Assessment Center

Applications may be obtained from the Durham Country Human Resources Department, 3rd Floor, 200 East Main Street, Durham, NC 27701, (919) 560-7900. The Human Resources Department accepts applications weekdays from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, except holidays. Durham County Applications must be received by 5:00 PM of the closing date indicated for each position. As a condition of employment, individuals hired by the County are required to present proof of identity and of their legal eligibility to work in the United States before they can begin work. All applicants must submit completed applications (including references, copy of certification and position number) to the Durham County Human Resources Department.

Applications are processed at Human Resources and eligible candidates applications are forwarded to the Durham County EMS hiring official.

If a qualified candidate is chosen by the Durham County EMS hiring official, the hiring official will contact applicants to participate in the Durham County EMS Assessment Center Process. The Assessment Center Examination Process is based on National Standard of Care Procedures and the following:

  • DOT National Standard Curriculum for Paramedic, Intermediate and Basic
  • AHA ACLS, BLS and PALS
  • PHTLS or ITLS
  • PEPP
  • GEMS

The assessment center consists of a general knowledge examination for basic, intermediate and paramedic applicants. Paramedics will also have an EKG recognition examination. All candidates will participate in a scope of practice evaluation at the level of application and an oral interview.

Criminal histories, driving records, personal and work references will be conducted.

Candidate's applications that are chosen for hire will be sent back to human resources for final approval. Once EMS receives final approval candidates will be contacted by the hiring official and employment offers will be made.

Candidates will be required to take a pre-employment drug screen and health physical.

Candidates will participate in a Durham County Government Orientation and Durham County EMS Orientation program.

Candidates chosen to become part of Durham County EMS we will be required to furnish the following documents. This list is only a partial list, but this allows you to understand what documents we will be asking for only if you are contacted for employment.

  • NC Drivers license (out of state is not accepted by Durham County)
  • If you have not been a NC resident for the past three years, a three year driving history from the state you reside in will need to be provided.
  • Social security card (required for all employees to enroll in the state retirement system)
  • Immunization record to include Hep B dates and titer results with in past six months (if applicable)
  • BLS certification
  • Transcript of any continuing education for current certification period. Including any skills or Technical Scope of Practice evaluations.
  • Any skills or Technical Scope of Practice evaluations
  • All candidates must show proof of I-5 An Introduction of Haz Mat Awareness or a Haz Mat Awareness course, NIMS level IS-100, IS-200, IS-700 and IS-800. These courses can be completed online at http://training.fema.gov/emiweb/IS/crslist.asp. Completion Certificates issued from FEMA or an email form FEMA verifying successful completion may be used for verification.
  • Proof of personal vehicle liability insurance coverage.
  • Voided check or letter from bank for direct deposit enrollment.

Please contact Kathy Mellown (919-560-8287) for more information concerning the written exam.