What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Paramedic position at City of Harrisonburg?
The City of Harrisonburg Fire Department is seeking to fill full-time and part-time Community Paramedic positions. If you're searching for a way to utilize your paramedic, healthcare clinician, or pre-hospital experience directly in the local community working with vulnerable populations, consider applying today! This is an amazing opportunity to play a critical role in an innovative program focused on helping some of the city’s most at-risk community members. Click here to view the recruitment brochure and be sure to revisit this page to submit your application.
The Harrisonburg Fire Department is an ISO-Class II All-Hazards municipal agency providing essential emergency and non-emergency life safety services to the public who live, work and travel in Harrisonburg. More information about the Fire Department is available at www.harrisonburgva.gov/fire, Facebook©, and Instagram©.
Full-Time: The full-time Community Paramedic role offers benefits and has a preferred hiring range of $28.57 - $31.42 per hour (equivalent to $59,425 - $65,353 annually); however, an exact salary will be dependent upon the selected candidate's qualifications and experience and in compliance with City Policy. These positions are eligible for the VRS Enhanced Hazardous Duty coverage.
Part-Time: The part-time Community Paramedic role does not have benefits and has a preferred hiring range of $28.57 - $31.42 per hour; however, an exact salary will be dependent upon the selected candidate's qualifications and experience and in compliance with City Policy.
As a Community Paramedic with the city, you'll:
- Respond to emergent and non-emergent scenes/locations to collaborate with public safety professionals and other crisis/mental health resources where individuals are experiencing chronic medical conditions, substance use, and/or mental health crisis;
- Assess and potentially reduce 9-1-1 utilization for non-emergent purposes by providing proactive resources and guidance to community members/clients;
- Respond to substance use and mental health emergencies as part of the Crisis Intervention Team (CIT);
- Examine, screen, treat, and coordinate health resources and services for patients, which may include but are not limited to point of care laboratory testing based on the paramedic’s education, training, and competency;
- Observe, record, and report to the care team and/or patient case manager on the individual’s conditions, response to medications, significant findings, incidents, and treatments;
- Conduct risk assessments;
- Administer care consistent with program policies, standard operating procedures, and treatment/case management orders;
- Follow up with patients and case managers after the conclusion of a crisis to report improvements or additional service needs;
- Conduct patient education pertaining to chronic disease management, community health resources, mental health resources, and substance use resources;
- Provide basic and advanced life support in collaboration with local emergency medical service agencies;
- Communicate and regularly interact with the staff teams of the community services board, healthcare system, law enforcement organizations, emergency communications, and health department, as well as neighborhood/community members;
- Operate a City vehicle in the performance of duties;
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- High school diploma and considerable (3-5 years) experience as a paramedic or healthcare clinician (e.g. registered nurse or more highly credentialed) with considerable (3-5 years) pre-hospital experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. A post-secondary degree in emergency health services, emergency medical services or social work is preferred but not required for consideration.
- Valid driver's license.
- Possession of the following:
- Virginia Paramedic Certification or equivalent at hire date;
- Basic Life Support Certification (CPR) at hire date;
- Emergency Vehicle Operators Level II Certification within six months of hire date; and
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification within six months of hire date.
- Certification as a Community Paramedic (CP-C) is preferred but not required for consideration.
- Click here to view the physical requirements for this position.
The selected candidates for this position will be subject to the following screenings and must receive satisfactory results:
- DMV Driving Record Review;
- Drug Screen;
- Personal History Statement*;
- Criminal Background Investigation;
- Industry-Specific Physical Exam (NFPA 1582), including TB Test.
To Apply: In order to be considered, all candidates must submit a complete City of Harrisonburg online employment application, to include previous work experience and education history. This position may close at any time after 10 calendar days. (posted 02/03/2026)
The City provides an excellent benefits package for full-time Community Paramedics, including health/dental/vision insurance, retirement (VRS Enhanced Hazardous Duty and MissionSquare), life insurance, paid leave (including upfront sick leave) and 15.5 holidays.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or veteran status.
The City of Harrisonburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Salary : $59,425 - $65,353