01/09/2026
Muskogee County EMS Now Hiring EMTs
20-Year Hazardous Duty OPERS Retirement
Muskogee County EMS (MCEMS), a public EMS agency, is currently accepting applications for EMT-level personnel. Applicants are being considered for both 24-hour and 12-hour shift rotations.
Retirement Update
All MCEMS medics hired after November 1, 2024 are enrolled in a 20-year hazardous duty OPERS retirement plan, a state-defined benefit pension.
Shift Options & Pay
12-Hour Shifts
• Rotating schedule:
o 4 shifts one week (not consecutive)
o 3 shifts the following week
o Every other weekend is a 3-day weekend
• Starting pay (based on experience):
o $52,000–$54,000 annually
o $22.58–$23.39 per hour
24-Hour Shifts
• Two 24-hour shifts per week
• Starting pay (based on experience):
o $44,000–$46,000 annually
o $16.15–$16.96 per hour
Equipment & Work Environment
Our patient care staff works with modern, well-maintained ambulances and equipment, selected with both employee satisfaction and high-quality patient care in mind.
Benefits
MCEMS offers one of the most comprehensive benefit packages in EMS, including:
• 20-year OPERS retirement pension
• Uniforms provided
• Gym membership benefits
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Life insurance
• Health insurance
• Dental and vision coverage
• All CEUs provided
• Refresher courses and continuing education training
A Career, Not Just a Job
MCEMS has a strong culture of longevity and stability:
• Over 40% of our 130-member workforce has 10+ years of service
• More than 11% have 20+ years, with some exceeding 30 years
• In over 40 years of service, the agency has had only three executive directors
Join MCEMS
If you are looking for a career-oriented EMS environment with exceptional benefits, stability, and long-term opportunity, Muskogee County EMS is a service like no other.
To learn more or apply, visit our website or contact our HR department for additional information.