited to the next step in the process. The physical ability test, oral board interview and a medical scenario test are tentatively scheduled the week of September 22, 2025. **These dates are tentative and subject to change.** Physical/Drug Test: Post offer, pre-employment physical and drug test are required. City of West Des Moines Online Application System Instructions & FAQ's: You will need to complete an online profile and apply for this position online. There are Instruction Sheets under the Applying for a Job section of our City website as well as a number of topics in our FAQ section. If after reviewing these help guides you still need additional help, please visit or contact Human Resources 515-222-3616. Contact Information: CITY OF WEST DES MOINES Human Resources, 1st floor, Suite 1E 4200 Mills Civic Parkway PO Box 65320 West Des Moines, IA 50265-0320 515-222-3616 (phone) 515-273-0601 (fax)
Type: Full Time Salary/Pay Rate: $29.24 - $36.34/hour Deadline to Apply: Friday, September 5, 2025 @ 11:59 PM Job Summary: Under the general direction of the EMS Division Chief, provides a high standard of patient care in both the emergent and non-emergent setting. Provides economical medical care, health training, and safety education to City employees, citizens, and its visitors. Tentative Start Date: October 2025 Requirements
Requires high school diploma; valid Iowa driver's license; good driving record; ability to lift and carry heavy objects in excess of 150 lbs; and the ability to operate required medical equipment. Paramedic students are encouraged to apply. Must be currently enrolled as a Paramedic student, certified as an Iowa Paramedic or have a valid membership with the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians at the Paramedic level. Iowa Paramedic Certification will be required prior to field orientation. Critical Care Paramedic endorsement must be completed when first available or within 12 months of employment (whichever comes first). Steps to Apply
1. Profile: You MUST complete an online Applicant Profile. 2. Qualifications/Certifications/Licenses: Under the Resume & Qualifications section, make sure to list any certifications or licenses you currently hold. 3. Applying for Position: Once you have completed your profile, you MUST apply for the position. All steps MUST be completed before the posted deadline to be considered for this position. We will not accept incomplete profiles. Communication throughout this process (including invitations to any examinations and/or interviews) will be made via the email supplied through the City's on-line application system. It is recommended to check your email "Junk" folder for emails from the City of West Des Moines. If you have any questions during the application process, please contact Human Resources at 515-222-3616. A Civil Service Examination will be administered. Applicants meeting the minimum requirements will be invited to the next step in the process. The physical ability test, oral board interview and a medical scenario test are tentatively scheduled the week of September 22, 2025. **These dates are tentative and subject to change.** Physical/Drug Test: Post offer, pre-employment physical and drug test are required. City of West Des Moines Online Application System Instructions & FAQ's: You will need to complete an online profile and apply for this position online. There are Instruction Sheets under the Applying for a Job section of our City website as well as a number of topics in our FAQ section. If after reviewing these help guides you still need additional help, please visit or contact Human Resources 515-222-3616. Contact Information: CITY OF WEST DES MOINES Human Resources, 1st floor, Suite 1E 4200 Mills Civic Parkway PO Box 65320 West Des Moines, IA 50265-0320 515-222-3616 (phone) 515-273-0601 (fax)