DPS - THP - Public Safety Paramedic (Special Ops - Texas State Police Support) - 6244
About the position The Public Safety Paramedic (Special Ops) position at the Texas Department of Public Safety involves providing advanced medical care in high-risk environments to support law enforcement and public safety operations. This role requires a high level of expertise in tactical medicine and involves collaboration with various government agencies. The position operates under minimal supervision and requires strong initiative and independent judgment. Responsibilities • Provide direct advanced special operations medical care to State of Texas personnel, citizens, and visitors in nontraditional, remote, austere, and/or high-risk environments. • Serve as a Subject Matter Expert in special operations, executive protection, tactical, operational, prehospital, wilderness, austere, disaster, and deployed medicine. • Produce high-quality medical threat assessments, medical intelligence products, medical operations plans, and other related materials. • Provide direct clinical oversight for department credentialed tactical medical personnel, including mentorship and quality assurance activities. • Coordinate and serve as the primary point of contact for department medical operations within assigned region. • Provide liaison work, consultative services, technical assistance, education, training, and implementation in support of department medical initiatives. • Obtain and maintain requisite clinical credentialing as determined by the department. • Attend work regularly and observe approved work hours in accordance with agency policies. Requirements • Graduation from an accredited Paramedic education program. • Must be a graduate of a US military or other government special operations medical training pipeline. • Combined minimum of four (4) years experience providing paramedic-level medical care in emergency medical settings. • Must have current/active National Registry Paramedic certification and/or a US State or Territory Paramedic license. • Knowledge of aircraft, vehicles, equipment, supplies, and weapons used in tactical/special operations. • Knowledge of Emergency Medical Services (EMS), Trauma Systems, public safety, and emergency management. Nice-to-haves • Experience in executive/dignitary protection. • Six (6) months deployed combat medical experience. Benefits • Health insurance • Retirement benefits • Paid holidays • Paid time off • Tuition reimbursement • Professional development opportunities Apply tot his job