EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN I (RECRUIT) (AM-01)

EMS ACADEMY INFORMATION
The current vacancies are temporary (limited-term) positions with the Emergency Medical Services Division (EMS).

This position participates in the City's EMS Academy.

Academy Overview

• Train at the City's EMS Academy to learn emergency medical skills and procedures.
• Complete classroom and hands-on training in basic emergency medical care.
• Participate in supervised field training and emergency response activities.

Academy Requirements

• Successfully complete all phases of the EMS Academy within a reasonable time.
• Complete the required coursework and training to meet the requirements for State of Hawaii EMT-Transport licensure.
• Obtain State of Hawaii EMT-Transport licensure in a timely manner.

Career Advancement

• Upon obtaining your State of Hawaii EMT-Transport Certificate, advance to EMT II and continue your career with the City's Emergency Medical Services Division.

Training Schedule

• Training is expected to begin around July 2027 and last approximately 20 weeks.

What You Will Do

• Assess and provide emergency care to injured or ill patients, including recognizing life-threatening conditions and providing basic life support.
• Assist with patient treatment and transport by controlling bleeding, treating wounds, applying splints, moving patients, and providing care and comfort during transport.
• Assist with emergency medical procedures under the direction and supervision of higher-level EMTs and Mobile Emergency Care Specialists.
• Operate and maintain emergency equipment and ambulances by completing pre-checks, performing minor maintenance, and keeping equipment clean and ready for use.
• Complete required training and emergency response duties including defensive driving, emergency vehicle operations, in-service training, and Homeland Security programs.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Special Working Conditions

• Work rotating, night, weekend, and holiday shifts as required.
• Respond to emergencies in all weather, road, and traffic conditions.
• Lift, move, and transport patients in physically demanding situations.
• May be exposed to communicable diseases, blood, bodily fluids, and other biohazards.
• May work in hazardous environments and around dangerous materials.
• May handle stressful situations involving emotionally distressed, intoxicated, or combative patients or bystanders.

Enjoy excellent employment benefits including generous time off (up to 21 vacation days, 21 sick leave days, and holidays), comprehensive health coverage, retirement plan, career development, and much more! View details about all our available benefits by clicking on the “Benefits” tab at the top of this posting or visiting https://www.honolulu.gov/dhr/benefits/.


APPLICATION PROCESS:
1) Application Period: August 30, 2026 to September 5, 2026, 11:59 p.m., Hawaii Standard Time (HST)

• Applications must be submitted online (no paper applications will be accepted).  

• No late applications will be accepted.

• Do not use a shared email address to apply (i.e., one unique email address should be used for one application).

• Duplicate applications will be flagged (i.e., you cannot apply more than once). 

• Upon submittal of your online application, you should receive an automated e-mail confirming the receipt of your application. If you do not receive this confirmation email, it means your application was not submitted. 

For an overview of the online application process, please view our video guide. You may also visit the GovernmentJobs website to view their Online Employment Application Guide.

Candidates who qualify to take the written test will receive an e-mail prior to the self-scheduling period with instructions on how to self-schedule for a written test session. 

• Candidates are responsible for carefully reading and following all instructions provided in the e-mail.
• Candidates must ensure that their e-mail address is current and up to date in order to receive self-scheduling instructions.
• Written test sessions are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Candidates are strongly encouraged to self-schedule as soon as the scheduling period opens.
• Confirmation of a scheduled test session will be sent by e-mail and will also appear in the candidate’s GovernmentJobs.com account. If you do not receive this confirmation email, it means your written test session was not scheduled. 

The self-scheduling period listed above is the ONLY opportunity to schedule for a written test session. Candidates who fail to self-schedule for a written test session by the closing date and time listed above will be DISQUALIFIED from the examination process.

3) Written Test Date: Saturday, November 14, 2026

• The written test will be administered ONLY on OAHU and ONLY on November 14, 2026.
• Approximately 7-10 days prior to the test, candidates scheduled to take the written test will be MAILED an admission letter for entry into the written test.  Mailing addresses must be up-to-date in order to receive your admission letter.  
• Failure to report for and/or take the written test will result in the disqualification of your application from further consideration.  
• NO MAKEUPS WILL BE PERMITTED - So Mark Your Calendars Now!
  

• Notices of test results and eligibility for further processing will be sent via e-mail.

Notifications may also be sent via text message if opted into the service. Data and text messaging fees apply.

The following requirements must be met at the time stated:

WORK AUTHORIZATION REQUIREMENT

At time of application, you must be a citizen, national, or permanent resident alien of the United States or a non-citizen eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment. 

EDUCATION REQUIREMENT
At Time of Application
Equivalent to graduation from high school. Responsible work experience demonstrating the ability to perform the essential functions of the job may be substituted for education.

LICENSE REQUIREMENT
At Time of Interview
Valid Driver's License (automobile/Type 3)

Prior to Appointment 
Current State Department of Transportation Medical Examiner's Certificate

All licenses and certifications must be valid at the time of hire and maintained throughout employment. Maintenance of these licenses/certifications and a satisfactory driving record is a condition of employment.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT
Prior to Completion of Probation

• Obtain a valid nationally recognized Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate through the City's EMS Academy.
• Successfully complete an EMT-Transport course that meets or exceeds the curriculum required for the State of Hawaii Board of Medical Examiners EMT-Transport Certificate within six months of appointment.
• Comply with all requirements of the participating training facility as required to successfully complete the EMT-Transport training program.

NOTE: Applicants must meet the health and physical condition standards deemed necessary to safely and effectively perform the duties of this position.WRITTEN TEST
In addition to meeting the minimum qualification requirements for this position, candidates must pass a written test that assesses abilities important to effective job performance as an Emergency Medical Technician (e.g., reading comprehension, logical reasoning, and visualization).


EXAMINATION WEIGHT
Written Test……………………………………………………………….100%



SELECTION PROCESS
Candidates must pass ALL phases of the selection process in order to become an Emergency Medical Technician I. 
 
Candidates who pass the written test are placed on an eligible list and referred to the HESD in order of their written test scores, starting with the highest score. Candidates will be referred to HESD when their written test score is reached.

1) Interview
Candidates who are referred to the Honolulu Emergency Services Department will be scheduled for an interview.

2) Character & Background
Emergency Medical Technician Recruits must possess sound moral character, integrity, and credibility in addition to the ability to provide emergency medical services. They must have the ability to make sound judgments in emergency situations. Each candidate's character and background (including a fingerprint-based criminal history records check) will be reviewed to determine suitability for employment.

3) Suitability Review 
The DHR will review criminal convictions, dismissals from employment, separations from military service under other than honorable conditions, and other factors as they relate to the position to determine suitability for employment.  Due to the nature of the position, candidates will be required to be fingerprinted as part of their employment suitability review.  The DHR will review criminal history record information from the Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. In addition, the candidate’s driving records will also be reviewed. 


4) Medical Evaluation
Candidates must meet the medical requirements established for the City and County of Honolulu for the position of Emergency Medical Technician I. If selected, a medical examination will be administered to determine whether the candidate meets the medical requirements for this position.

The HESD is a drug-free work place. In addition to passing the medical examination, you are also required to pass a drug-screening test. Illegal use of drugs is grounds for disqualification.

Any misstatements or omissions of material facts, as part of your application, are cause for forfeiture of all rights to any employment in the service of the City and County of Honolulu. 

Information provided herein constitutes requirements known at the time of announcement of this examination and may be revised or changed without limitation or notice for good reason.