Job Description

DESCRIPTION
Applications are available online beginning Thursday, October 30, 2025.
In accordance with the City of Long Beach Salary Resolution, any Ambulance Operator that has successfully served 1,044 scheduled work hours at salary range P-26 shall be placed at Salary Range P-27. Any Ambulance Operator that has successfully served 2,088 Scheduled Work Hours at Salary Range P-27 shall be placed at Salary Range P-29. Overtime is excluded from the Scheduled Work Hour calculation.
SALARY INFORMATION:
P26 - $20.658
P27 - $21.008
P29 - $21.852
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Under general supervision, provides basic medical care and transport to the ill and injured within the scope of an Emergency Medical Technician; transports patients to hospitals or other emergency care facilities; responds to emergency medical calls for service including accidents and other emergencies; operates an emergency vehicle to and from the scene of an emergency; assists paramedics, other fire personnel, and/or emergency medical personnel; monitors communications equipment to maintain contact with dispatchers and other fire personnel; assists receiving facility by recording patient's vital statistics and circumstances of the emergency; prepares electronic patient care reports for billing and other record keeping purposes; operates within Federal, State, County, and City laws, regulations, and guidelines including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA); participates in training, public education, and station/equipment maintenance; performs other related duties as required.
REQUIREMENTS TO FILE
Candidates must meet all of the following requirements:

• A valid State of California Emergency Medical Technician Certificate; (proof required)*
• A valid Health Care Provider CPR card or equivalent; (proof required)*
• A valid California Motor Vehicle License is required (DMV driving record must be submitted to the hiring department at the time of selection);
• A valid California Ambulance Driver DMV Certificate (proof required)*.

*Proof of required documents, such as degree or transcripts, must be uploaded to the online application at the time of filing. Any proofs submitted must contain either the applicant's name or other identifying characteristic on the form. Degrees must indicate the field of study and transcripts must indicate field of study and degree conferred date. Candidates who possess degrees from colleges or universities from outside the United States must attach proof of educational equivalence at the time of filing.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Skill to safely and effectively operate an emergency vehicle;

• Ability to manage a high volume of emergency calls with tact and good judgment;

• Ability to lift and carry heavy objects, including moving and transporting patients.

Willingness to work any shift assignment including weekends, holidays, overtime, 12-hour shifts, or 24-hour shifts.
Successful completion of Incident Command System 100 and 700 is required within six (6) months of appointment.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Bilingual skills in English/Spanish or English/Khmer and English/Tagalog; work and educational experience directed toward a career in Fire Service; six months of recent experience as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT); successful completion of Incident Command System 100 and 700 certificates.
SELECTION PROCEDURE
EXAMINATION WEIGHTS:
Application and Supplemental Application Qualifying
Screening of applicants will be conducted on the basis of application and required supplemental application submitted. This selection procedure will be conducted using a continuous non-competitive process, which means applications are evaluated solely on training, experience, education, or certification. All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications will be placed on an eligible list. Applicants receiving Veteran's Credit will be placed on the eligible list first and then in the order in which applications were filed. This is a continuous eligible list, which means eligible lists may be established periodically and may expire six months from their effective date. Applicants may apply only once during a four-month period. Candidates meeting the minimum qualifications with applications received by November 13, 2025, will be placed on Test #01 established eligible list.
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If you have not received notification within two weeks of submission, please contact the Human Resources Department at (562) 570-7008.
EQUITY AND INCLUSION
The City of Long Beach is committed to creating a workplace where every employee is valued for who they are. Having our workforce reflect the diversity of our community at various levels of the organization is a continuous goal embraced by our departments, management staff, and policymakers. To support efforts of fairness and diversity, City Leadership is committed to incorporating equity and inclusion into our work by supporting staff and community partners. We are committed to promoting transparency by publishing updated demographic information for employees, including workforce diversity data and pay by race and gender.
The City of Long Beach will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You are not required to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until you receive a conditional job offer. If the City of Long Beach has concerns about a conviction that is directly related to the job after making a conditional job offer and conducting a background check, you will have the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide evidence to mitigate concerns, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting .
This position is eligible for Local Hiring Preferences and Veterans Preference Points. Learn more about available preferences and eligibility criteria here: .
In support of the City's Language Access Policy, bilingual skills (Spanish, Khmer, and/or Tagalog) are desirable for positions interacting with the public.
This information is available in an alternative format by request at (562) 570-7008. If special accommodation is desired, please contact the Human Resources Department two (2) business days prior to the test at (562) 570-7008.
An Equal Opportunity Employer.
F63N1-26 HF:AO 10/30/2025
Employee Benefits
The City of Long Beach offers its employees opportunities to grow personally and professionally. As a permanent employee, you are eligible to receive fringe benefits that include:
Medical and Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
Retirement Plan (P.E.R.S.)
Paid Vacation, Personal Holidays and Sick Leave
Deferred Compensation
Credit Union Membership
Free Bus Transportation (Long Beach Transit)
Flexible Spending Accounts
Free Employee Parking
Paid Parental Leave*
*Paid Parental Leave - after six (6) months of City employment; up to 30 calendar days (160 hours/192 hours for sworn platoon) of PPL, taken in full-day increments, in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster placement of a child, up to the age of seventeen (17).

Skills Required