EMS / MedStar Division — Join Our Team
Why Join MedStar?
The Monmouth County Sheriff's Office EMS/MedStar Division is always looking for dedicated, compassionate, and skilled EMTs and Paramedics to join our team. We offer competitive compensation, excellent benefits, and the opportunity to serve the residents of Monmouth County alongside law enforcement and fire service professionals.
✅ Required Certifications
- EMT/Paramedic Certification issued by the State of New Jersey
- Valid New Jersey Driver's License
- Valid AHA CPR for BLS Providers Card
- ICS 100c, 200c, 700b, 800d
⭐ Preferred Certifications
- CEVO / EVOC
- Minimum of 3 years as an EMT in a 9-1-1 setting
Follow these steps to apply for a position with MedStar
Check for Open Positions
Click the link below to visit the official Monmouth County Application for Employment page and see if there are any available EMT/Paramedic positions. Scroll to the bottom of this page — or jump straight to it here.
Email Your Application
Email your completed application, resume, and required certifications to medstarems@mcsonj.org.
Acknowledgment of Receipt
A member of the management team will acknowledge receipt of your application.
Application Review & Interview
Applications and certifications will be reviewed. Applicants will we contacted to schedule preemployment testing consisting of a written exam and skills testing.
Fingerprinting & Background Investigation
Applicants that pass the interview will be required to get fingerprinted at MCSO to begin a complete background investigation. MCSO detectives will contact you in advance to schedule a fingerprinting appointment.
Medical Examination
Applicants that pass the background investigation will be sent for a medical examination provided by the Monmouth County Sheriff's Office.
Offer Letter & Onboarding
Applicants that pass the medical examination will be issued an offer letter and must attend a Monmouth County HR Orientation. Once all steps are completed, new hires will begin with a 90-day working test period during which they will complete field training and be assigned a tour.
Compensation & Benefits for MedStar Personnel
Hear from our team members about working at MedStar
Monmouth County — Official Application for Employment
How to Apply
To apply for an EMT/Paramedic position with MedStar, click the link below that will redirect you to the official Monmouth County Application for Employment page to see if there are any available positions. Make sure to enter "EMT" or "Paramedic" as the position you are applying for.
Once submitted, please also email your completed application, resume, and required certifications to medstarems@mcsonj.org per Step 2 above.
The County of Monmouth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, nationality, ancestry, age, sex or any other protected classification.
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