POLICE MEDIC RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: Respond to emergencies via the Nassau County 911 system Provide pre-hospital care to patients both on scene and enroute to the hospital. Including IV therapy, defibrillation, medication administration, endotracheal intubation, and other medical techniques consistent with Nassau County protocol. Coordinate proper documentation of patient care. Transfer of patient care, and report to hospital emergency departments. Maintain and restock Ambulance. Nassau County Police Medics are required to re-certify every three years as per NYS guidelines. Recertification is provided as part of employment KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Prior pre-hospital care experience is preferred and recommended. High School Diploma Valid NYS Drivers License. Certification as a NS EMT-CC or higher. Certification as a Nassau County ALS provider as per Nassau County credentialing process. Three years satisfactory experience as an operator of emergency vehicles. Successful completion of the mandatory Emergency Vehicle Operators course given after appointment may be substituted for driving experience. Preferential consideration given to applicants that are Nassau County residents. HOW TO APPLY: Application can be picked up during office hours at: Nassau County Police Headquarters: 1490 Franklin Ave., Mineola, NY 11501. Ask for the Payroll and Accounting Bureau (516) 573-7150 Applications can also be picked up at any of the Eight NCPD Precincts - for addresses visit www.PDCN.org Hand deliver completed form signed and notarized to: Applicant Investigation Unit at: Nassau County Police Headquarters, 1490 Franklin Av, Mineola NY 11501 (Applications will be accepted Monday Friday from 8 am - 4 pm) Application can be mailed to Applicant Investigation Unit. Consider sending via registered mail *Please keep the NCPD Applicant Investigation Unit updated with your current contact information. SALARY AND BENEFITS: Appointment Salary Grade 12, Step OA - $38,479 6 Month Step Increase Grade 12, Step OB - $43,903 One Year Step Increase Grade 12, Step 01 - $52,059 Top Step Grade 12 - $87,892 Vacation: After 6 months - 5 vacation days After 12 months - 5 additional vacation days Then .5 vacation every two weeks up to 11 days per year. After 2nd year you can earn up to 13 vacation days per year. Personal: After 6 months - 3 personal days After 2 years - 4 personal days After 3 years - every year thereafter you receive 5 personal days Sick: From start date, .5 sick days every two weeks not to exceed 10 sick days per year for the fist three years. After three years, you can earn up to 13 days per year. Health: Contributory and non-contributory health plans. Other: Contributory pension plans. Tax deferred savings plan through Prudential