EMS Employment Information

Williamson County is one of the fastest growing counties in the United States because of the low cost of living, moderate climate, low crime, and friendly people. As the population grows, the need for paramedics grows as well. If you're interested in a career in emergency medical services, please think about some of these reasons why Williamson County EMS is a good place to work:

Respect and support: Williamson County EMS enjoys the full support of the Commissioners Court, the respect of other First Responder organizations, and excellent working relationships with hospitals and doctors in the area. The people in the County appreciate and support EMS.
People: To a person, everyone who works in EMS is dedicated to quality care and service. Paramedics are trusted and given responsibility. There is off-line comprehensive medical control. Management is people oriented, not top-heavy, and supportive of people in the field. There is a heavy emphasis on investing in people in on-going training.
Quality of life: Williamson County is one of the most desirable places to live in the nation. Owning your own home is affordable, there is access to outstanding higher education, and many outdoors activities all year round. Many people live in the country, but have easy access to the Austin metro area.
Technology: The department has invested in Internet access, World Wide Web based information, and a computer network linking all stations.
Leadership: Williamson County EMS has been recognized as one of the best run EMS organizations in the state and earned a number of awards in recent years.
- 1994 Texas EMS System of the Year
- 1995 Administrative Excellence Award
- 1997 EMS Administrator of the Year
- 2002 Dr. Stephen Benold, Texas EMS Medical Director of the Year
- 2002 Public Education Team - Texas Department of Health Public & Safety Education Program of the Year.
- 2003 National Paramedics System of the Year
- 2004 Captain Angela V. Noelle, Recipient of State and National Paramedic of the Year by Veterans of Foreign Wars

Employment Requirements

You must be a Paramedic certified or licensed with the Department of State Health Services. For Certification requirements you can contact the Department of State Health Services at: (512) 834-6700 or see these certification requirements.

One-year experience as a paramedic with 911 Emergency ALS provider

Experience requirement may be waived if field internship was completed with WCEMS or graduate of CoAEMSP accredited program.

High school diploma or equivalent

Clear driving and criminal record

Williamson County EMS has a thorough and competitive hiring process. This includes an interview, written exam, scenario exam, and pre-employment physical. After hiring on, new paramedics attend classroom and field training for a period of 8 to 12 weeks. All paramedics are assigned to a station working one of three shifts 24 hours on and 48 hours off.

Please check the current job openings posted on the Human Resources Web site. If there are openings for paramedics, this page contains instructions on how to apply for them. If there are no current openings, please check again soon because the list changes every week.

Kenny Schnell
Director
Williamson County EMS

303 MLK St.
P.O. Box 873
Georgetown, TX 78627

(512) 943-1264
FAX: (512) 943-1269

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