Tactical Medical Operator (Part-Time, On-Call)

Position Summary

The Tactical Medical Operator provides emergency medical support to the Brooklyn Park SWAT team during operations and training. SWAT medics manage the medical program and receive medical direction from a physician. SWAT medics maintain all equipment related to their duties. This is a part-time and on-call position.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Supports operations and training
• Maintains equipment and supplies
• Maintains training standards and professional certificates
• Responds to emergency calls and radio transmissions
• Assesses patients on the scene and making preliminary diagnoses
• Provides emergency medical treatment, including administering medication, pain relief, intravenous infusions, and dressing wounds/injuries
• Leads and coordinates the team responding to an emergency
• Provides first aid or life support to patients who are sick or injured
• Quickly and efficiently assesses a patient’s condition and determines the best course of treatment
• Transfers patients to the emergency area of the hospital or other healthcare facility
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum and Desired Qualifications

Education

• Associate’s degree in healthcare, paramedics, emergency management or related field
  
  

Experience

• Three years of related experience
  
  

Licenses/Certifications

• Certified Paramedic, current with EMSRB
• BLS
• Valid driver's license
  
  

Equivalency

An equivalent combination of education and experience closely related to the duties of the position MAY be considered

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge of basic emergency medical techniques
• Ability to learn, practice, and apply emergency medical techniques and care
• Ability to learn the proper use of police tools and equipment
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral directions
• Ability to effectively communicate orally
• Ability to work under a structured organization that will require emotional and physical stability under stress
• Ability to work in an outdoor environment
• Ability to perform moderate and heavy physical activities for prolonged periods
• Ability to provide a level of customer service that meets or exceeds customer expectation and satisfaction
• Embrace and engage in cultural shift toward Continuous Improvement
• Proven ability and demonstrated commitment to an inclusive workplace related to racial equity, diversity, and inclusion
  
  

Desired Qualifications

• National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) certification
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification
• Bachelor’s degree
• Fluency in Spanish, Hmong, Russian, Somali, Lao, or Vietnamese language(s)
• Experience working with people from various cultural, socioeconomic, racial, and ethnic backgrounds
  
  

Working Conditions

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully and safely perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to fully and safely perform the essential duties.

• This is a regular part-time, non-benefited, non-union position working a max of 1040 hours/annually and earns Earned Safe & Sick Time (ESST) and MN Paid Leave
• This position requires attendance at trainings, typically two times a month, with a week-long annual training, generally held out-of-town
• Ability to be present at pre-planned operations, including late at night or early in the morning
• Availability in an on-call status, with the ability to respond to unplanned emergency situations at various times
• Possible exposure to hazardous equipment, hazardous contaminants, hot or very cold temperatures
• Regular exposure to hazardous situations and conditions
• Required to drive a vehicle, walk, speak intelligibly, hear, stand, frequently sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel, firmly grasp, reach with hands and arms, push, pull, twist, lift, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl and perform repetitive motions
• Requires the regular lifting/moving 25-50 pounds, occasionally heavier weight may be required to lift/drag a victim
• Must have specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
• Must be physically capable of completing a physical ability test on an ongoing basis
• Ability to operate while wearing special equipment, including but not limited to a ballistic vest, helmet, and respirator
  
  

Background Check

The City has determined that a criminal background check and/or qualifications check are necessary for this job title. Applicants are required to sign an informed consent form allowing the City to obtain their criminal history and/or verify their qualifications in connection with the position sought. Applicants who do not sign the informed consent form will not be further considered for the position.

Medical Examination/Psychological Examination

All job applicants must pass a pre-employment medical examination and psychological examination once a conditional offer of employment has been made. Applicants who do not consent to undergo testing will not be required to do so and the City will withdraw the conditional job offer, resulting in the job applicant no longer being considered for the position.

Selection Process

The selection process will consist of one or more of the following steps: a rating of relevant education and experience and/or an oral examination (100%). It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. This information will be used to determine which candidates will proceed in the selection process. A submitted application is also used to verify the answers to any supplemental questions. Only those candidates who attain a passing score (70%) on each step in the selection process will be placed on the eligible list. Human Resources Department reserves the right to limit the number in any phase of the selection process.

Our Vision, Values and Goals

Additional Information

Resume

To help us evaluate candidates' education, experience and skills, we are asking all candidates to attach a resume to their application to be considered for this position.

Department/Division: Police/Patrol

Anticipated Hiring Wage/Hourly Salary range: $37.83 - 48.61, depending on qualifications

We welcome applications from all individuals, including (but not limited to): people of all abilities, persons of color, Veterans, LGBTQ and women. If you need these materials in an alternate format or if you have a disability-related need and need assistance with the application process, please contact Human Resources at either 763-493-8016 or via e-mail at HumanResources@brooklynpark.org.

Regular, full-time City of Brooklyn Park employees (40 or more hours per week) are eligible for a benefits package including:

Vacation

• New employees generally earn 10 days of vacation per year
• Vacation accruals increase with longevity up to a maximum of 20 days per year
  
  

Sick Leave

• Sick leave is accrued at the rate of 12 days per year with unlimited accumulation
  
  

Holidays

• 12 paid holidays per year
• 1 floating holiday to be used any day in the year with supervisor approval
  
  

Health Insurance

• Employees may choose a health plan with an option to waive coverage if covered under another qualified plan
• The City contributes a portion to the cost of health insurance
• Available to City of Brooklyn Park employees working 30 or more hours per week
  
  

Dental Insurance

• Employees may choose between two dental plans with an option to waive coverage if covered under another qualified plan
  
  

Life Insurance

• The City provides term life insurance with an option for employees to purchase additional and dependent term life insurance at group rates
  
  

Disability Insurance

• Short-term disability insurance available at group rates
• Long-term disability insurance available at group rates
  
  

Retirement

• Public Employee's Retirement Association (PERA) pension plan (employer/employee contributions)
• Optional 457 pre-tax and post-tax (Roth) deferred compensation plans for tax-deferred retirement savings
  
  

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

• Reimbursement account for health care and daycare expenses using pre-tax contributions
  
  

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Employee Assistance Program provides confidential counseling and referral services
  
  

Fitness

• Free on-site fitness facilities; Wellness program and fitness classes offered
  
  

Direct Deposit (mandatory)

• Payroll checks are automatically deposited into designated account(s) on payday
  
  

Regular, part-time benefited City of Brooklyn Park employees (20-29 hours per week) are not eligible for Health Insurance, but are eligible for the following benefits:

• Sick and Vacation at a pro-rated rate
• Decreasing Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account(s)
• Deferred Compensation, if enrolled.
  
  

Seasonal/Temporary employees

• Temporary, Seasonal, and non-benefited part-time employees earn one hour of Sick Leave for every 30 hours worked by an employee, up to a maximum of 48 hours of Sick Leave per year.
  
  

Benefits may differ based on union contracts for employees represented by a collective bargaining unit. This summary is for information only and is subject to change or revocation without notice. This summary shall not constitute a contract or guarantee, express or implied.

01

Do you have the ability to work a schedule that includes bi-monthly training during the afternoon/evening, a week-long annual training out-of-town, be present at pre-planned operations, including late at night or early in the morning, and be on-call with the ability to respond to unplanned emergency situations at various times?

• Yes
• No
  
  

02

Do you possess a valid unrestricted driver's license?

• Yes
• No
  
  

03

Do you have an associates (or higher) degree in healthcare, paramedics, emergency management, or a related field?

• Yes
• No
  
  

04

Please indicate what degree you have. Enter N/A if not applicable.

05

Do you have at least three years of experience of work experience as a paramedic or related field?

• Yes
• No
  
  

06

Are you a certified Paramedic, current with EMSRB?

• Yes
• No
  
  

07

Do you have National Registry of Emergency Medical Technician (NREMT) certification?

• Yes
• No
  
  

08

Do you have current BLS certification?

• Yes
• No
  
  

09

Do you have Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification?

• Yes
• No
  
  

10

Which level best describes your experience working as a Paramedic?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year experience
• 1 year to less than 2 years
• 2 years to less than 3 years
• 3 years to less than 4 years
• 4 years to less than 5 years
• 5 years or more
  
  

11

Which level best describes your experience working with diverse populations?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year to less than 2 years
• 2 years to less than 3 years
• 3 years to less than 4 years
• 4 years to less than 5 years
• 5 years or more
  
  

12

Please provide examples of your work with diverse populations including dates, the name of the agency/organization and your role or job responsibility.

13

What is your connection with the City of Brooklyn Park? (Check all that apply)

• Current Brooklyn Park Resident
• Active Member of Community Group in Brooklyn Park
• Currently enrolled in school in Brooklyn Park
• BrookLynk alumni
• None apply
• Other
  
  

14

If you checked "other" in the above question, please explain your connection to Brooklyn Park.

15

Are you fluent in Spanish, Hmong, Russian, Somali, Vietnamese or Lao languages?

• Yes
• No
  
  

16

If so, what language(s)?

17

Which veteran's preference points, if any, are you claiming?

• Not claiming veteran's preference
• Veteran's preference
• Disabled veteran's preference
• Spouse of a deceased veteran
• Spouse of a disabled veteran
• Required Question