
In-Flight Paramedic - Justice Prisoner & Alien Transportation System (Jpats)
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Job Description
- Competitive Compensation: $43.37/hour.
- Comprehensive Benefits:
- 11 paid holidays annually.
- SCA vacation accrual.
- Work Schedule: 24/7/365 on-call with 2-hour response requirement.
- Professional Growth: Specialize in correctional and aeromedical transport.
- Impactful Work: Support national security through safe prisoner transport.
- U.S. Citizen, 21+ years old.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Valid state driver’s license with a clean driving record (past 5 years).
- NREMT-Paramedic certification (current).
- CPR/AED certification.
- ACLS certification.
- Minimum 3 years of verifiable paramedic experience.
- Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently.
- Ability to pass USMS background investigation and ongoing suitability requirements.
- Ability to meet physical and medical fitness standards required for flight operations.
- No disqualifying convictions (e.g., domestic violence, moral turpitude).
- Must pass all USMS background and suitability requirements (Tier 1).
- Must respond to mission changes and report for duty within 2 hours, 24/7/365, including holidays.
- Must be physically capable of prolonged activity in an aviation and law-enforcement environment (standing, walking, climbing, lifting, responding to violent or unstable individuals).
- No weapons permitted - strict prohibition under USMS/JPATS policy.
- Requires strict adherence to confidentiality, security, medical ethics, and federal conduct standards.
- Strong clinical judgement and emergency response capability.
- Excellent communication and teamwork in law-enforcement environments.
- Ability to remain calm and decisive during stressful, dynamic conditions.
- High attention to detail (documentation, medical inventory, compliance requirements).
- Organizational discipline and adaptability for unpredictable schedules.
- Professionalism, integrity, and adherence to strict ethical standards.
- Deliver high-quality medical care to prisoners and, when necessary, aircrew and personnel.
- Administer medications, medical treatments, and interventions per written or verbal orders.
- Perform pre-flight checks to ensure all medical equipment, medications, and supplies are present and functional.
- Maintain custody, chain-of-custody, and control of medical records, medications, and medical equipment.
- Conduct medical screening and determine fitness-to-fly based on USMS/JPATS medical standards.
- Provide emergency response for seizures, cardiac events, mental health crises, injuries, and other in-flight medical conditions.
- Prepare and deliver medical summaries to receiving officials at mission destinations.
- Medical Oversight Responsibilities:
- Consult with:
- USPHS Chief, Aeromedical Branch.
- JPATS Medical Director.
- Medical Transport Coordinator.
- Implement medical direction and advise on medical fitness, emergent conditions, and risk.
- Consult with:
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